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America’s Largest Silicon Solar Cell Manufacturer Opens New Facility

American PV cell manufacturer ES Foundry has opened its second — and largest  manufacturing facility, located in Greenwood, South Carolina.  

ES Foundry, which has been working to advance domestically manufactured crystalline solar cells, is leading the nation in addressing critical supply chain challenges and driving the country’s transition to renewable energy.  

The 400,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ approximately 500 area residents by June 2025 and reach a shipment capacity of 3 GW by Q3 2025. 

The company is on track to becoming the largest producer of high-quality crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) solar cells in the U.S.  

The state-of-the-art facility is a testament to the company’s leadership in domestic manufacturing and is a major contributor to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)’s goal of reaching 100 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030.  

It also recently announced its first GW+, multi-year contract with a top-tier solar module manufacturer.  

“Today, we are not just celebrating a factory—we are forging a path to a more sustainable, energy-secure future for America,” said Alex Zhu, CEO of ES Foundry, in a statement. “Our advanced solar cells are engineered and manufactured right here in the United States, ensuring reliability, efficiency and the opportunity to maximize financial incentives for our partners.” 

The facility will be instrumental in growing South Carolina’s economy and solar sector, supporting the creation of 3,315 permanent jobs and generating $260.9 million annually in labor income. 

Learn more here. 

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