ES Foundry will become the largest producer of crystalline silicon solar cells in the US with the launch of its new factory in South Carolina.

Summary

ES Foundry has launched the largest U.S. crystalline silicon solar cell factory in South Carolina, with plans to reach 3 GW capacity and employ 500 workers by mid-2025.

The facility aims to boost the domestic solar supply chain and economic growth, benefiting from policies like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

However, a Trump executive order no longer classifies solar as an “energy resource,” raising concerns about future support.

The state’s solar industry is projected to generate $19 billion in economic impact by 2035.