Korean solar energy giant Hanwha Solutions, the parent company of Q CELLS, said it plans to nearly double its U.S. manufacturing capacity.
Hanwha plans to spend $170 million to expand the Q CELLS solar module manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia. The investment would increase the facility’s manufacturing capacity from 1.7 GW to 3.1 GW.
The capacity expansion would represent about one-third of the current U.S. solar module manufacturing capacity.
“Growing uncertainties tell us that securing reliable, sustainable energy has become more important than ever before,” said Justin Lee, CEO of Hanwha Q CELLS. “To do this, Q CELLS will increase renewable supply from diversified sources and find cleaner ways to produce energy. That way, we will contribute to both energy security and net-zero emissions.”
