T1 Energy

T1 Energy

Battery cell producer for EVs

Overview

FREYR Battery makes battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) using a Nordic supply chain and large-scale production in Mo i Rana, Northern Norway. The cells store chemical energy for repeated charge-discharge cycles and FREYR uses automated cathode casting to improve production efficiency and consistency, targeting longer cycle life, higher depth of discharge, better round-trip efficiency, and lower levelized cost of storage. Differentiators include a Nordic renewable-energy cluster and full regional supply chain that reduce costs, combined with scale and automation, plus plans to expand into the United States to broaden capacity and market reach. The goal is to provide high-quality, cost-effective battery cells for EVs and ESS while expanding production capacity and geographic reach with a focus on sustainability and profitability.

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About T1 Energy

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Why T1 Energy is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 module production hit 935 MW, up sharply from Q1 2026.
  • Gross margin reached 19.5% in Q2 2026, showing manufacturing leverage.
  • Management says 2027 demand already exceeds 100% of planned capacity, supporting pricing power.

What critics are saying

  • First Solar's March 2026 ITC case targets T1; exclusion orders could hit shipments in 2027.
  • T1 finished Q2 2026 with $149 million cash after repeated bridge financing.
  • G2_Austin needs another $200 million-$350 million; failure delays first cell output beyond Q1 2027.

What makes T1 Energy unique

  • G2_Austin plus G1_Dallas creates a domestic TOPCon manufacturing platform by 2027.
  • T1 bought Evervolt TOPCon patents in July 2026, eliminating future royalty obligations.
  • Clearway's 641-megawatt deal validates T1's U.S.-sourced solar module positioning.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.1B

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Industry Average

Funded Over

17 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-18%
Yahoo Finance
Aug 19th, 2026
Why Is T1 Energy (TE) Raising Fresh Capital Through A Follow On Offering?

T1 Energy (NYSE: TE) announced a follow-on equity offering, adding new shares to its existing stock base. The transaction is expected to affect the company’s capital structure and funding mix once completed. Management signaled that proceeds are intended to support T1 Energy’s next phase of growth and investment plans. This type of capital raise highlights how equity funding can reshape risk and return, and there are many other companies with similar exposure to consider through 79...

Yahoo Finance
Aug 13th, 2026
T1 Energy secures 641MW deal, raises $120M in convertible notes amid G2 Austin financing delays

T1 Energy reported second-quarter 2026 results, producing 935 megawatts of solar modules at its Dallas facility. The company posted a gross margin of 19.5%, up 300 basis points from the previous quarter, and adjusted EBITDA of $10.7 million. T1 Energy raised $120 million in August through convertible notes due in 2031. The company ended the quarter with $149 million in cash and equivalents. The firm secured a 641-megawatt supply agreement with Clearway Energy Group, adding to its existing 900-megawatt Treaty Oak contract. T1 Energy expects full-year production to reach the high end of its 3.1-to-4.2-gigawatt guidance range. Construction of the Austin facility remains on schedule, with first cell production expected in the first quarter of 2027. The company acquired Topcon intellectual property to eliminate future licensing costs.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 12th, 2026
T1 Energy secures 641MW offtake deal and acquires TOPCon IP to boost US solar manufacturing

T1 Energy has secured a 641-megawatt offtake agreement with Clearway Energy Group and acquired TOPCon intellectual property from Evervolt Green Energy to eliminate recurring licensing fees. The company is progressing construction at its G2_Austin solar cell fab, with first cell production targeted for Q1 2027. G1_Dallas produced 935 megawatts of modules in Q2, tracking towards the high end of full-year 2026 guidance of 3.1 to 4.2 gigawatts. T1 expanded into battery energy storage and data centre markets through its acquisition of KORE Power, rebranded as T1 NRI. The company is targeting debt financing to fund the remaining $200 million to $250 million in Phase 1 capital expenditures for G2_Austin. T1 executed a $120 million convertible note private placement in July as a liquidity bridge.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 6th, 2026
T1 Energy secures 641 MW solar deal with Clearway as $120M fundraise fuels U.S. manufacturing expansion

T1 Energy has secured a contract to supply Clearway Energy Group with 641 MW of solar modules using domestic cells from its G2_Austin facility. The deal aligns with T1's goal of achieving more than 60% domestic content in its modules from 2027. The agreement supports T1's strategy to position its US manufacturing capacity as a solution to trade and tariff uncertainty for utility-scale customers. It also reinforces Clearway's commitment to American manufacturing. T1 recently completed a $120 million private placement of senior unsecured convertible notes to fund its G2_Austin build and capacity expansion. The company remains loss-making and dependent on continued financing access and policy support. Analysts project T1 could reach $1.7 billion in revenue and $172.7 million in earnings by 2029, requiring 24.7% annual revenue growth.

StreetInsider
Jul 30th, 2026
T1 Energy prices $120M convertible notes to fund solar cell fabrication facility

T1 Energy has entered into note purchase agreements for a private placement of $120 million in 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2031. The offering is expected to close on 31 July 2026, with notes maturing on 1 August 2031. The company will use proceeds to fund construction and development of infrastructure and purchase production line equipment for Phase 1 of its G2_Austin solar cell fabrication facility, as well as for general corporate purposes. T1 Energy described the proceeds as a bridge to broader financing for remaining Phase 1 capital expenditures. The initial conversion rate is 224.0143 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to approximately $4.46 per share — a 20% premium over T1 Energy's closing stock price of $3.72 on 29 July 2026.

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