FREYR Battery Closes Transformative Acquisition of Trina Solar’s U.S. Manufacturing Assets

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) announced the closing of the Company’s acquisition of the U.S. solar manufacturing assets of Trina Solar Co Ltd. in accordance with the previously communicated timeline.

Under the terms of the finalized agreement, FREYR has acquired Trina Solar’s 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas. The facility commenced production on November 1, 2024, and is expected to ramp up to full production by H2 2025 with 30% of estimated production volumes backed by firm offtake contracts with U.S. customers.

“Today is an exciting day for FREYR. The closing of this transaction marks the start of a new chapter for the Company as we execute our strategic plan to build a U.S.-based leader in the solar and storage markets,” remarked Daniel Barcelo, FREYR’s Chairman of the Board and CEO. “We are grateful for the continued support of our shareholders, and we look forward to advancing our key objectives to create meaningful shareholder value and to enhance our competitive position in 2025, highlighted by the planned start of construction of our solar cell manufacturing facility and other project development opportunities that are emerging for FREYR and Trina to mutually pursue.”