Nextnova plans 2 GW solar cell factory in Oklahoma

The US solar cell manufacturer will open a facility producing n-type cells by March 2027, with capacity to expand to 5 GW annually and create up to 300 jobs.

First covered Aug 27, 2026 · 4:17 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Nextnova plans 2 GW solar cell factory in Oklahoma — Image via pv-tech.org

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30d PV Magazine Nextnova announces plans for 2 GW solar cell manufacturing in Oklahoma — The company, a partner of Thornova Solar, says it expects to begin mass production by March 2027, employing as many as 300 people.

30d PV Tech Nextnova plans 2GW n-type solar cell manufacturing in Oklahoma — US-based solar cell manufacturer Nextnova Solar has unveiled plans to build a 2GW n-type solar cell manufacturing facility in the US state of Oklahoma.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-27 (#18) · 2026-08-28 (#8)

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