Pv Magazine iconPv MagazineSep 21, 2026

U.S. solar module production reaches historic 100 GW landmark

The United States crossed 100 GW of cumulative solar PV module production during Q2 2026, according to a new bottom-up factory-level analysis by Terawatt PV Research going back to the early 1970's. Almost two-fifths of all module production can be attributed to First Solar.

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The United States crossed 100 GW of cumulative solar PV module production during Q2 2026, according to a new bottom-up factory-level analysis by Terawatt PV Research going back to the early 1970's.

Almost two-fifths of all module production can be attributed to First Solar.

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The United States crossed 100 GW of cumulative solar PV module production during Q2 2026, according to a new bottom-up factory-level analysis by Terawatt PV Research going back to the early 1970's. Almost two-fifths of all module production can be attributed to First Solar. a reflection of the company's unique role in U.S.

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a reflection of the company's unique role in U.S. manufacturing dating back more than 20 years.

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