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CS PowerTech, a US-based manufacturing subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has opened the first phase of its photovoltaic cell manufacturing plant at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The facility is the first in the US designed to produce heterojunction (HJT) bifacial N-type solar cells, aiming to strengthen the domestic supply chain for solar technology. At full capacity, the plant could produce more than 6GW-peak of solar cells annually and create over 1,200 skilled jobs in southern Indiana. The total local investment is projected to be nearly $1bn. The site will operate alongside CS PowerTech's module manufacturing plant in Mesquite, Texas, as part of an integrated supply strategy. CS PowerTech plans to ramp up production to full capacity over the coming months and begin work on a second phase of expansion before the end of the year.
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By: Anwesha Pattanaik Source: Power Technology
CS PowerTech, the US-based manufacturing subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has inaugurated the first phase of its photovoltaic cell manufacturing plant at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
According to the company, this facility is the first in the United States designed to produce heterojunction (HJT) bifacial N-type solar cells. The plant is expected to play a key role in developing a domestic supply chain for solar technology.
The initiative aims to strengthen energy infrastructure and support the resourcing of advanced manufacturing within the US.
Key Details
- Production capacity: At full capacity, the Jeffersonville plant could produce more than 6 GW-peak (GWp) of solar cells each year.
- Job creation: The facility is expected to create more than 1,200 skilled jobs in southern Indiana.
- Investment: The total local investment for the project is projected by the company to be nearly $1 billion.
The new site will operate alongside CS PowerTech's module manufacturing plant in Mesquite, Texas, as part of an integrated supply strategy aimed at serving US customers.
Executive Statements
Rusty Schmit, President of CS PowerTech, said:
"This facility will produce next-generation HJT solar cells, support domestic manufacturing and ultimately strengthen grid reliability as our customers deploy the products. We are proud to invest in Indiana's workforce and work with regional partners to build a long-term centre of excellence for solar technology and advanced manufacturing."
Colin Parkin, CEO of Canadian Solar, said:
"HJT technology is critical for the next generation of high-efficiency, high-performance solar modules, and this plant gives CS PowerTech the ability to deliver leading technology, improved energy yield and long-term value for customers while strengthening domestic advanced manufacturing."
Next Steps
CS PowerTech plans to ramp up production to full capacity for the initial phase over the coming months and begin work on a second phase of expansion before the end of the year.
Related Development
In April 2025, e-STORAGE, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, was awarded a contract by the Chilean energy company Colbún to deliver a battery energy storage system with a capacity of 228 MW / 912 MWh for the Diego de Almagro Sur project.
This article was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand.
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