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Meyer Burger Halts U.S. Solar Module Production, Lays Off 282 Workers

Cash shortages have forced the Swiss firm to halt Arizona operations during debt restructuring talks with bondholders.

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Photovoltaikmodule stehen in einem Gewerbepark in Bitterfeld-Wolfen. Im Hintergrund sind Gewerbegebäude zu sehen. Das Solarunternehmen Meyer Burger und Mittelstandsverband haben eine Solarallianz gegründet.

Overview

  • The company stopped its ramped-up solar module production in the U.S. due to a lack of financial resources.
  • The shutdown at the Arizona plant led to the dismissal of 282 employees as the facility is taken offline.
  • Meyer Burger is negotiating with bondholders to restructure two convertible bonds maturing in 2027 and 2029.
  • Production had only recently begun using solar cells imported from Germany before the abrupt halt.
  • The manufacturer has struggled against lower-cost Chinese competitors and secured a nearly $40 million bridging loan in December.