Made in the USA
What does it really mean to be made in America?
For SolarWorld, being made in America means more than simply assembling foreign components in the USA, which does little to benefit the economy. By carrying out the entire value chain in the USA , we are creating American manufacturing jobs not only at our factories but at our suppliers’ factories as well.
American components and materials
- Raw silicon
- Tempered glass
- Aluminum module frames
- Back sheets and embedding
- Other direct and indirect materials
American manufacturing
- Silicon reprocessing in Vancouver, WA
- Crystal growing and wafering in Hillsboro, OR
- Cell manufacturing in Hillsboro, OR
- Module assembly, sales & customer service in Camarillo, CA
Why made in America is important to our customers
- Highest quality products
- Reliable delivery schedules
- Local warranty and product support
- Real energy independence vs importing
- Meets and exceeds Buy America requirements
- Avoids environmental costs of overseas shipping
- Money spent stimulates the US economy and creates US jobs
- Processes meet stringent US labor and environmental policies
SolarWorld is investing over $500 million to expand US-based manufacturing, which generates hundreds of millions of dollars each year for American workers, goods and services.