ES Foundry Honored with 2025 CiCi Award for Community Impact by Trade & Industry Development Magazine

GREENWOOD, S.C., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ES Foundry, an American company advancing the U.S. solar industry by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, has been named a winner of a 2025 CiCi (Corporate Investment & Community Impact) Award by Trade & Industry Development magazine.

The award recognizes the company's significant positive impact on the Greenwood community and its role in helping revitalize the U.S. solar manufacturing sector. It honors projects across the country that demonstrate exceptional economic development, community engagement and long-term regional impact.

ES Foundry's selection underscores the strategic importance of its Greenwood facility in meeting the surging demand for domestically manufactured solar cells. As one of the only U.S.-based crystalline solar cell manufacturers, ES Foundry plays a central role in rebuilding a critical part of America's clean energy supply chain — and creating high-quality jobs in the process.

The company is actively hiring in the Greenwood region and is committed to building a strong, skilled workforce rooted in the local community.

"We're proud to call Greenwood home and honored to receive this recognition," said Lionel Moss, GM of Operations, ES Foundry. "This award speaks not only to our mission of revitalizing U.S. manufacturing but also to the strong support we've received from Greenwood County, the local business community and our economic development partners."

The award will be formally recognized at the Greenwood County Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, where representatives from Trade & Industry Development will present ES Foundry with a commemorative certificate.

The full list of 2025 CiCi Award winners and the digital edition of the magazine are available at:
https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/all-states/news/trade-industry-development-honors-2025-cici-award-34319

About ES Foundry

Based in South Carolina, ES Foundry is accelerating the U.S. solar industry by onshoring the manufacturing of crystalline solar cells. The company's state-of-the-art facility in Greenwood produces high-quality solar cells designed to meet the critical needs of U.S. panel manufacturers and address the supply chain demands of developers and EPCs. By offering American-made solar cells, ES Foundry enables customers to unlock an additional investment tax credit (ITC) for domestic content. Backed by a team of seasoned industry veterans, ES Foundry is committed to delivering proven, economical and reliable solar products driving the growth and sustainability of the U.S. clean energy landscape. Follow ES Foundry on LinkedIn, X and Bluesky for the latest updates.

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