Runergy just announced that its 2-GW solar panel factory in Huntsville, Alabama, has officially commenced production. The facility will begin producing its first customer orders this month.
“We are thrilled to start producing solar modules right here in Alabama,” said Jet Li, general manager. “This factory not only brings new jobs and opportunities to the area but also represents our commitment to advancing renewable energy and supporting America’s clean energy goals. We couldn’t be prouder of our team’s hard work.”
Runergy Alabama is the first production plant in the United States to open as part of Runergy Group’s plan to expand into the North American market. Runergy is largely a Chinese solar cell manufacturer with 57 GW of production capacity. The company does also make n-type solar panels using the 182-mm wafer size. In August, solar company Tongwei announced a plan to pay 5 bill yuan ($698 million) for a 51% controlling stake in Runergy.