SolarCycle, a leading solar panel recycling company, has unveiled its ambitious initiative to establish a solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown, Georgia. This $344 million project is poised to create over 600 new employment opportunities within the region.
With operational facilities already in Odessa, Texas, and Mesa, Arizona, SolarCycle has solidified partnerships with more than 40 major solar energy firms nationwide, including Georgia-based Qcells. Leveraging its advanced recycling technology, SolarCycle extracts an impressive 95% of the value from retired solar panels.
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The forthcoming Georgia facility will mark SolarCycle's entry into manufacturing specialized glass for crystalline-silicon photovoltaics in the United States. With an annual production capacity estimated at 5 to 6 GW of solar glass, the company aims to address critical supply chain gaps and provide direct support to domestic solar manufacturers.
Suvi Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder of SolarCycle, expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting its potential to bolster Georgia's burgeoning solar industry and contribute to the nation's clean energy objectives.
The new manufacturing site, slated for construction at Cedartown North Business Park, a GRAD-certified site, is scheduled to commence operations in 2026. SolarCycle anticipates hiring a diverse workforce encompassing manufacturing, engineering, management, research and design, and support staff.
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Becca Jones-Albertus, Director of the U.S. Dept. of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, lauded SolarCycle's initiative, emphasizing its alignment with national efforts to enhance domestic manufacturing and foster economic growth.
SolarCycle's expansion reflects the momentum generated by the Inflation Reduction Act, driving increased investments in domestic manufacturing and reinforcing the United States' position as a leader in clean energy innovation.
