SUNation: Suniva starts $600 million solar cell plant build in South Carolina
SUNation Energy disclosed a Suniva press release saying construction is underway on a new 4.5 GW solar cell plant in Laurens County, South Carolina, at an expected cost of approximately $600 million. The plant would raise Suniva's U.S. cell capacity from 1 GW to 5.5 GW, with initial production expected in late 2027. The update does not include financial results, and the project is expected to be funded with cash on hand and a $835 million financing that closed in early September 2026.
Key points
- Construction is underway on a 4.5 GW solar cell facility in Laurens County, South Carolina, at an expected cost of approximately $600 million.
- Total U.S. cell capacity would rise from 1 GW to 5.5 GW, with initial production expected in late 2027 and full ramp in 2028.
- The project is expected to be funded with cash on hand and a $835 million debt and equity financing that closed in early September 2026.
- The expansion is expected to create approximately 560 jobs, with hiring starting in early 2027; the proposed SUNation-Suniva merger remains pending.
The filing
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