LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – A U.S.-owned and operated solar cell manufacturer is looking at Laurens County to open its first South Carolina manufacturing facility.
Suniva Inc.’s $350 million investment will create 564 new jobs, according to a release.
The release said Suniva plans to lease a 620,000-square-foot building at 1200 Commerce Boulevard in Laurens to produce advanced solar cells.
“By selecting its location in Laurens County, Suniva joins a growing number of manufacturers in Upstate S.C. whose products help to power the world, deepening our expertise in advanced energy. We’re excited for the opportunities they will create in our region and look forward to watching them grow,” said Upstate SC Alliance President and CEO John Lummus.
The manufacturing facility will support Suniva’s commitment to independent clean energy production. The Laurens County facility, in addition to the Georgia facility, will produce over 5.5 gigawatts of solar cells annually, one of the largest such capacities in the nation.
Operations are set to start in 2027.
“Since its founding in 2007, Suniva has championed U.S. leadership in solar energy manufacturing. Solar is the fastest and most economical way to grow our nation’s energy supply — and at this critical juncture, access to energy will determine how America competes for generations to come. Our expansion in South Carolina means that renewable energy, made right here at home, will now do more than ever to secure that future,” said Suniva CEO Tony Etnyre.
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