According to Solarbe, recently, U.S. solar cell manufacturer Suniva and U.S. photovoltaic module manufacturer Heliene Inc. jointly announced an important agreement with Corning Incorporated. The agreement will provide the U.S. domestic market with the only solar module composed of U.S.-made polysilicon, wafers and cells.
Under the agreement, Corning will supply the silicon wafers and use its position as the majority shareholder of Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) to purchase the ultra-pure polysilicon produced by HSC. The wafers and polysilicon are manufactured in Michigan, while the solar cells are produced in Georgia. This ensures the highest quality American-made solar modules as the basis for this product, with a domestic production content of 66%, the highest percentage on the market.
Matt Card, president of Suniva, said, “We are excited about this partnership to bring a truly American-made solution to the U.S. market. By combining the strengths of all parties, we offer the only solar cell on the market that delivers the maximum investment tax credit domestic content advantage to U.S. developers, while creating a domestic supply chain that will help achieve U.S. energy independence and a solid manufacturing base.”
AB Ghosh, vice president and general manager of solar technology at Corning and chairman and CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor, noted, “Corning is pleased to be able to utilize our advanced manufacturing expertise to deliver high-quality solar modules and secure America's energy supply chain.”
According to Martin Pochtaruk, CEO of Heliene Inc, “This partnership is an important milestone for the U.S. solar industry. By combining our strengths, we will not only be able to deliver high-performance modules, but also support domestic economic development and create stateside jobs.”
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