T1 Energy signals 70%+ U.S. content target for solar modules by 2027 amid policy clarity and Corning partnership

Earnings Call Insights: T1 Energy Inc. (TE) Q2 2025

MANAGEMENT VIEW

* CEO Daniel Barcelo highlighted that "with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill behind us, the policy road map coming into clearer focus, customers are gravitating to T1 and our plan to become a champion of U.S. advanced manufacturing." He announced a transformative strategic agreement with Corning, which he described as a "major step forward" for T1's U.S. supply chain and compliance efforts.
* Barcelo stated, "we are now sold out for 2025 based on the low end of our current 2.6 gigawatt production plan," following a 473-megawatt merchant sales agreement with a major U.S. utility for second half 2025 deliveries. He also emphasized the company's advancing development of the planned 5 gigawatt solar cell manufacturing facility in Rockdale, Texas, with targeted first production in Q4 2026.
* Jaime Gualy, Chief Operating Officer, explained, "the Corning commercial agreement is a major step towards our mandate to establish a bill of materials that is at least 50% non-FEOC by year-end with higher percentages required in future years."
* CFO Joseph Evan Calio stated, "we're maintaining our 2025 EBITDA guidance of $25 million to $50 million. The near-term risk to this forecast, however, are skewed to or below the downside based upon several factors."

OUTLOOK

* Management reaffirmed its 2025 EBITDA guidance of $25 million to $50 million, with Calio noting, "the near-term risk to this forecast, however, are skewed to or below the downside based upon several factors." The company highlighted ongoing risks related to the mix of merchant agreements, uncertain impacts from tariffs, and timing of safe harbor projects.
* Barcelo stated, "our integrated annual EBITDA run rate guidance for a 5-gigawatt G1_Dallas combined with a fully operational G2_Austin of $650 million to $700 million is unchanged." The company aims to secure long-term offtake commitments for the full 5 gigawatt annual capacity at G1_Dallas heading into 2026.
* The company reported that upon start of production at G2_Austin, it expects to deliver modules that are comprised of more than 70% U.S. content.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

* Calio reported that "EBITDA during 2Q fell short of our expectations, largely due to pricing on sales and timing of shipments." T1 ended the quarter with significant finished goods inventory, including over 330 megawatts of TOPCon modules built with U.S. polysilicon.
* Calio stated, "we ended the quarter with significant finished goods inventory... which we believe was an appropriate investment considering the impending change in law. In July, we witnessed a significant uptick in demand and began selling down our inventory at attractive prices."
* The company disclosed an additional $50 million in available funding from Encompass Capital Advisors through an amendment to their preferred stock agreement.

Q&A

* There were no questions from analysts during the Q&A session on this call. Jeffrey David Spittel closed the session by inviting follow-up questions outside the call and mentioning upcoming investor engagement events.

SENTIMENT ANALYSIS

* Analyst sentiment was not directly observable as there were no analyst questions during the Q&A portion.
* Management maintained a confident and constructive tone throughout the call, with Barcelo repeatedly emphasizing the company’s readiness for growth: "The time to build is now and our people are hard at work to realize this vision." Barcelo also stated, "we are confident that demand for both G1 and G2 will be multiples of our available capacity."
* Compared to the previous quarter, management’s tone shifted from caution regarding policy uncertainty to a more assertive posture based on recent legislative developments and commercial traction.

QUARTER-OVER-QUARTER COMPARISON

* In Q1 2025, T1 reduced its 2025 financial and operating guidance due to market uncertainty around tariffs and policy, emphasizing prudence and flexibility. In Q2, management maintained EBITDA guidance but noted downside risks due to merchant sales mix and market uncertainties.
* Strategic focus expanded in Q2 with the Corning partnership and a clear road map to achieve over 70% U.S. content in modules by 2027, reflecting progress on the domestic supply chain initiative compared to Q1’s broader strategic ambitions.
* Management’s sentiment evolved from cautious optimism in Q1 to greater confidence in Q2, supported by new policy clarity and major commercial agreements. Analyst engagement, which included several questions in Q1, was absent in Q2, possibly reflecting increased clarity on the company’s direction.

RISKS AND CONCERNS

* Calio identified near-term risks to EBITDA due to a potential "higher mix of merchant agreements in the second half of 2025, which typically carry lower margins and longer-term offtakes," as well as "uncertain near-term impacts on cost and contract economics from AD/ CVD, reciprocal tariff and contract interpretations; and... timing uncertainties associated with safe harbor projects."
* Management highlighted the importance of maintaining eligibility for Section 45X tax credits and compliance with new FEOC-related requirements, citing the Corning agreement as a key mitigation step.

FINAL TAKEAWAY

T1 Energy underscored a transformative quarter marked by policy clarity and a strengthened domestic supply chain through its Corning partnership. The company is now sold out for 2025 at the low end of its 2.6 gigawatt production plan and is advancing construction of its G2_Austin facility, with a goal to deliver modules with over 70% U.S. content upon production start. Management reaffirmed long-term EBITDA targets despite near-term risks, citing strong demand and robust customer engagement as key drivers for future growth and positioning T1 as an emerging leader in U.S. solar manufacturing.

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