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Dalton Facility 3
Qcells
Dalton, GA, USA
-84.987383161216, 34.6687335061076
The Big Green Machine Site ID: 370
Additional Information:
Sector: Solar
Activity: Manufacturing
Product: Solar Modules
Project Announcement Date: 1/11/2023
Target for Starting Production: 2024
Date Commercial Production Started: 10/16/2023
Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes
Target Annual Production: 2 GW
Current Annual Production: 2 GW
Operating Status: Operating
Target Jobs: 500
Capital Investment: $500 million
Congressional District: GA14
Government Subsidies:
We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.
Selected Sources:
“Major solar panel plant opens in US amid backdrop of industry worries about low-priced Asian imports”, AP News, 18 Oct 2023. 🔗
“Hanwha to exit from polysilicon business in US”, KED Global, KED Global, 02 Jan 2025. 🔗
“US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers”, Micah Toll, Electrek, 07 Nov 2025. 🔗
Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:
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