Chinese solar firm Trina Solar forced to sell Texas factory days after opening, benefiting US investors
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The Economist
8d ago· 1 min readenNews
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A Chinese solar giant, Trina Solar, built a massive solar panel factory in Dallas, Texas in 2024, but sold it just days after it became operational. The facility now operates under American ownership (t1 Energy) and produces 20,000 solar panels daily, representing nearly 10% of US output. This reflects a broader trend of Chinese companies being forced to divest US assets due to political pressure, creating stranded assets that American green-tech investors are now acquiring.
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