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Meyer Burger Shuts Down US Solar Panel Factory in Arizona

Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger shut down its Arizona solar panel factory and laid off all 282 employees on May 29, 2025.
The closure followed financial struggles, including the termination of a key five-year purchase deal and difficulty securing funds.
The plant was newly opened in June 2024 with a planned capacity of 1.4 gigawatts and relied on heterojunction technology seen as complex but unique.
Meyer Burger indicated that there is considerable doubt about its ability to continue operating without obtaining substantial additional financing and effectively executing its business strategies.
The shutdown highlights pressures from cheaper imports and challenges maintaining US expansion, leading the company to prioritize German manufacturing.

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