Production of crystalline silicon solar cell technology resumed for the first time in 2024 on US soil, which was for PERC solar cells. Earlier in the year solar cell manufacturers ES Foundry and Suniva expanded their respective US solar cell capacity, with a 2GW and 4.5GW facility, respectively. Both solar cell production facilities are located in South Carolina. Moreover, several companies have announced plans to build solar cell capacity, with some already starting construction of their facilities. PV Tech Research forecasts that thin-film cell production will remain the leading technology in 2027, with a market share slightly above 50%, courtesy of First Solar’s US-based cadmium-telluride thin-film production.