Georgia Lawmakers Recognize Qcells Solar Facility

Resolutions in House and Senate honor solar panel manufacturer's operations in the state.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:50am

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The Georgia General Assembly has passed resolutions in both the House and Senate to recognize the Qcells solar panel manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia. The resolutions come shortly after the plant resumed normal production. State Senator Chuck Hufstetler sponsored one of the resolutions, noting the importance of Georgia-made energy sources to meet the state's growing energy demands.

Why it matters

Qcells is a major solar panel manufacturer with a significant presence in Georgia. The recognition from the state legislature underscores the importance of the company's operations to Georgia's energy and manufacturing sectors.

The details

The Georgia General Assembly passed resolutions in both the House and Senate to honor the Qcells solar panel manufacturing facility in Dalton. State Senator Chuck Hufstetler sponsored Senate Resolution 931, which recognizes both the Dalton facility and the plant under construction in Cartersville. Hufstetler noted that Georgia will require a diverse mix of energy resources to meet its projected 36,000 megawatts of new demand, making Georgia-made energy sources like those from Qcells critical.

  • The resolutions were passed shortly after the Qcells facility in Dalton resumed normal production.

The players

Qcells

A major solar panel manufacturing company with facilities in Georgia.

Chuck Hufstetler

A Republican state senator from Rome, Georgia who sponsored one of the resolutions honoring Qcells.

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What they’re saying

“Georgia will require a mix of energy resources to meet its projected 36,000 (megawatts) of new demand, which is why it is critical to utilize quick-to-power Georgia-made energy that also supports Georgia's manufacturing jobs,”

— Chuck Hufstetler, State Senator

The takeaway

The recognition from the Georgia legislature underscores the important role that Qcells and other solar manufacturers play in the state's energy and manufacturing future as it works to meet growing energy demands.