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HOUSTON, August 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On August 8, 2024, SEG Solar (SEG), a major US photovoltaic manufacturer, held a grand opening ceremony for its new photovoltaic manufacturing base in Houston, Texasmarking a new chapter in SEG’s commitment to domestic manufacturing in the U.S. During the ceremony, the first module of the series YUKON The 585W N rolled off the production line, establishing SEG as one of the first manufacturers to achieve module production in the United States.
The ceremony was attended by nearly 300 guests from government, associations, partners and major media, including the President and CEO of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce. Houston, Bobby Love; Chase A. Silmanfrom the Office of Congressman Morgan Luttrell; Lawrence Bellfrom the Office of Commissioner Tom Ramsey. SEG Founder and COO, Jun Zhugeand the CEO, Jim Wooddelivered the opening speeches.
With a total investment of approximately 60 million USD and a floor area of nearly 23,000 square meters, the production plant is already fully operational and specializes in the production of the latest high-efficiency N-type solar modules, with an annual capacity of 2 GW.
The production lines support 182mm and 210mm N-type cells and are equipped with fully automated smart manufacturing systems, ensuring seamless integration of automation, information and intelligence. This technological collaboration not only ensures high precision in the production process but also significantly improves manufacturing efficiency. In addition, the workshop will feature advanced ERP and MES systems for refined management and full traceability of incoming materials, ensuring reliable product quality.
SEG plans to establish its global R&D center in the PV manufacturing base of Houston before the end of 2024. The center will provide comprehensive testing services including LID testing, damp heat testing, PID testing, and light and LeTID testing. These tests will ensure the reliability and performance of modules under various environmental conditions, providing customers with higher quality and more competitive products.
“As As a leading solar energy company in the United States, SEG is proud to be one of the first to respond to domestic manufacturing demand by building a solar module factory in the United States. The completion of the plant will Houston “This marks an important milestone for SEG and a significant advancement in module manufacturing technology in the United States,” he said. Jim WoodCEO of SEG, in his opening remarks. “Looking ahead, SEG will continue to deepen its investments in wafers, cells and modules, closely following market trends to meet the needs of our customers. Through strategic collaborations across the supply chain, our goal is to continuously optimize and improve the US PV manufacturing industry.”
About SEG Solar
Founded in 2016, SEG is a leading vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer based in Houston (TexasUSA) and is dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective solar modules to the utility, commercial and residential markets. By the end of 2023, SEG will have shipped more than 5 GW of solar modules worldwide. The company is expected to exceed a production capacity of 5.5 GW by the end of 2024.
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