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Suniva Solar Cell Factory (Re-Opening)

Suniva

Norcross, GA, USA

-84.2251211, 33.9566894

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 447

Additional Information:

Sector: Solar

Activity: Manufacturing

Product: Solar Cells


Project Announcement Date: 10/11/2023

Target for Starting Production: 2024

Date Commercial Production Started: 11/8/2024

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Target Annual Production: 1 GW

Current Annual Production: 0 GW

Operating Status: Operating


Target Jobs: 250

Current Jobs: 0

Capital Investment: $170 million

Congressional District: GA4

Government Subsidies:

We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.

Selected Sources:

“US solar company Suniva to restart idled factory thanks to Biden climate law”, Nichola Groom, Reuters, 11 Oct 2023. 🔗



“Suniva plans 3.5 GW US solar cell factory”, John Fitzgerald Weaver, pv magazine International, 17 Oct 2023. 🔗


“Treasury secretary touts manufacturing growth at reopening Ga. solar plant”, Josh Reyes, ajc, 27 Mar 2024. 🔗



“Two companies enter historic, multimillion-dollar deal to manufacture solar panels domestically — here's how it could affect American energy”, Rick Kazmer, The Cool Down, 20 Apr 2024. 🔗


“Solar manufacturer Suniva resumes production of American-made cells”, Reuters, Reuters, 08 Nov 2024. 🔗


“Suniva and Imperial Star Solar Announce Strategic Sourcing Contract to Produce U.S. Domestic Content-Eligible Crystalline Silicon PV Modules”, Imperial Star Solar, 27 Nov 2024. 🔗


“Suniva and Imperial Star Solar Announce Strategic Sourcing Contract to Produce U.S. Domestic Content-Eligible Crystalline Silicon PV Modules”, Business Wire, 27 Nov 2024. 🔗


Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:

We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.

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