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The United States Solar Industry kicked off the new year with a powerful start by adding 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity. This marks the third-largest quarterly gain on record and signals a full-speed-ahead moment for America’s clean energy future.

This remarkable growth was fueled by eight new/expanded factories across the country, including major developments in Texas, Ohio, and Arizona. South Carolina also became a game changer by opening a new facility that is expected to double the nation’s solar cell production capacity, a major step forward in domestic manufacturing.

While the production potential in the U.S. is quite promising, uncertainty still remains as policies continue to change. New tariffs, potential cuts to federal tax incentives, and shifting trade policies threaten to dampen momentum and throw uncertainty into the solar industry’s long-term outlook.

Regardless, according to the solar market insight report, Texas continues to dominate the industry by adding more solar capacity than any other state in the first quarter of this year. Closely behind the Lonestar state are Florida and California.

The future of solar in America is loaded with potential. However, sustaining that growth depends on both supportive policies and long-term commitment.

Read more at: REPORT: U.S. Adds 8.6 GW of New Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity One of its Strongest Quarters of Growth in U.S. History

Read the Solar Market Insight Report here: Solar Market Insight Report – SEIA

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