This will be Alpex’s first solar energy facility and will support its growth into both the standard module and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) markets.

Spire will provide Alpex with a semi-automated crystalline cell module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 15MW of solar modules per year.

Spire will also supply the process technology and training to operate the factory, as well as assistance in qualifying the factory and its modules to international standards and certification.

The line is designed to be easily expandable at a later date and will integrate Spire’s key assembly, lamination, and testing machines, along with intermediate tooling stations.