### U.S. Solar Manufacturing Gets a Boost with New Greenville Facility
If you’ve been researching the solar industry or considering solar panels for your home, you might have noticed a steady shift toward domestic manufacturing in the U.S. The recent investment in Greenville, North Carolina, represents a significant milestone for the solar market. A new manufacturing facility, backed by a $294 million investment, is set to create 908 local jobs and produce both solar modules and cells to meet the growing demand for renewable energy.
Let’s break down why this is important for homeowners and businesses considering a solar array for home or utility-scale projects—and what it means for the broader solar industry.
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### The Growth of Solar Manufacturing in the U.S.
The solar industry has seen exponential growth over the past few years, driven in part by supportive legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. One major outcome of the IRA has been a boom in U.S.-based solar manufacturing investments. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the total announced investments in solar manufacturing since 2022 have reached $40.4 billion, with approximately $16.2 billion actively under construction.
What’s particularly exciting is the focus on scaling up production to
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/01/16/boviet-solar-manufacturing-facility-ready-to-ramp-up-in-north-carolina/
