Hanwha Qcells’ U.S.-Made Solar Modules Earn Top Rating in Global Reliability Assessment

[Financial News] Hanwha Solutions Qcells Division (Hanwha Qcells) received the highest rating in reliability assessments by global testing organizations for its solar modules, including those produced in the United States. Hanwha Qcells also secured sales contracts for most of the module output scheduled for next year at its Cartersville plant in Georgia.
According to Hanwha Qcells on the 11th, Kiwa PVEL, a global solar testing organization, named Hanwha Qcells a “Top Performer” in all eight assessment categories in its “2026 Solar Module Reliability Scorecard,” released on the 10th (local time).
PVEL evaluates the durability and performance of solar modules by simulating hot and humid conditions, temperature changes, mechanical loads and hail impacts. In this year’s assessment, seven manufacturers, including Hanwha Qcells, were named Top Performers in all eight categories.
In May, Hanwha Qcells was also named an “Overall Highest Achiever,” the highest rating, in the “2026 Solar Module Index Report” released by another solar testing organization, RETC. RETC evaluates modules in three areas: reliability, performance and quality.
Hanwha Qcells has built an integrated production system called the “Solar Hub” at its Cartersville plant in Georgia to produce ingots, wafers, cells and modules. The company plans to ramp up all production lines to maximum operating levels by the end of this year.
Solar modules produced in the United States may qualify for an additional tax credit for domestically produced products under the U.S. Investment Tax Credit (ITC), provided they meet relevant requirements, including those for the share of locally sourced components used.
Hanwha Qcells has secured sales contracts for most of the module output scheduled to be produced at its Cartersville plant in 2027 and is pursuing new contracts for supply volumes from 2028 onward.

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