US-based monocrystalline silicon solar cells developer Suniva and solar PV module manufacturer Heliene have partnered with Corning to create the first ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chain.
This collaboration is set to provide the domestic market with solar modules that utilise polysilicon, wafers, and cells all manufactured within the US.
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With its expertise in glass and materials science, Corning is supplying the wafers for this initiative. It is also sourcing hyper-pure polysilicon, as the majority owner of Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC).
Corning vice president, Solar Technologies general manager, and HSC chairman and CEO Arabinda Ghosh said: “Corning is excited to leverage our advanced manufacturing expertise to deliver top-quality solar components and secure the US energy supply chain.”
The newly developed solar module is notable for its domestic content, which is up to 66%.
This high percentage of US made components offers solar developers an edge by enabling them to benefit from the investment tax credit domestic content bonus.
Suniva president Matt Card said: “We are excited that this partnership brings a truly Made-in-America solution to the US market. Together, our companies offer the only solar cell in the market that provides US developers maximum ITC domestic content advantage – while building a domestic supply chain that provides for American energy independence and a strong manufacturing base.”
Heliene CEO Martin Pochtaruk added: “This partnership is a significant milestone for the US solar industry. By combining our strengths, we are able to deliver not only a high-performance module but also support the domestic economy and American job creation.”
