Talesun, MEM to construct 1-GW solar module factory in Turkey

Nov 29, 2022 05:32 PM ET
  • Talesun Solar Co Ltd, a photovoltaics (PV) manufacturing unit of China's Zhongli Group, has actually joined pressures with commercial tools maker MEM Group to build a 1-GW photovoltaic or pv (PV) module manufacturing facility in Turkey.
Talesun, MEM to construct 1-GW solar module factory in Turkey
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The firms have actually authorized a framework agreement for tactical cooperation, Talesun Solar claimed on Monday.

The assembly line is prepared to cover an area of 40,000 square metres (430,556 sq ft) as well as will be located in the city of Kahramanmaras, in south-central Turkey's Mediterranean Region. Talesun Solar will create the layout of the center, anticipating to start running it at complete capability by the 2nd quarter of following year.

Talesun Solar, which states it currently holds a 20% share of the Turkish PV market, plans to add a new-generation TOPCon innovation assembly line at the new manufacturing facility in 2024. Stable mass production is anticipated to be achieved quickly afterwards.

The project is targeted at broadening the footing in Turkey of Talesun Solar and MEM Group. "We will collectively maximize and also expand the worldwide portfolio, and afterwards open up the target audience in the United States and Europe," stated MEM's vice head of state Ahmet Teyfik Paksu.


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