Hyundai Energy Solutions Completes 750MW Solar Smart Factory

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Hyundai Energy Solutions, a solar power subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, has completed a solar power smart factory, establishing a total solar module production capacity of 1.35GW.

Hyundai Energy Solutions announced on the 14th that it has expanded its new solar module factory in Eumseong, Chungbuk, with a capacity of 750MW, and will begin mass production of ultra-high output new products from early August. Through this, production capacity has more than doubled from the previous 600MW.

The newly completed factory has introduced state-of-the-art smart systems and unmanned automated robots to manage and analyze the traceability and quality of all processes from raw material receipt to final product manufacturing. In particular, by automating the logistics system, production efficiency was increased by about 20%, and an advanced integrated production management system (Manufacturing Execution System) that monitors the status and operation of various equipment in real time was applied, improving the defect rate in the process to nearly zero.

The new factory will produce a large-area (M6: 166mm×166mm) solar module new product, which was first developed domestically last year. This product is a high-output, high-efficiency product currently in highest demand in the market, with a maximum output of 450W and a conversion efficiency of 20.7%. The bifacial type can generate up to 25% additional power.

Hyundai Energy Solutions, which entered the solar business in 2004, holds solar power certified testing laboratories designated by global certification bodies UL in the U.S. and VDE in Germany. It is solidifying its position as a PV Total Solution Provider by expanding solar solutions using various types of solar modules, including floating solar power.

A Hyundai Energy Solutions official stated, “The introduction of this smart factory has enabled more efficient and high-quality product manufacturing,” adding, “We will continue technological development and additional investment according to customer needs and market changes.”

Meanwhile, Hyundai Energy Solutions will participate in the ‘International Green Energy Expo (EXCO)’ held in Daegu for three days starting from the 15th, showcasing new products such as Korea market-tailored products and large-area bifacial modules.

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