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INDIVIDUAL FACILITIES AND SELECTED SOURCES
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Solar Technology LLC Michigan Factory (Expansion)

Solar Technology LLC (Corning)

Hemlock, MI, USA

-84.1611176, 43.4384197

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 528B

Additional Information:

Sector: Solar

Activity: Manufacturing

Product: Wafers


Project Announcement Date: 4/29/2025

Date Commercial Production Started:

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Operating Status: Under Construction


Target Jobs: 400

Capital Investment: $600 million

Congressional District: MI8

Government Subsidies:

We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.

Selected Sources:

“Corning to expand solar wafer manufacturing in Michigan”, Anne Fischer, pv magazine USA, 30 Apr 2025. 🔗


“Corning made the announcement on Tuesday, April 29. It is increasing its new manufacturing facility investment to $1.5 billion.”, WNEM, 29 Apr 2025. 🔗


“Corning Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capacity To Meet Increased Demand for U.S.-Made Solar Products”, corning.com, 28 Apr 2025. 🔗


“Corning increased solar Michigan facility investment to $1.5B”, Sara Samora, Utility Dive, 30 Apr 2025. 🔗


Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:

We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.

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