Suntech continues run as 3.5 GW Changzhou development gets in manufacturing

• Suntech has placed into production a new 3.5 GW high-efficiency module manufacturing center in Changzhou, China, proceeding its current run of expansions.

The manufacturer validated that its brand-new RMB700 million (US$ 101 million), 3.5 GW line was placed into production earlier this week, featuring compatibility with multi-busbar cells of styles from 166mm to 182mm.

The facility also has space for the possible additional 210mm large format cell compatibility in the future.

Suntech stated the new facility features brand-new modern technologies allowing for containers as well as platform trailers to complete shipments 24 hours a day, while assembly line are to be updated with smart inspection and also IV automated screening technologies in the coming years.

Earlier this month Suntech verified that its 1.5 GW, first-phase growth of producing facilities in Wuxi had actually finished, with the firm targeting an additional 10GW of ability to find onstream this year.

New centers in Zhenjiang, Yangzhou and other areas are expected to complete prior to the year's end.