Boviet Solar USA is set to build a 2GW cell and module assembly plant in North Carolina. The move comes as the US is looking to incentivise the domestic manufacture of renewable power products, with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) driving interest in US-based manufacturing. This will be the company’s second US facility, alongside a factory in Vietnam. The company expects commercial operations of the North Carolina plant to begin in the first quarter of 2025. However, concerns about the role of Vietnam in the US solar sector are also being raised due to concerns about anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD). North Carolina governor Roy Cooper remains optimistic about the news, stating that the state is a hub for clean energy and offers high-quality workforce and affordable communities.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







