Tesla Launches New US-Made Solar Panel Production
...Source: https://electrek.co/2025/10/23/tesla-... Transcript: According to Electrek, Tesla has restarted solar panel production at its Gigafactory in Buffalo, New York, with shipments of the new panels set to begin in early 2026. This marks a major pivot for the factory, which had shifted focus to making components for Tesla’s Supercharger network and data labeling for its Autopilot system.
Tesla’s new residential solar panel is being manufactured in-house—for the first time in years—and is said to have industry-leading shade performance and a sleek, aesthetic design. The company also recently increased its panel output from 405 to 410 watts.
This move comes just as U.S. residential solar demand is surging, partly due to impending policy changes. A key driver is the upcoming expiration of the 30% federal tax credit for residential solar at the end of this year, under the Trump administration’s energy agenda.
Tesla has also revived its solar leasing product, aiming to offer more flexible, cost-effective solar installations during this transitional period. While final pricing hasn’t been released, the timing suggests an aggressive push ahead of the tax credit deadline.