Hello everyone! I’m back again to share some exciting news from the frontlines of the solar industry. A joint venture known as ReCreate plans to build a solar module and cell manufacturing facility right here in the US, specifically in Portland, Tennessee. By the first quarter of 2025, two assembly lines producing solar panels for your home and for industrial use will be operational, bringing 2 GW capacity of solar power directly from US manufacture.
This is good news for solar companies currently struggling with increased tariffs on solar modules imported from Asia, where approximately 80% of US solar components come from. This unexpected boost in local production can ensure a steady supply of reliable products for project developers, helping to keep the wheels of the solar industry spinning smoothly.
An interesting point to note here is the kind of panels that will be produced initially. The facility will start by churning out TOPCon panels but has plans in place to add heterojunction (HJT) or back contact (BC) products to its portfolio as it grows. It’s quite a thrill to see an organization not just keeping up with solar technology’s rapid advancements but also staying ahead of the curve by providing an assortment of products.
Also, it’s not just about modules and cells. This venture plans to be part of the larger solar ecosystem with a vision to provide solutions to labor constraints and system reliability optimization at the lowest installed cost possible. It’s about the bigger picture – optimizing the whole system with interconnected solar arrays for home and commercial use, trackers, power stations, and more, to ensure we deliver the best solar solutions for our customers.
The news doesn’t stop there. The visionary minds behind this venture already have plans for a “next-gen” PV system. This will involve a creative combination of canopy and rooftop solar, battery energy storage, and site-load monitoring tied to EV charging solutions. It’s an exciting prospect that carries the promise of a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Not only this, but there’s also something “Made in Tennessee” on the horizon – the company seems to have batteries in the works as well. These batteries will be used in conjunction with their solar solutions, making a full-suite of renewable energy options available – EV, PV, and BESS – to the North American & EU markets, for large-scale EPCs, renewable energy developers and commercial and industrial needs.
Altogether, this is a game-changer for solar companies and for anyone interested in solar panels. Solar arrays for home use are becoming more accessible and reliable, and with ventures like ReCreate leading the way, the possibilities for the future of solar energy are endlessly bright. So, whether you’re a homeowner looking for solar panels for your home, a project developer after reliable components, or a solar company, stay tuned for more updates from this exciting sector, and remember, the future is bright – and it’s solar.
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/07/23/recreate-unveils-details-of-u-s-solar-cell-module-factory/
