1、w w w.t h o r n o v a-s o l a r.c o mBuilding Resilient Solar Supply Chains:From Global Manufacturing to Local ProductionThornova Solar is a leading Non-PFE(FEOC COMPLIANT)USA-affiliated company that boost integrated supply chain capabilities,covering the entire production process from silicon wafer
2、s and solar cells to solar modules.About Thornova SolarCell Capacity7 GWModule Capacity7.5 GWWafer Capacity5 GWCompany ProfileBuilding Resilient PV Manufacturing.Lessons from Establishing High-Performance Manufacturing Across Multiple RegionsBuilding a factory is relatively straightforward.Building
3、a factory that consistently produces highconsistently produces high-quality modules at high yield within months quality modules at high yield within months is much more challenging.Thornovas Manufacturing JourneyMultiple Experience in Setting Up New FactoriesIndonesia Set up in October 2024 modules
4、in massproductionKenya Set up in November 2025 modules and cells in mass productionUSA Modules:South Carolina to be operational byDec 2026 Cells:Oklahoma to be operational by Jan 2027Manufacturing excellence is Manufacturing excellence is repeatable when processes and repeatable when processes and q
5、uality systems are quality systems are standardized.standardized.What Makes a Manufacturing Expansion Successful?The 5 Pillars to SuccessA factory is more than equipment.Success depends on tranferring:Manufacturing Know-howQuality SystemOperational DisciplineTechnology TransferEngineering ExpertiseW
6、orkforce TrainingProcess ControlQuality CultureBuilding High-Yield Factories QuicklyThornovas Approach Equipment InstallationTrial productionand ramp upYield improvementMassproductionExternal qualificationEach new plant follows a structuredramp-up methodology:Goals:Rapid qualificationStable yieldsCo