Hello sunshine lovers and intelligent energy users! Solar is the power that delivers significant impacts on our life; it drives sustainability, promotes economic growth, and paves the way for a cleaner planet. Today, I want to talk about an exciting development in the US solar industry that’s a first of its kind!
As you may know, solar panels for your home, or any place for that matter, are gaining popularity. However, one part of the solar supply chain that may not get as much attention is solar glass manufacturing – until today.
I would like to introduce to you a company that is truly going circular with solar; it’s Solarcycle, a solar recycling specialist. They have just announced an investment of a cool $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing facility in the US. This is a significant step, specifically strengthening the US solar supply chain that has, up until now, lagged behind in solar glass production.
For those unfamiliar with solar glass, it’s an essential component of your home solar array. It protects your solar modules from harsh outdoor elements and is a significant piece in the well-crafted puzzle that is a home solar panel system.
This new move by Solarcycle means two things. First, they are showing us that sustainability goes beyond just providing solar energy. They are driving the idea of a circular economy, one where materials, like the glass from used or damaged panels, are recycled to make new solar glass. Second, the fact that a solar company is investing such a hefty sum in the domestic manufacturing of solar glass signifies the robust growth and increased manufacturing capabilities of the solar companies in the US.
By welcoming this initiative, which will lead to the establishment of a first-of-its-kind facility in a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) certified site in Cedartown, Governor Brian Kemp expressed his excitement and faith in solar projects like this one.
From the jobs point of view, it’s not just about solar panels for your home; this new investment is set to create over 600 full-time jobs in Polk County, further boosting the local economy alongside revolutionizing the solar sector.
But the cherry on top? They’ve signed a contract with Qcells to recycle its solar modules. This partnership brings together two of the biggest giants of the solar industry, reinforcing even more trust in solar companies.
To wrap it up, with the new solar glass manufacturing facility, Solarcycle is not just recycling solar panels but also creating an opportunity for the US to rise as a global leader in solar glass production and the broader solar industry.
Until next time, keep those solar arrays shining and stay sunny, my friends!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/02/15/solar-panel-glass-plant-planned-for-georgia/
