In order to be able to continue selling its products in the United States (and thus without imposing tariffs on exports), as well as winning significant US incentives, Trina Solar, one of the most important and oldest companies in the photovoltaic energy sectorShe announced her intention to Opening a large solar module factory in Wilmer (Southeast of Dallas, Texas).
The plant will produce Vertex modules, which include 210mm silicon wafers, enabling an output power of more than 600W and a conversion efficiency of up to 21.4%.
The structure that should cost up $200 million, will create up to 1,500 highly skilled jobs locally; Moreover, Trina Solar mentioned this The polysilicon needed to produce the solar modules will come from the United States and Europe. The factory is expected to open its doors next year.
“We have long had a vision to manufacture solar products in the United States and are proud of the jobs we create and the investments we make in the Wilmer community.”said Steven Chu, President of Trina Solar US. “Trina’s goal in building this facility is to begin creating a U.S. industrial ecosystem that can serve the booming U.S. solar market.”.
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