Silfab Solar secures a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance solar cell manufacturing in the U.S., supporting a $20 million initiative targeting high-efficiency back-contact N-type cells with 26% efficiency or higher. Utilizing a 300-MW pilot line at its South Carolina facility, Silfab drives cost-effective, high-volume production of premium PV modules. The expansion includes a new facility in South Carolina dedicated to solar cell and module production, with a focus on community engagement through workforce development and educational outreach under the Solar Energy Technologies Office program.
Silfab Solar advances made-in-USA solar cell program with $5 M DOE award
DOE’s grants $5 million to Silfab to boost its USA solar cell program. (Image Credit: silfab)
The dual-use project integrates agriculture under solar panels and floating aquaculture with energy storage. (Image Source: PRNewswire)
The Horsham project combines solar and battery storage, supporting grid stability and peak demand management. (Image Credit/Source: Atimedia/Pixabay)
The 20 MW solar project actively supports Eramet’s SBTi roadmap and climate goals. (Image Source: SolarPanal/Pixabay)
Sherco Solar is the Upper Midwest’s largest solar project, set to power 150,000 homes when fully operational. (Image Source: Xcel Energy)