Heliene, Premier Energies Partner for US Solar Cell Production

• Canadian solar giant Heliene partners with Premier Energies to bring cutting-edge silicon solar cell manufacturing to the U.S., meeting the demand for domestically produced solar products.

Canadian solar panel manufacturer Heliene has announced a partnership with Premier Energies of India to establish silicon solar cell manufacturing in the United States. The new facility will have a 1-GW annual manufacturing capacity of n-type cells to supply Heliene’s U.S. requirements as well as Premier’s own manufacturing plans. Heliene currently operates an ~800-MW panel manufacturing campus in Minnesota and had previously announced plans to start cell manufacturing in the U.S.

The joint venture aims to meet the growing demand for U.S.-made modules and components, positioning both companies as leaders in the U.S. solar manufacturing supply chain. Heliene will contribute construction, project management, and other resources, while Premier will provide cell technology engineering and operational expertise. The partnership also includes a three-year agreement with Suniva for cell sourcing from their 1-GW plant in Georgia.

Overall, the collaboration between Heliene and Premier Energies represents a significant step towards expanding U.S. solar manufacturing capabilities and meeting the increasing demand for domestically produced solar products. The joint venture will leverage the strengths of both companies to tap into the growing market for U.S. cell manufacturing and establish themselves as industry leaders in the solar energy sector.

What is the impact of Heliene's partnership with Premier Energies on U.S. solar manufacturing?

• The partnership between Heliene and Premier Energies will establish a 1-GW annual manufacturing capacity of n-type cells in the United States, contributing to the growth of U.S. solar manufacturing capabilities.
  
• Heliene's existing 800-MW panel manufacturing campus in Minnesota will benefit from the new cell manufacturing facility, ensuring a stable supply chain for their U.S. requirements.
  
• Premier Energies' cell technology engineering and operational expertise will complement Heliene's construction and project management resources, creating a strong foundation for the joint venture.
  
• The three-year agreement with Suniva for cell sourcing from their 1-GW plant in Georgia will further enhance the supply chain for the new manufacturing facility.
  
• The collaboration between Heliene and Premier Energies aims to meet the increasing demand for U.S.-made modules and components, positioning both companies as leaders in the U.S. solar manufacturing supply chain.
• The joint venture will leverage the strengths of both companies to tap into the growing market for U.S. cell manufacturing and establish themselves as industry leaders in the solar energy sector.