Taiwanese solar manufacturers Sino-American Silicon (SAS) and United Renewable Energy (URE) plan to build a 1 GW TOPCon module factory in the United States, with an estimated investment of TWD 1.5 billion ($40 million).

Taiwanese manufacturers Sino-American Silicon (SAS) and United Renewable Energy (URA) have announced plans to build a solar module factory in the United States, although the location has not yet been disclosed.

The facility is expected to have an annual production capacity of 1 GW and require an investment of TWD 1.5 billion (approximately $40 million), according to a filing submitted by SAS to the Taiwanese stock exchange.

The company said the factory will manufacture TOPCon modules, with 70% to 80% of initial production capacity already secured through customer demand.

No further technical or financial details about the project have been disclosed.