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INDIVIDUAL FACILITIES AND SELECTED SOURCES
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Qcells

Cartersville, GA, USA

-84.7429886039167, 34.1200497957216

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 769

Additional Information:

Sector: Solar

Activity: Recycling


Project Announcement Date: 6/9/2025

Target for Starting Production: 2025

Date Commercial Production Started:

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Target Annual Production: 500000 Panels (Recycling)

Operating Status: Planned


Congressional District: GA11

Government Subsidies:

We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.

Selected Sources:

“Qcells expands into solar panel recycling business”, Anne Fischer, PV Magazine, 09 Jun 2025. 🔗


“Qcells to launch solar recycling venture at Cartersville facility”, Allison Mawn, AJC.com, 09 Jun 2025. 🔗


“Georgia solar panel manufacturer now recycles them too. What we know.”, Margaret Walker, Macon Telegraph, 11 Jun 2025. 🔗


“Qcells to recycle solar panels in Georgia”, Kelly Pickerel, Solar Power World, 09 Jun 2025. 🔗


Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:

We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.

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