Suniva Inc., a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, will invest $350 million to establish its first South Carolina manufacturing facility in Laurens, the company announced April 14.
The investment at 1200 Commerce Blvd. is expected to create 564 jobs and Suniva’s 620,000-square-foot building will be used to produce advanced solar cells.
“Since its founding in 2007, Suniva has championed U.S. leadership in solar energy manufacturing,” said Suniva CEO Tony Etnyre. “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.”
Operations in Laurens are expected to be online in 2027.
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