First Solar is building a major new manufacturing facility in South Carolina to onshore final production of its Series 6 Plus solar modules. The $330 million investment will create over 600 jobs and significantly expand domestic solar manufacturing capacity. The facility is scheduled to begin operat
Taiwan’s electric vehicle market is accelerating with the upcoming Luxgen N5 launch based on Foxtron’s Model B platform. The market shows strong growth despite global uncertainties, driven by government incentives and competitive offerings from both domestic and international brands.
Meta is investing $1 billion in a new data center campus in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The 700,000+ square foot facility will be optimized for AI workloads and represents Meta’s first data center in the state. Construction has already begun on the project.
The notebook OLED market has hit a plateau with 2025 shipments projected to remain flat at 10 million units. Industry analysts believe Apple’s entry in 2026 could trigger explosive 30%+ growth in medium- and large-sized OLED displays.
New Mexico’s mPower Technology has started high-volume automated production of space-grade solar modules in New York. The company is scaling up to meet demand from satellite constellations and has Lockheed Martin Ventures as a recent investor. Their production facility already reaches 1 megawatt ann
A power struggle between Dutch authorities and Chinese owners at chipmaker Nexperia has forced Honda to halt production in Mexico and threatens assembly lines worldwide. The crisis shows how vulnerable auto supply chains remain to geopolitical tensions and simple component shortages.
China has approved export licenses allowing Nexperia chips to flow from Chinese factories to Europe again. However, the Dutch government shows no signs of relinquishing control over the chipmaker despite easing tensions.
Aixtron’s Q3 revenue fell to €119.6m, down 23.5% from last year, with margins squeezed by foreign exchange effects and order shifts. The company remains optimistic about long-term AI-driven demand despite current market softness.
Berlin-based Reflex Aerospace just raised the largest Series A round by a European NewSpace company. The funding will accelerate their plans for satellite constellations providing intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities.
Swedish startup DREV has raised €2.8 million to tackle the dangerous “black dust” problem in battery gigafactories. Their technology captures hazardous particles while recovering valuable metals like nickel and cobalt. The funding comes as Europe ramps up battery manufacturing regulations.
