Thornova Solar, a solar PV manufacturer has commenced solar PV production in Indonesia each with a nameplate annual capacity of 2.5 GW. The company states that this move is in response to changes in U.S. regulations as the United States remains its largest market.
Thornova Solar Expands PV Production to Meet U.S. Demand
Thornova Solar has adapted to recent changes in U.S. regulations by starting solar panel and cell manufacturing operations in Indonesia. This move allows Thornova to maintain a steady supply of affordable, high-efficiency and reliable solar products for its U.S. customers. The manufacturing facilities have a nameplate capacity of 2.5 GW each.
“We have equipped the Indonesia plant with our state-of-the-art production technology, and we are excited to announce that it is now in full-scale production of solar modules. While we began commissioning in September, we are now ready to meet customer demand for advanced solar technology.” said William Sheng, CEO of Thornova Solar.
The PV production facility features cutting-edge, fully automated technology. Utilizing a 5G-AGV-based transport system with mobile robots, it employs advanced flexible intralogistics automation solutions. Integrated with a fifth-generation mobile network for high performance, reliability, speed and low latency, this setup significantly boosts the performance and efficiency of the AGVs transporting materials within Thornova Solar’s new factory.
Thornova Solar’s Advanced Module Manufacturing Facility on Batam Island
The solar module manufacturing facility on Batam Island, Indonesia is equipped with advanced technology to produce modules ranging from 400 Watts in a sleek full-black design for residential use to 720 Watts for large-scale, ground-mounted utility projects. Utilizing both PERC and N-type cell technologies, these solar modules are designed to deliver exceptional performance and efficiency across a wide range of solar applications.
“The US is the most important market for Thornova Solar. Therefore, ensuring proper production capacity by the local regulations is mandatory to meet the increasing demand for our modules in this market. Furthermore, our plans go beyond providing modules from Indonesia. This is only the first step. We are pursuing capacity additions in the US. By mid-2025, US customers will have the choice of getting N-type PV cells or modules from Indonesia, Laos or the USA, providing a variety of supply chain solutions. Early in 2026, we will be able to provide 100% US-made modules – fully meeting the domestic content requirements.” William Sheng, CEO of Thornova Solar added.
Thornova Solar Targets 10 GW Capacity by 2024
Thornova Solar—part of the Yuncheng Solar Technology Group—operates a 1.5 GW solar module factory in Vietnam, dedicated exclusively to serving the U.S. market. Following its merger with sister company Sunova Solar which retained the Thornova Solar brand, the company expects to reach a cumulative operational capacity of 10 GW of PV modules and 9 GW of solar cells by the end of 2024. Additionally, in October, Thornova Solar announced a new partnership with Upsolar to provide customized solar solutions to the Balkan countries, Cyprus, Greece and Romania.