BOVIET SOLAR CELEBRATES OPENING OF ITS FIRST U.S. PV MODULE FACTORY

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd. (the "Company" or "Boviet Solar"), a leading solar energy technology company specializing in monocrystalline PV cells and Gamma Series™ Monofacial and Vega Series™ Bifacial PV modules, is excited to announce the opening of its PV module plant in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina—its first U.S. manufacturing facility.

The $294-million, state-of-the-art facility uses advanced PERC and N-Type solar cell technology to produce high-performance Gamma Series™ Monofacial and Vega Series™ Bifacial PV modules designed for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications. 

Boviet Solar is celebrating its milestone with a grand opening at the factory. Guests, partners, and colleagues will enjoy a networking breakfast, opening ceremony, ribbon-cutting, guided facility tours, and remarks from Boviet Solar executives, local government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, including:

• North Carolina Governor Josh Stein
• North Carolina Senator Kandie Smith
• North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley
• Matt Abele, Executive Director, NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA)
• Jimmy Xie, General Manager of Boviet Solar Technology Global
• Marco Marques, General Manager of Boviet Solar USA Manufacturing Operation
• Songül Atacan, Head of Global Brand and Marketing at Boviet Solar
• Sienna Cen, President of Boviet Solar USA
• Mike Discenza, Cypress Creek Renewables
• Gary Cicero, CEP Renewables
• Hema Gupta, Onyx Renewables
• Mark Rostafin, Vesper Energy

Today's opening completes Phase 1 of the factory, which enables an annual PV module output capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW). Phase 2 is scheduled to begin operation in H2 2026 and will include an additional $100-million investment in another approximately 600,000 square feet for an annual capacity of 2 GW of high-efficiency PV cell manufacturing.

With over 1 million square feet of advanced manufacturing and R&D space, this project represents one of the largest clean energy manufacturing investments in North Carolina, further strengthening the state's industrial base.

"Boviet Solar's investment in Greenville is a win for both our economy and our clean energy future," said Senator Kandie Smith. "This facility is not just creating jobs, but creating opportunity, innovation, and a stronger foundation for Eastern North Carolina."

Phase 1 will ultimately create 460 direct skilled local jobs, while Phase 2 will add another 908 jobs for an expected total of more than 1,310. The plant is also estimated to support about 1,965 indirect positions, bringing more than 3,200 jobs to the region. Boviet's expansion will have a positive ripple effect across the local economy, including increasing demand for real estate, growing local commerce, and strengthening education and workforce partnerships.

"North Carolina continues to be a leader in the clean energy economy, and I am proud to welcome Boviet Solar as it opens its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Greenville," said Governor Josh Stein. "As our state grows, so do our energy needs. I look forward to partnering with Boviet Solar to strengthen our workforce and build stronger clean tech infrastructure in North Carolina."

"With nearly 110,000 people working in our clean energy sector, North Carolina ranks ninth in the nation for clean energy jobs," said N.C. Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. "Boviet is a powerful addition to our supply chain that includes a roster of 220 solar companies that are helping to provide more low-carbon energy sources."

"The grand opening of our Greenville facility is a milestone moment for Boviet Solar and a testament to our enduring commitment to the U.S. market," said Marco Marques, General Manager of Boviet Solar USA Manufacturing Operation. "This facility allows us to manufacture high-performance PV modules on American soil, strengthening domestic clean energy supply chains and making meaningful contributions to North American energy independence and economic growth."

Boviet Solar has established itself as a trusted and reliable partner in the solar industry, earning global recognition for its financial strength, manufacturing excellence, and high-performance PV modules. With a proven track record of working with many of the industry's leading players, Boviet Solar has been named a BNEF Tier 1 PV module manufacturer since 2017, a Top 10 Global Bankable PV Module Manufacturer by Wood Mackenzie, and a Top 10 Global Financially Stable PV Module Manufacturer by Sinovoltaics. Renowned for their power, performance, and quality, Boviet Solar's PV modules have consistently been rated as Top Performers on PVEL Kiwa's PV Module Reliability Scorecard since 2019, reinforcing their reliability and long-term value.

About Boviet Solar

Boviet Solar is a leading solar technology company founded in 2013 in Vietnam, specializing in the manufacturing of high-performance Monocrystalline PV cells and high-quality Gamma Series™ Monofacial and Vega Series™ Bifacial PV modules for residential, commercial, industrial, community, and utility-scale solar applications. Boviet Solar combines business acumen, financial stability, technological expertise, and manufacturing excellence to produce top-performing PV modules while fostering mutual partnerships, ensuring sustainability, supply chain traceability, and compliance with international trade standards.

Boviet Solar has earned a reputation for excellence, holding a Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) Tier 1 ranking, being recognized as one of the top 10 most reliable PV module manufacturers by Wood Mackenzie and Sinovoltaics, and consistently rated as a Top Performer in Kiwa PVEL's PV Module Reliability Scorecard. Boviet Solar's global headquarters is in Vietnam, with manufacturing facilities in both the USA and Vietnam, featuring an annual PV cell and PV module capacity of 3.0 GW, along with additional operations in the USA, Germany, and other regional markets. For more information about our company and products, please visit www.bovietsolar.com.

MEDIA INQUIRES:
Songül Atacan
Head of Global Brand and Marketing
Boviet Solar
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