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How one factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash
The factory is changing customers and operations as shifting tariffs, tax credits and trade rules raise costs and uncertainty for solar makers.
- South Korean solar manufacturer Qcells operates a Cartersville, Georgia facility producing solar panels despite shifting federal policies, representing a major domestic production effort amid ongoing industry changes.
- Last year's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" revoked most federal tax credits for renewable energy, while the Trump administration's executive actions introduced new tariffs on foreign components.
- Experts agree solar development will continue, though Scott Bell, a Qcells executive, noted the company is "still likely able to find a way to be successful" despite multibillion-dollar commitments.
- New tariffs designed to help U.S. manufacturers compete against Chinese imports may increase costs for developers, potentially delaying deployment of major clean energy projects.
- Sustaining support remains vital for U.S. facilities; solar manufacturing expert Zhang expressed optimism regarding the three-year shift to domestic production, provided policy uncertainty does not intensify.
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