Are there any American made solar panels?

And if you're looking to support American workers and energy independence, there are plenty of U.S.-made solar panels available. In fact, some of these panels (and the inverters they connect to) are among the top-rated, most popular solar equipment on the EnergySage Marketplace. Who are America's top solar manufacturers?

Where are Suniva Solar panels made?

Suniva Inc., which is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, was founded in 2007. Their product line includes high-efficiency, cost-competitive solar cells, panels and modules. San Jose, California, is the US headquarters of Trina Solar. Established in 1997, the company produces solar cells, wafers, ingots, and solar modules.

Where are portable solar panels made?

Another portable solar panel option, Ascent Solar, manufactures solar panels for use in extreme environments. Their products are made in Thornton, Colorado, near Denver. They do all research and development, product design, manufacturing and production, and corporate office work at their 139,000-square-foot facility.

Are American-made solar panels any good?

It’s worth pointing out that none of the American-made solar panels have cracked the very top tier of our performance rankings (those honors belong to Maxeon, REC, and Panasonic, each of which builds their panels in other countries). But U.S.-made panels such as Qcells and Canadian Solar, are ranked close behind.

Where are auxin solar panels made?

Located in Silicon Valley, Auxin Solar is 100% owned, operated and headquartered in the U.S. They both produce Auxin branded panels and serve as an original equipment manufacturer for other brands. They are the oldest U.S. solar manufacturer and largest domestic producer of bifacial panels. They have a 150 Megawatt capacity.

Where are SBM solar panels made?

SBM Solar panels are designed and manufactured in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. SBM Solar has a strong relationship with tactical units, such as the U.S. military, and designs and tests its solar panels in the same environment where soldiers train. What We Like and Don’t Like About SBM Solar Panels: