Global Lighthouse Network 2025: World Economic Forum Recognizes
The World Economic Forum welcomes today 12 new innovative industrial sites to the Global Lighthouse Network, bringing the total to 201 leading production facilities and value chains.
The Top 10 Largest Solar Panel Manufacturers in the
As of December 2024, the company had an integrated annual capacity of 120 gigawatts for mono wafers, 95 GW for solar cells, and 130 GW
Factories of the Future Find Growth and Sustainability Through
Geneva, Switzerland, 15 March 2021 – The World Economic Forum announced today the addition of 15 new sites to its Global Lighthouse Network, a community of world-leading
Where Are Solar Panels Made? Complete 2025 Global
Discover where solar panels are manufactured globally. China leads with 77.8% production, but learn about quality, ethics, and alternatives in our
What are lighthouse factories and how are they shaping manufacturing
10 new manufacturing sites have joined the World Economic Forum''s Global Lighthouse Network. There are now 54 ''Lighthouses'', the world''s most advanced factories, which are leading the
These factories use tech to make manufacturing sustainable | World
Lighthouse factories around the globe are using technology to improve productivity, sustainability and workforce engagement. The World Economic Forum''s Lighthouses Live event
6 countries successfully growing their manufacturing – and what they
Global challenges are rewiring supply chains and manufacturing companies are rethinking their operations. From Brazil to Singapore, here''s how six countries are managing the shift.
The 9 largest solar panel manufacturers in the world
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory''s most recent Solar Industry Update Report, released in December 2024, revealed the world''s largest solar panel manufacturers. We''ve run
Factories of the Future Show How to Apply AI to Benefit People,
The network also published today a white paper - Global Lighthouse Network: Adopting AI with Speed and Scale - showcasing how Lighthouses have built the capabilities needed to scale
Are microfactories the future for the manufacturing sector?
Building the factories of the future Microfactories certainly look like the factories of the future, but how does a manufacturer know if it should change its entire operational setup in this way?
Safety is becoming a strategic advantage in manufacturing
Manufacturers make workplace safety a talent magnet and productivity driver, using smart tech and human-centric design to boost retention and resilience.
5 trends that are set to transform factories in 2026
AI is transforming manufacturing - but while technology may define what''s possible, it''s people who drive adoption, speed, and impact. The World Economic Forum has gathered data from its Global
3 megatrends for the factories of the future
A new report from the World Economic Forum identifies factories of the future that are reshaping manufacturing through the early adoption of game-changing technologies.