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T1 Energy Starts Construction on Texas Solar Cell Fab
2.1GW Phase One Expected to Substantially Increase Domestic Silicon Cell SupplyAUSTIN, Texas and NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) (“T1,” “T1 Energy,” or the “Company”) today announced construction has begun on its G2_Austin solar cell fab, an anticipated $400 to $425 million investment in advanced American manufacturing. The project is expected to significantly expand the U.S. solar supply chain. The first phase of the fab is expected to have an annual capaci
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