[SMM PV News] Qcells Resumes Normal Solar Panel Production at Georgia Factories

Published: Mar 9, 2026 16:55

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Qcells has officially restored normal solar panel production at its Georgia facilities, ending a 'temporary pause' that forced the furlough of 1,000 workers in November 2025. The disruption stemmed from US Customs detaining solar cell shipments from South Korea under the UFLPA, allegations Qcells has consistently denied, asserting its supply chain is completely outside of China's Xinjiang region. With components now clearing customs, the manufacturer is pressing forward with its $2.5 billion expansion. By the end of 2026, Qcells targets a combined 8.4 GW of annual module capacity across its Dalton and Cartersville plants, employing nearly 4,000 workers to build a 'complete American solar supply chain'.

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