Two U.S. solar production projects out of commission
Two U.S. solar production projects out of commission SPI''s panel-manufacturing plant in California has suddenly ceased operation
Meyer Burger Technology AG is forced to stop its solar module production in the U.S., which is still ramping up, due to a lack of funds. Today (May 29, 2025), all 282 remaining employees at the Goodyear, AZ, site received their notices of termination. Production with an annual capacity of 1.4 gigawatts was shut down immediately.
The solar panel industry is undergoing rapid consolidation. Large-scale manufacturers with deep vertical integration and supply chain control are thriving, while legacy electronics firms like Panasonic are increasingly squeezed out.
In total, the Arizona-based solar maker reduced its full-year volumes sold guidance to about 14.4 gigawatts, a 1.2 GW reduction from its last projection. How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
Panasonic, once a household name in the solar panel and energy storage space, has officially exited the solar and battery storage market after decades of involvement.
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