"We will continue to produce solar panels in Arizona to meet the needs of our customers, particularly those who are willing to pay a premium for US-manufactured products," says EL "Mick" McDaniel, managing director of Suntech America.

"Our employees in Goodyear have done a tremendous job. However, all PV manufacturers globally are facing challenging market and political conditions, and rationalizing production is necessary to maintain a competitive cost structure," he adds.

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