Runergy commissions 2GW Alabama module production plant

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Runergy employees with the first solar panel produced at the Alabama plant, US
The module assembly plant in Alabama is Runergy’s first PV production plant in the US. Image: Runergy.

Chinese solar PV manufacturer Runergy has started production of n-type modules at its plant in the US state of Alabama, which has an annual nameplate capacity of 2GW.

The plant is set to start supplying its first customers this month and marks the commissioning of the company’s first US manufacturing plant, as it looks to establish a local supply chain in the region.

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Jet Li, general manager of Runergy Alabama, said: “This factory not only brings new jobs and opportunities to the area but also represents our commitment to advancing renewable energy and supporting America’s clean energy goals. We couldn’t be prouder of our team’s hard work.”

The start of commercial operations at the plant comes only a few weeks after the commissioning of a 364MW solar PV plant in New Mexico from independent power producer (IPP) Enlight Renewable Energy, which used Runergy’s solar panels.

Last month, during the RE+ event in Anaheim, California, Runergy showcased its latest n-type modules, including the DH108N8B. The double-glass module features an all-black design with light weight and a maximum output power of 440W.

Outside of the US, the company has manufacturing plants in China, Thailand and Vietnam, covering the entire value chain, from polysilicon to modules. Runergy currently has a silicon-grade production capacity of 55,000 tons, polysilicon capacity of 130,000 tons, ingot pulling capacity of 7GW and wafer slicing capacity of 10GW. Most of the annual nameplate capacity comes from solar cells with 63GW, while its module production capacity is at 23GW.

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