HR1627: HR1627 Qcells Day; March 10, 2026; recognize

26 LC 112 3826 House Resolution 1627 By: Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Kelley of the 16th, Scoggins of the 14th, and Gambill of the 15th A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 10, 2026, as Qcells Day; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Qcells is a global leader in delivering complete energy solutions and is widely2 recognized as a trusted, high-quality United States solar manufacturer and energy provider;3 and4 WHEREAS, Qcells has led efforts to establish a domestic, secure, and vertically integrated5 supply chain while making the largest investment in United Stat es solar energy6 manufacturing to date; and7 WHEREAS, in 2019, Qcells built the largest solar panel manufacturing facility of its kind8 in the Western Hemisphere in Dalton, Georgia; and9 WHEREAS, since then, Qcells has expanded its Dalton factory and , in 2023, announced10 plans to invest a record-breaking $2.5 billion to build the onl y vertically integrated solar11 supply chain factory in the United States, located in Cartersville, Georgia; and12 WHEREAS, Qcells began the construction of an advanced manufactu ring facility in13 Cartersville, Georgia, which will onshore critical steps of the solar supply chain nearly14 H. R. 1627 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3826 monopolized by China, including ingot, wafer, solar cell, and final solar module production;15 and16 WHEREAS, when its Cartersville factory is complete in 2026, Qce lls and its affiliated17 Georgia facilities will have a combined annual solar panel production capacity of 8.4 GW18 and support more than 4,000 manufacturing jobs in Georgia; and19 WHEREAS, across the Georgia counties where Qcells operates, the company's presence20 generates an estimated 6,755 jobs annually through direct, indirect, and induced employment21 and drives more than $2 billion in economic output—this impact underscores the substantial22 economic value that domestic solar manufacturers like Qcells bring to local communities and23 to the broader American economy; and24 WHEREAS, despite Qcells' recent arrival to Whitfield County, it is the No. 1 user of the port,25 importing three times the amount of inputs than our next largest manufacturer; and26 WHEREAS, Qcells' investments in American-made energy are why it's ready to meet both27 growing energy demand and cost concerns across the State of Georgia; and28 WHEREAS, Georgia's elected officials continue to prioritize and invest in energy29 affordability for hardworking Georgians with technology that is made in America; and30 WHEREAS, Georgia's elected officials have also prioritized crea ting good manufacturing31 jobs, which has resulted in incredible investment from not only Qcells but also other32 companies focused on building the next generation of energy in the Peach State; and33 H. R. 1627 - 2 - 26 LC 112 3826 WHEREAS, Georgia will require a mix of energy resources to meet its projected 36,000 MW34 of new demand, which is why it is critical to utilize quick-to- power Georgia-made energy35 that also supports Georgia's manufacturing jobs.36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that37 the members of this body recognize March 10, 2026, as Qcells Da y in honor of the38 investments that Qcells has made in the State of Georgia.39 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized40 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the41 public and the press.42 H. R. 1627 - 3 -