In 2023, a study was conducted to examine the impact of traffic on major intersections and residents in the neighborhood. The results showed that Silfab Solar will have an insignificant impact on traffic in the community. Truck deliveries will not occur during peak travel times for local residents, and Silfab Solar's off-shift schedules intend to reduce traffic during peak hours.

No, our process does not result in greenhouse gas or toxic waste emissions. Most of the materials used are absorbed into the cell. Any excess materials will be neutralized and treated to exceed the safety guidelines established by the EPA and DHEC.

No, we will pretreat any water we use to exceed SCDHEC and York County quality standards. Any water discharged from our facility is closely monitored and will undergo regular testing by a certified third-party agency.

At Silfab, the health and safety of our employees and surrounding communities are paramount and are at the center of all of our business activities. Solar cell assembly is a safe process. Production occurs in an ISO 8 self-contained clean room environment equipped with specialized air filtration systems, and temperature and humidity controls, which keep the process safe and clean.

Silfab Solar has prioritized York County as its new location because of its abundant skilled labor force and strong local economy. The tremendous economic impact of our investment in the area will benefit residents, businesses, and public services.

Silfab Solar is the North American leader in solar. With over 40 years of experience, Silfab is known as an industry top performer producing superior-quality products backed by one of the most trusted warranties in the industry. Silfab Solar panels are trusted to power homes, schools, churches, and government facilities. We are continuously improving our sustainability efforts by investing in new technology, refurbishing old panels, recycling, and donating to communities in need.

Silfab Solar will use significantly fewer trucks than any potential distribution center, which is the original use for the space. We will need at most one truck per hour, while distribution centers could use upwards of 1,000 trucks daily.

Within three years, we are committed to creating 800 new skilled jobs. We project to fill 50% of those jobs within the first year of our operations. Once fully staffed, our estimated payroll will be slightly over $11 million annually.

This process interconnects solar cells through a conductive medium to create the necessary electrical connections for the end user, laminating all the materials together and encasing the laminate in a frame to create a solar module (solar panel).

Silfab Solar is proud to offer nine paid holidays, medical & dental insurance, 401K retirement plan options, critical illness & disability insurance, and vision insurance. We also provide tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 annually for eligible employees. Employees will also have the potential to earn annual or monthly bonuses based on production.

Yes, Silfab qualifies for York County’s FILOT incentive offer which the County advertises to attract business. The FILOT has specific performance metrics and is subject to repayment provisions if Silfab does not achieve those metrics. The FILOT is not paid from the County’s existing pool of tax dollars, rather it amounts to a reduction of new property taxes generated by the Silfab project.

Silfab’s requested use of the building was deemed by York County zoning staff to be Light industrial. This zoning classification is consistent with the County’s land use plan and all available definitions. An appeal was made to York County Board of Zoning Appeals and Silfab is waiting on an official letter of determination to decide next steps.

Yes. SCDHEC has approved Silfab Solar's air permit. Silfab aims to exceed SCDHEC quality standards.

The solar industry is actively looking to diversify its suppliers. We hope to see significant progress in the reshoring of glass manufacturing as this will support Silfab to further meet its goal of reshoring the solar industry to the United States. One of Silfab’s specific goals is to repatriate solar cell production to the United Sates to eliminate dependency on foreign suppliers of solar cells in the domestic solar value chain.

Silfab is fully accountable towards repairs and remediation of damages it may cause to the building or site environment under contract with the landlord/property owner and under applicable law. Silfab will ensure insurance coverage for its obligations and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

No. All solar cell and solar modules assembly processes take place indoors.