T1 Energy and Corning Deal Accelerates ‘Made in America’ Solar Momentum

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T1 Energy (NYSE:TE) and Corning (NYSE:GLW) have announced a strategic commercial agreement to strengthen the U.S. solar supply chain. Starting in H2 2026, Corning will supply hyper-pure polysilicon and solar wafers from its Michigan facility to T1's G2_Austin solar cell facility, with final module assembly at T1's G1_Dallas site.

This vertically integrated partnership aims to create a more stable and predictable supply of domestically sourced solar components. The collaboration is expected to support nearly 6,000 American jobs and enhance U.S. energy independence through a manufacturing base spanning Michigan and Texas.

[ "Creation of a complete domestic solar supply chain from polysilicon to finished modules", "Expected to support nearly 6,000 American jobs across multiple states", "Provides supply chain certainty and predictability for customers", "Strengthens U.S. energy independence and manufacturing capabilities" ]

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• Production won't begin until second half of 2026
• Significant capital investment required for new manufacturing facilities

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T1-Corning partnership creates vertically integrated US solar supply chain, boosting domestic manufacturing capacity and energy security with 6,000 jobs.

This strategic agreement between T1 Energy and Corning represents a significant advancement in reshoring critical solar manufacturing capabilities to the United States. The deal establishes a complete vertically integrated supply chain connecting American-made polysilicon, wafers, cells, and modules – addressing a key vulnerability in the US renewable energy sector.

The partnership leverages Corning's expertise in materials science and manufacturing at their Michigan facilities, which will produce hyper-pure polysilicon and solar wafers for T1's developing G2_Austin cell facility and operational G1_Dallas module manufacturing site. This domestic production pipeline reduces dependence on imported components, particularly from China which currently dominates global solar manufacturing.

Supply chain resilience has become a strategic priority for both companies and their customers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and regulatory requirements. This agreement provides T1 with stable access to critical components starting in 2H 2026, supporting their expansion in the US market while enabling compliance with domestic content requirements that are increasingly important for government contracts and incentive programs.

The partnership aims to support nearly 6,000 American jobs across Michigan and Texas, representing significant economic development in domestic manufacturing. The companies are positioning this collaboration as addressing both energy security concerns and the growing electricity demands driven by AI and data center expansion – two powerful market narratives that resonate with both government stakeholders and commercial customers seeking reliable, domestically-sourced renewable energy solutions.

Landmark supply agreement catalyzes scalable, cost-competitive U.S. solar supply chain, supporting thousands of jobs and advancing energy security

AUSTIN, Texas and CORNING, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) (“T1,” “T1 Energy,” or the “Company”) and Corning Incorporated (“Corning,” NYSE: GLW) today announced a strategic commercial agreement that boosts the U.S. solar supply chain and advanced manufacturing of affordable, fast-to-deploy energy. T1 will source hyper-pure polysilicon and solar wafers produced by Corning at its Michigan campus. Starting in the second half of 2026, Corning wafers will be delivered to T1’s G2_Austin solar cell facility, which is currently under development. These cells will then be used to manufacture solar modules at T1’s operational G1_Dallas site.

Supply chain certainty remains a top priority for customers, and the expanded agreement between T1 and Corning delivers a more stable and predictable supply of domestically sourced solar components. By connecting American-made polysilicon, wafers, cells, and modules, this vertically integrated model supports long-term planning, regulatory compliance, and energy resilience.

The United States needs more electricity immediately to compete in the global AI race and achieve energy independence. The T1-Corning agreement addresses this urgency by unlocking the nation’s most scalable energy source through a manufacturing base that spans Michigan and Texas.

“This landmark supply chain agreement with Corning will help invigorate America with scalable, reliable, low-cost energy,” said Daniel Barcelo, T1’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. “This is American companies building in America and protecting American energy security. The U.S. needs to establish critical energy supply chains built on domestic capacity and industrial knowhow. Together with Corning, we intend to accelerate America’s ability to manufacture leading-edge solar solutions, support a total of nearly 6,000 American jobs, and promote American energy independence.”

“Corning is proud to help meet the growing need for solar products made in the United States,” said AB Ghosh, Corning Vice President and General Manager of Solar and Chairman and CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor. “We’re accelerating the ramp of our advanced manufacturing capabilities to support a resilient U.S. solar supply chain. Our agreement with T1 underscores the strong demand for high-quality, American-made solar technologies. By building foundational infrastructure in Michigan, we’re adding good-paying manufacturing jobs, strengthening the U.S. solar industry and advancing a more energy-independent future for the country.”

About T1 Energy

T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) is an energy solutions provider building an integrated U.S. supply chain for solar and batteries. In December 2024, T1 completed a transformative transaction, positioning the Company as one of the leading solar manufacturing companies in the United States, with a complementary solar and battery storage strategy. Based in the United States with plans to expand its operations in America, the Company is also exploring value optimization opportunities across its portfolio of assets in Europe.

To learn more about T1, please visit www.T1energy.com and follow us on social media.

About Corning Incorporated

Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.

Investor contact:

Jeffrey Spittel
EVP, Investor Relations and Corporate Development
jeffrey.spittel@t1energy.com
Tel: +1 409 599-5706

T1 Media contact:

Russell Gold
EVP, Strategic Communications
russell.gold@t1energy.com
Tel: +1 214 616 9715

Corning Media contact:

Gabrielle Bailey
Corporate Communications
baileyGR@corning.com
Tel: +1 607 684-4557

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation with respect to: the expected benefits of the agreement with Corning, including boosting the U.S. solar supply chain and advanced manufacturing of affordable, fast-to-deploy energy, delivery of a more stable and predictable supply of domestically sourced solar components and invigorating America with scalable, reliable, low-cost energy; the timing and delivery of wafers to G2_Austin and the manufacturing of solar modules at G1_Dallas; T1’s ability to build a vertically integrated model to support long-term planning, regulatory compliance and energy resilience and unlock the nation’s most scalable energy source through a manufacturing base that spans Michigan and Texas; and T1’s ability to accelerate America’s ability to manufacture leading-edge solar solutions, support a total of nearly 6,000 American jobs and promote American energy independence. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual future events, results, or achievements to be materially different from the Company’s expectations and projections expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Important factors include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in (i) T1’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 31, 2025, as amended and supplemented by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2025, (ii) T1’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 15, 2025, (iii) T1’s post-effective amendment no. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on January 4, 2024, and (iv) T1’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC on September 8, 2023 and subsequent amendments thereto filed on October 13, 2023, October 19, 2023 and October 31, 2023. All of the above referenced filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is the new partnership between T1 Energy (NYSE:TE) and Corning?

T1 Energy and Corning have formed a strategic commercial agreement where Corning will supply hyper-pure polysilicon and solar wafers from Michigan to T1's facilities in Texas for solar cell and module production.

When will T1 Energy (NYSE:TE) begin receiving solar wafers from Corning?

Corning will begin delivering solar wafers to T1's G2_Austin facility in the second half of 2026.

How many jobs will the T1 Energy-Corning solar partnership create?

The partnership is expected to support nearly 6,000 American jobs across manufacturing facilities in Michigan and Texas.

Where will T1 Energy (NYSE:TE) manufacture its solar products under this agreement?

T1 Energy will manufacture solar cells at its G2_Austin facility (under development) and solar modules at its operational G1_Dallas site, using materials from Corning's Michigan campus.

What is the significance of the T1 Energy-Corning solar agreement for U.S. manufacturing?

The agreement creates a complete domestic solar supply chain, enhancing U.S. energy independence and establishing critical manufacturing infrastructure for solar components made entirely in America.