Corning, Suniva and Heliene Announce First ‘Made in America’ Solar Module Supply Chain
Corning (NYSE: GLW), Suniva, and Heliene have announced a landmark partnership to create the first fully U.S.-made solar module supply chain. This initiative involves Corning supplying wafers and hyper-pure polysilicon sourced from Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), which Corning majority owns. These components are manufactured in Michigan, while the solar cells are produced in Georgia. The resulting solar module features up to 66% domestic content, the highest in the market, offering significant advantages through the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) domestic content bonus. This partnership aims to strengthen the U.S. energy supply chain, support American job creation, and enhance energy independence. Executives from all three companies highlighted the importance of this collaboration in bolstering the domestic economy and providing high-quality solar components.
Corning (NYSE: GLW), Suniva e Heliene hanno annunciato una collaborazione storica per creare la prima catena di fornitura di moduli solari completamente realizzati negli Stati Uniti. Questa iniziativa prevede che Corning fornisca wafer e polisilicio iper-puro proveniente da Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), di cui Corning detiene la maggioranza. Questi componenti sono prodotti in Michigan, mentre le celle solari vengono realizzate in Georgia. Il modulo solare risultante presenta fino al 66% di contenuto nazionale, il più alto sul mercato, offrendo vantaggi significativi attraverso il bonus per il contenuto nazionale del Credito d'Imposta per gli Investimenti (ITC). Questa partnership mira a rafforzare la catena di approvvigionamento energetico degli Stati Uniti, sostenere la creazione di posti di lavoro americani e migliorare l'indipendenza energetica. I dirigenti di tutte e tre le aziende hanno sottolineato l'importanza di questa collaborazione nel rafforzare l'economia domestica e fornire componenti solari di alta qualità.
Corning (NYSE: GLW), Suniva y Heliene han anunciado una asociación histórica para crear la primera cadena de suministro de módulos solares completamente fabricados en EE. UU. Esta iniciativa implica que Corning suministrará obleas y polisilicio hiper-puro procedente de Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), de la cual Corning posee la mayoría. Estos componentes se fabrican en Michigan, mientras que las celdas solares se producen en Georgia. El módulo solar resultante presenta hasta un 66% de contenido nacional, el más alto del mercado, ofreciendo ventajas significativas a través del bono de contenido nacional del Crédito Fiscal por Inversión (ITC). Esta asociación tiene como objetivo fortalecer la cadena de suministro de energía de EE. UU., apoyar la creación de empleos en América y mejorar la independencia energética. Los ejecutivos de las tres empresas destacaron la importancia de esta colaboración para fortalecer la economía nacional y proporcionar componentes solares de alta calidad.
코닝(NYSE: GLW), 선비나(Suniva), 그리고 헬리엔(Heliene)은 미국에서 완전히 제조된 최초의 태양광 모듈 공급망을 만들기 위한 역사적인 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 코닝이 헴록 반도체(Hemlock Semiconductor, HSC)에서 공급받은 웨이퍼와 하이퍼 퓨어 폴리실리콘을 제공하는 것을 포함하며, 코닝이 이 회사를 대부분 소유하고 있습니다. 이러한 구성 요소는 미시간에서 제조되며, 태양전지는 조지아에서 생산됩니다. 결과적으로 태양광 모듈은 최대 66%의 국내 콘텐츠를 특징으로 하며, 이는 시장에서 가장 높은 수치로, 투자세액공제(ITC) 국내 콘텐츠 보너스를 통해 상당한 이점을 제공합니다. 이 파트너십은 미국 에너지 공급망을 강화하고, 미국 내 일자리 창출을 지원하며, 에너지 독립성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 세 회사의 경영진은 이 협력이 국내 경제를 강화하고 고품질 태양광 구성 요소를 제공하는 데 얼마나 중요한지를 강조했습니다.
Corning (NYSE: GLW), Suniva et Heliene ont annoncé un partenariat historique pour créer la première chaîne d'approvisionnement de modules solaires entièrement fabriqués aux États-Unis. Cette initiative implique que Corning fournisse des wafers et du polysilicium hyper pur provenant de Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), dont Corning détient la majorité. Ces composants sont fabriqués dans le Michigan, tandis que les cellules solaires sont produites en Géorgie. Le module solaire résultant présente jusqu'à 66 % de contenu national, le plus élevé du marché, offrant des avantages significatifs grâce au bonus de contenu national du Crédit d'Impôt pour Investissement (ITC). Ce partenariat vise à renforcer la chaîne d'approvisionnement énergétique des États-Unis, à soutenir la création d'emplois américains et à améliorer l'indépendance énergétique. Les dirigeants des trois entreprises ont souligné l'importance de cette collaboration pour renforcer l'économie nationale et fournir des composants solaires de haute qualité.
Corning (NYSE: GLW), Suniva und Heliene haben eine historische Partnerschaft angekündigt, um die erste vollständig in den USA hergestellte Lieferkette für Solarmodule zu schaffen. Diese Initiative umfasst, dass Corning Wafer und hyperreines Polysilizium von Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) liefert, an dem Corning die Mehrheit hält. Diese Komponenten werden in Michigan hergestellt, während die Solarzellen in Georgia produziert werden. Das resultierende Solarmodul weist bis zu 66% inländischen Inhalt auf, den höchsten auf dem Markt, und bietet erhebliche Vorteile durch den Bonus für inländischen Inhalt des Investitionssteuergutscheins (ITC). Diese Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die US-Energieversorgungskette zu stärken, die Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen in Amerika zu unterstützen und die Energieunabhängigkeit zu fördern. Die Führungskräfte aller drei Unternehmen hoben die Bedeutung dieser Zusammenarbeit zur Stärkung der heimischen Wirtschaft und zur Bereitstellung hochwertiger Solarbauteile hervor.
- First fully U.S.-made solar module supply chain.
- Up to 66% domestic content in solar modules.
- Significant ITC domestic content bonus benefits.
- Strengthens U.S. energy supply chain.
- Supports American job creation.
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Insights
Corning's strategic partnership with Suniva and Heliene represents a significant positioning move in the emerging domestic solar supply chain, creating the first fully American-made solar module with industry-leading domestic content. This collaborative effort strategically aligns with current U.S. energy policies that incentivize domestic manufacturing.
The partnership leverages Corning's manufacturing expertise and its majority ownership of Hemlock Semiconductor to provide important components - wafers and polysilicon - for the solar manufacturing process. The resulting modules contain solar cells with up to
Manufacturing Supply Chain Expert: This partnership demonstrates effective vertical integration in the solar supply chain, with production spanning multiple states: polysilicon and wafers from Michigan and solar cells from Georgia. The domestic sourcing addresses growing concerns about supply chain resilience in critical energy technologies while positioning Corning to benefit from policy tailwinds supporting American manufacturing. The company is leveraging existing manufacturing capabilities rather than requiring entirely new investment, suggesting efficient use of resources. From a strategic perspective, this positions Corning to capture value from both component sales and potentially increasing market share in the growing renewable energy sector.
Energy Policy Analyst: The timing of this partnership is strategically significant amid increasing government support for domestic manufacturing in critical energy sectors. The Investment Tax Credit domestic content bonus provides a meaningful competitive advantage that could drive adoption of these modules in commercial and utility-scale solar projects. This initiative addresses national security concerns by reducing dependence on imported solar components. While the immediate financial impact for Corning isn't quantified in the announcement, the strategic positioning in the renewable energy supply chain represents a forward-looking diversification beyond traditional materials businesses. The competitive landscape remains challenging given international manufacturing competition, but the domestic content advantage creates a meaningful differentiation in the U.S. market.
Premium American Polysilicon, Wafers, and Solar Cells Maximize Domestic Content, Enable
The new module contains a solar cell with up to 66 percent domestic content—the highest percentage on the market—offering solar developers a significant advantage through the Investment Tax Credit domestic content bonus.
“Corning is excited to leverage our advanced manufacturing expertise to deliver top-quality solar components and secure the
“We are excited that this partnership brings a truly Made-in-America solution to
“This partnership is a significant milestone for the
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About Heliene Inc.
Heliene, Inc. is one of North America’s fastest-growing domestic module manufacturers serving the utility-scale, commercial, and residential markets. With an in-house logistics team and remarkably responsive support staff, Heliene delivers competitively priced, high performance solar modules precisely when and where customers need them to accelerate North America’s clean energy transition. Founded in 2010, Heliene consistently ranks as a highly bankable module manufacturer. For more information, visit www.heliene.com.
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Gabrielle Bailey
607-684-4557
baileygr@corning.com
Suniva: info@suniva.com
Heliene: heliene@fischtankpr.com
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