UbiQD Inks Deal with First Solar to Boost Efficiency
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – The exclusive deal aims to more than double bifacial quantum efficiency and support U.S. solar manufacturing growth amid rising demand from AI and data centers, UbiQD said.
- First Solar signed a deal with UbiQD to integrate quantum dots into its bifacial solar panels, aiming to improve energy efficiency for a 2026 rollout.
- This agreement sets UbiQD up to produce over 100 metric tons of quantum dots annually, following their 2023 joint R&D project.
- UbiQD's CEO, Hunter McDaniel, stated this partnership is a turning point for the quantum dot industry.
- First Solar aims to achieve a manufacturing capacity of 14 gigawatts per year by 2026, highlighting its commitment to solar innovation despite challenges in energy policy.
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