Who is the new solar startup named Violet Power?

Violet will make solar equipment for the residential market. Violet Power, an Oregon-based solar startup helmed by the recently retired director of the Department of Energy’s solar office, plans to build a fully integrated manufacturing plant in Washington state.

What is the capacity of the Bellingham factory?

The Bellingham factory has a capacity of 200 MWh and will support demand for marine energy storage systems in the Americas. The factory produced its first Orca battery module in November 22 and has already delivered several orders.

Where is violet power located?

The emphasis on local manufacturing may have contributed to Violet Power's decision to locate its plant in Moses Lake, Washington, where the startup may be able to support another part of the solar supply chain: Violet’s factory will be located across the street from REC Silicon’s shuttered polysilicon plant.

Where is Silfab Solar headquartered?

Silfab Solar is headquartered outside Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It has opened two factories in North America: one in Bellingham, Washington, and the new one in Burlington, Washington, which is 24 miles south of the first one.

Is this the only crystalline silicon solar plant in the US?

Over time, the company plans to add modules and then wafers, making it the only U.S. crystalline silicon solar plant producing all of those parts of the supply chain.

What's happening at the violet solar factory?

After ramping through 2021, the Violet factory will be ready to roll out between 300 and 500 megawatts' worth of solar cells per year. Over time, the company plans to add modules and then wafers, making it the only U.S. crystalline silicon solar plant producing all of those parts of the supply chain.