REC Silicon halts polysilicon production in Montana
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

REC Silicon halts polysilicon production in Montana

REC Silicon, a prominent polysilicon manufacturer, has announced the cessation of polysilicon production at its facility in Butte, Montana. The decision comes amidst ongoing trade disputes between the United States and China, particularly concerning tariffs on polysilicon exports.

The closure of the Butte plant, which had been operational for over three decades, marks a significant development in the global polysilicon market. REC Silicon cited the inability to compete with Chinese producers due to the tariffs imposed by China on US polysilicon imports as a primary reason for the shutdown.

Polysilicon is a crucial component in the production of solar panels, and REC Silicon's decision is likely to have repercussions across the solar industry supply chain. The company's Butte facility had an annual production capacity of 20,000 metric tonnes of polysilicon, catering to both domestic and international markets.

The closure of the plant is expected to result in the loss of numerous jobs in the region. REC Silicon has stated that it will work with local authorities to provide support and assistance to affected employees during this transition period.

The move underscores the challenges faced by US polysilicon manufacturers in the face of global trade dynamics and highlights the interconnectedness of the renewable energy supply chain. The closure of REC Silicon's Butte plant reflects broader tensions in international trade relations and their impact on specific industries and regions.

REC Silicon, a prominent polysilicon manufacturer, has announced the cessation of polysilicon production at its facility in Butte, Montana. The decision comes amidst ongoing trade disputes between the United States and China, particularly concerning tariffs on polysilicon exports. The closure of the Butte plant, which had been operational for over three decades, marks a significant development in the global polysilicon market. REC Silicon cited the inability to compete with Chinese producers due to the tariffs imposed by China on US polysilicon imports as a primary reason for the shutdown. Polysilicon is a crucial component in the production of solar panels, and REC Silicon's decision is likely to have repercussions across the solar industry supply chain. The company's Butte facility had an annual production capacity of 20,000 metric tonnes of polysilicon, catering to both domestic and international markets. The closure of the plant is expected to result in the loss of numerous jobs in the region. REC Silicon has stated that it will work with local authorities to provide support and assistance to affected employees during this transition period. The move underscores the challenges faced by US polysilicon manufacturers in the face of global trade dynamics and highlights the interconnectedness of the renewable energy supply chain. The closure of REC Silicon's Butte plant reflects broader tensions in international trade relations and their impact on specific industries and regions.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Asian Energy Services Q1 FY27 PAT Rises 129 Per Cent

Asian Energy Services Limited reported a 129 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 128 million for Q1 FY27, compared with the corresponding quarter last year.Revenue increased 135 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2.71 billion, supported by continued momentum across its services business, disciplined execution and contributions from domestic and international operations. EBITDA grew 81 per cent year-on-year during the quarter.As of June 30, 2026, the company’s standalone order book stood at Rs 17.54 billion, with around 60 per cent coming from oil and gas services and 40 per cent from min..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

BioBTX to Build First Commercial-Scale Circular Chemicals Plant

Dutch circular chemistry technology developer BioBTX is building what it says will be the world’s first commercial-scale plant to convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality aromatic chemicals using its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology.The facility will be built at Chemical Park Delfzijl on the northern coast of the Netherlands and is expected to create 35 jobs. Covestro, which has been a shareholder and strategic partner of BioBTX since 2024, holds a mid-single-digit million-euro investment in the company.BioBTX’s ICCP technology uses catalytic pyrolys..

Next Story
Real Estate

Awfis Q1 FY27 PAT Jumps 140% as Revenue Rises 27%

Awfis Space Solutions reported a 140 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 240 million for Q1 FY27, compared with Rs 100 million in the corresponding quarter last year.Revenue from operations increased 27 per cent to Rs 4.25 billion from Rs 3.35 billion, while EBITDA rose 28 per cent to Rs 1.62 billion. EBITDA margin improved to 38.2 per cent from 37.8 per cent. Profit before tax increased 135 per cent to Rs 240 million.The company's co-working business recorded 27 per cent year-on-year growth, supported by demand from enterprises, Global Capability Centres (G..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement