SEG Solar (SEG), a leading US PV manufacturer, recently opened its new PV manufacturing base in Houston, Texas. According to SEG, the inauguration showcased the first 585 W YUKON N series module. The $60 million facility spans 250,000 square feet and focuses on high-efficiency n-type solar modules with an annual capacity of 2 GW. The advanced production lines, compatible with 182mm and 210mm n-type cells, feature fully automated systems for precision and efficiency. Additionally, the facility is equipped with cutting-edge ERP and MES systems for enhanced material management. SEG also plans to launch its global R&D center at the Houston site by late 2024, which will perform comprehensive testing, including LID, Damp Heat, PID, and Light and LeTID tests.
Houston welcomes a new 2GW solar production facility
The new 250,000-square-foot facility will produce 2GW of high-efficiency N-type solar modules annually. (Image Credit: PRNewswire)
Actualize Solar has signed five long-term PPAs in 2024, advancing its 1.5 GW solar project portfolio across six US states. (Image Source: Businesswire)
Located in Enna and Catani a, the 242.78 MW solar plant was designed to produce 400 GWh annually, meeting the needs of 154,000 households. (Inage Source: Iberdola)
Scatec has secured EUR 25 million from IFU, alongside equity and non-recourse debt, for its USD 85 million project financing. (Image Source: Scatec ASA)
EliTe Solar launched its 5 GW PV project in Egypt’s TEDA Suez Zone, set to begin production by September 2025. (Image Source: PRNewswire)