Solar manufacturing companies in colorado

Is Colorado a good place to manufacture solar panels?

Colorado is becoming a popular solar manufacturing location. Last month, a joint venture involving Vikram Solar announced it would start a 2-GW solar panel factory in the state. Colorado Springs specifically is a hotbed for semiconductor manufacturing, supporting recent expansions from Microchip Technology and Entegris, according to local news.

Where are solar cells made?

The company will move into a former semiconductor fabrication plant where they will manufacture solar cells used in solar modules, panels, and arrays. According to Meyer Burger, the cells made in Colorado Springs will directly supply a separate production facility in Arizona.

Is Meyer Burger relocating solar cells from Germany to Colorado?

The Swiss-German solar machine and module manufacturer has announced it will redirect solar cell manufacturing machines planned for Germany to Colorado in order to get the factory up by the end of 2024, which would make all of their Arizona solar modules qualify for the IRA”s “domestic content”. A mockup of Meyer Burger's planned Colorado facility.

Where is Meyer Berger solar plant located?

The factory will be located in the former Intel building on Garden of the Gods Road. The solar cells will be used to supply Meyer Berger’s solar module production facility in suburban Phoenix. JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE

Is Meyer Burger considering solar cell manufacturing in the US?

Meyer Burger had previously said it was considering solar cell manufacturing in the U.S. after the Internal Revenue Service released their “domestic content” guidance on May 12 – about two and a half months ago.

Is Colorado Springs a hotbed for semiconductor manufacturing?

Colorado Springs specifically is a hotbed for semiconductor manufacturing, supporting recent expansions from Microchip Technology and Entegris, according to local news. See a list of U.S. solar manufacturers here.