The relocation of the photovoltaic manufacturer’s core business from Germany to the USA is taking shape. Production of heterojunction solar modules is starting and financing for a new cell plant is progressing.
Launch of Solar Module Production in Arizona
Production of solar modules in Goodyear, Arizona, is now underway. The solar cells required for this will initially come from production in Germany. Meyer Burger’s new plant in Goodyear passed the factory audit according to UL test standards without any deviations, enabling the commencement of production. To ensure the ramp-up in the USA, solar cells from the German site in Thalheim will continue to be delivered to the U.S. plant.
Plans for a New Cell Factory in Colorado
In addition to the module factory, Meyer Burger also plans to build a cell factory in Colorado. The timeline for the start of production depends on the conclusion of the 45X financing. Due diligence by a major U.S. bank has been completed, and negotiations on the loan agreements are currently underway. Meyer Burger aims to complete the deal and receive the payment by the middle of the third quarter. The company has also submitted the final application for a loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to finance the cell factory, which is currently under review.
Strategic Partnerships and Future Contracts
Meyer Burger has already signed several contracts with EPC companies and energy suppliers for the purchase of its U.S.-manufactured solar modules. A significant new purchase contract has been secured with a large U.S. energy company for up to 600 megawatts per year, with deliveries set to begin in 2026. This agreement includes a three-year term with an option for a two-year extension and will take effect upon the completion of financing for the Colorado Springs solar cell plant. In a related move, Meyer Burger shut down its module plant in Freiberg, Saxony, in April due to the lack of a federal agreement on resilience measures for German and European photovoltaic manufacturers.
