
Ohio will soon be home to the largest solar factory complex outside of China
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China's dominance over the world's solar industry just took a hit.
First Solar unveiled plans Wednesday to double its US manufacturing capability by building a new state-of-the-art factory in Ohio. The $680 million investment by First Solar (FSLR), the only US-headquartered major manufacturer of solar panels, will be the company's third factory in the Toledo area.More Related News

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