SPI Energy's Solarjuice Technology Starting Production & Expanding Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity to 1.1GW at Sacramento Facility

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SPI Energy announced plans to enhance its solar module manufacturing in Sacramento, California, aiming for a capacity of 1.1 GW by mid-2022. Currently operating at 200 MW, Solarjuice Technology will implement advanced technologies to improve efficiency. This expansion comes as the U.S. solar market anticipates installing over 107 GW in the next five years. The upgrade reflects SPI's commitment to renewable energy and aligns with broader industry growth trends.

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• Expansion of solar module manufacturing capacity to 1.1 GW expected by mid-2022.
• Current production capability at 200 MW highlights immediate growth potential.
• Integration of advanced technology will enhance manufacturing efficiency.

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Secured production equipment delivery from expanded manufacturing line expected in mid-May with full capacity expected in second half of 2022

SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 18, 2022 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SPI), a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers, today announced Solarjuice Technology, the Company's solar manufacturing division, signed agreements to upgrade its Sacramento, California manufacturing facility with cutting edge technology expected to increase the existing solar module manufacturing capacity to 1.1 gigawatts (GW) by the second half of 2022.

"We start the production of Made-in-California solar modules at the current capacity of 200MW, and expect to expand the capacity from this new signed production line in Q3," stated Mr. Xiaofeng Denton Peng, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SPI Energy. "The state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing facility, which combines California's highly skilled workers with machine-to-machine connectivity, will feature a high degree of precision automation and continuous improvement for manufacturing PV modules."

The U.S. installed 5.4 GW of solar PV capacity in Q3 2021 to reach 113.5 GW of total installed capacity, enough to power 21.8 million American homes, from the source of SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association). It is expected that U.S. solar generating capacity to grow by 21.5 GW in 2022. In total, the U.S. solar market will install more than 107 GW of solar over the next five years.

About SPI Energy

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPI) is a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions that was founded in 2006 in Roseville, California and its operation headquarters is in Santa Clara, California.

The company has three core divisions: SolarJuice residential solar, the commercial & utility solar division comprised of SPI Solar and Orange Power, and the EdisonFuture/Phoenix Motor EV division. SolarJuice is the leader in renewable energy system solutions for residential and small commercial markets and has extensive operations in the Asia Pacific and North America markets. The commercial & utility solar division provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third party project developers, and develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Phoenix Motor is a leader in medium-duty commercial electric vehicles, and is developing EV charger solutions, electric pickup trucks, electric scooters, and other EV products.

SPI maintains global operations in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe and is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in fast growing green industries such as battery storage, charging stations, and other EVs which leverage the Company's expertise and substantial solar cash flow.

For more information on SPI Energy and its subsidiaries, the Company recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read the Company's public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.SPIgroups.com or available at www.sec.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements

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SOURCE: SPI Energy Co., Ltd.

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FAQ

What is SPI Energy's plan for solar module production in 2022?

SPI Energy plans to expand its solar module manufacturing capacity to 1.1 GW by mid-2022.

When will SPI Energy start increasing its solar module production?

SPI Energy will start increasing production with the new manufacturing line expected in Q3 of 2022.

What current capacity does SPI Energy operate at for solar module manufacturing?

SPI Energy currently operates at a solar module manufacturing capacity of 200 MW.

How does SPI Energy's production plan align with U.S. solar market trends?

SPI's expansion aligns with the U.S. solar market's expected installation of over 107 GW in the next five years.