Translucent Solar has commenced operations at a newly established solar panel assembly facility in Summerville, South Carolina. The factory represents the company’s entry into domestic manufacturing and is expected to reach its full annual production capacity of 1.2 gigawatts by the conclusion of 2026. The facility will manufacture solar panels intended for utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications across the United States.
The project constitutes the initial phase of a larger investment totaling $15.6 million. It reflects the broader policy environment encouraging domestic solar panel production through manufacturing incentives and tariff measures that have been implemented across different administrations.
According to Augustus Rylands, managing director of Translucent Solar, the South Carolina facility marks only the beginning of the company’s expansion strategy in the American market. The company has signaled intentions to establish additional manufacturing operations focused on solar cells and wafers in the coming years. This expansion plan indicates confidence in the long-term viability of domestic solar manufacturing operations.
The venture into U.S. production follows an earlier attempt at market entry. In 2022, Translucent Solar pursued a partnership arrangement with Philadelphia Solar, though that collaboration did not materialize. The current facility represents a more direct approach to establishing a manufacturing presence within the United States.
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