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First Solar Expands with New 3.7 GW CdTe Factory

11/2/2025

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First Solar is expanding by constructing a 3.7-gigawatt CdTe solar cell factory, despite policy challenges.
CdTe accounted for about 30% of the utility-scale solar market in 2022 and offers durability advantages.
First Solar aims for 28% conversion efficiency for CdTe by 2030.
The Department of Energy supports CdTe through the Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium to lower costs and boost efficiency.

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Story summary

First Solar is expanding by constructing a 3.7-gigawatt CdTe solar cell factory, despite policy challenges.
CdTe accounted for about 30% of the utility-scale solar market in 2022 and offers durability advantages.
First Solar aims for 28% conversion efficiency for CdTe by 2030.
The Department of Energy supports CdTe through the Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium to lower costs and boost efficiency.