SEG solar, a US photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer, has celebrated the inauguration of its 585W Yukon series module in Houston, Texas, establishing it as one of the first manufacturers to achieve module production in the US.

The ceremony was held at SEG’s new PV manufacturing base, which is now fully operational. The facility produces the latest high-efficiency N-type solar modules, with an annual capacity of 2GW.

The company has invested $60m in the facility, which covers 250,000ft².

The production lines are compatible with 182mm and 210mm N-type cells and are equipped with fully automated intelligent manufacturing systems that ensure “seamless integration of automation, information and intelligence”. According to SEG, the production lines will “significantly enhance manufacturing efficiency”.

In his keynote speech, Jim Wood, CEO of SEG, said: “As a leading US solar company, SEG is proud to be among the first to respond to the call for domestic manufacturing by constructing a solar module factory in the US. The completion of the Houston plant marks a significant milestone for SEG and a major advancement in US module manufacturing technology.”

“Looking ahead, SEG will continue to deepen its investments in wafers, cells and modules, closely tracking market trends to meet our customers' needs. Through strategic collaborations across the supply chain, we aim to continuously optimise and enhance the US PV manufacturing industry.”

SEG anticipates establishing its global R&D centre at the Houston PV manufacturing base before the end of 2024. The centre will offer testing services including LID tests, damp heat tests, PID tests, and light and LeTID tests, which ensure the reliability and performance of the modules under various environmental conditions.

The Texas-based solar company was founded in 2016, and by the end of 2023, it had shipped more than 5GW of solar modules worldwide, the company said.