ES Foundry backs PERC technology amid US solar cell production shift

A US solar cell manufacturer is doubling down on PERC technology while the sector transitions toward n-type cells, citing regulatory and supply-chain factors shaping domestic production strategy.

First covered Aug 21, 2026 · 6:45 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

ES Foundry backs PERC technology amid US solar cell production shift — Image via pv-tech.org

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36d PV Tech ES Foundry backs PERC amid US PV manufacturing shift to n-type — ES Foundry's Alex Zhu outlines how the US cell maker is betting on PERC while navigating shifting regulations and supply-chain constraints.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-23 (#12)

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