The Solartech factory will be located in New York State and will create up to 100 jobs. The line will include Spire’s equipment, process knowledge, training and module certification assistance. Solartech will begin production using Spire’s 60 cell, 220W module design.
Roger Little, chairman and CEO of Spire, said: ”Solartech is responding to the need for more US based manufacturing for PV modules.
”With the federal and state incentives for PV systems now in place, the US market has become the fastest growing in the world. It is projected to be more than 2GW by 2011, with as much as a 1GW shortfall of US based manufacturing.”
Todd Roberts, CEO of Solartech, said: ”We chose Spire because they are renowned for their technology and unfailing support; our experience with them has been outstanding. As an American company, they also have the best ability to understand our needs and support us throughout the launch and ramp up of the factory.”
