DT新材料·2025-07-23 16:01Core Viewpoint - Corning Inc. has acquired JA Solar's component factory in Arizona, enhancing its vertical integration in manufacturing solar components in the U.S. [1][4] Group 1: Acquisition Details - Corning Inc. has purchased JA Solar Industrial Corp.'s factory in Arizona, which will become part of Corning's wholly-owned subsidiary, American Panel Solutions [1] - JA Solar announced a $60 million investment in Phoenix, Arizona, to build 2GW of photovoltaic module capacity, initially planned to start operations in Q4 2023, but the factory will only begin ramping up production by Q4 2024 [2] - The acquisition of JA Solar's factory marks JA Solar as the second Chinese solar company to sell its U.S. component factory, following Trina Solar's sale of its 5GW module factory to FREYR Battery, Inc. [3] Group 2: Corning's Strategic Moves - Corning, established in 1851, is a leading manufacturer of specialty glass and ceramics, recognized as a Fortune 500 company [4] - The acquisition is part of Corning's strategy to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities in the U.S., following its announcement to build a solar wafer manufacturing facility in Michigan [4] - Corning has also partnered with solar manufacturers Sunniva and Heliene to produce a complete range of solar components in the U.S., from polysilicon to panels [4]