The $1.2bn CIS thin-film module production facility is expected to be brought to full production in July this year.
According to the company, the products manufactured at this plant have secured certifications on performance and safety issued by Japanese and European standards organizations.
Solar Frontier vice president of manufacturing Hiroshi Yoshida said that the Kunitomi plant’s manufacturing processes involve some of the most advanced production automation in the industry.
Solar Frontier focuses on manufacturing solar cells using copper, indium and selenium.