IRVINE, CA — October 1, 2026 — Today, Qcells commends Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing into law legislation that will lower Californians’ electricity bills and help ensure ratepayers reap the full benefits of existing clean energy resources across the state.
As energy cost and demand continue to rise, Qcells — the country’s largest residential solar manufacturer and a premier provider of end-to-end clean energy solutions — believes SB 913 and SB 905 will allow renewable energy to compete on a level playing field with traditional sources, all while saving customers money.
In response to the recent bill signings, Erin Kiel, Qcells’ Senior Director of State Policy and Government Relations, issued the following statement:
“We’re at a time when every electron counts. But in California, there are huge amounts of solar and battery systems connected to homes and businesses across the state that are not being utilized to their full potential.
We believe the bills Gov. Newsom signed into law put California on a path to make better use of existing, household-owned clean energy resources while avoiding unnecessary infrastructure projects that drive up costs for working families. These moves will lower costs and boost grid resilience, without increasing pollution. While there is still work to be done to expand access to affordable energy technology — including for renters — Gov. Newsom’s actions are a significant step in the right direction.”
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About Qcells
Qcells is a leading clean energy company delivering end-to-end solutions—from advanced solar cell and panel manufacturing to intelligent energy systems, large-scale EPC services. As the largest silicon-based solar manufacturer in the United States, Qcells is expanding American production capacity and strengthening domestic supply chains to support the growing demand for reliable, scalable energy solutions across the utility, commercial, governmental, and residential markets. Qcells operates a global manufacturing network spanning the United States, Malaysia, and South Korea, with a growing footprint in America that supports domestic energy deployment and job creation. The company’s Complete Energy Solutions combine high-performance solar technology, advanced energy storage, proprietary energy management software and flexible financing options—helping customers plan, build and operate projects efficiently and at scale. Qcells also advances long-term sustainability and system performance through solar recycling operations and next-generation cell technology R&D. With an expanding international presence across four continents, Qcells is committed to delivering high-quality products, dependable execution and long-term partnerships worldwide.
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Qcells North America
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