Goldi America will invest $63M into a solar module facility in Forest, VA, creating 104 jobs. (Photo: Linkedin/Lynchburg Region, VA)
Class continued, “We are excited to partner with local universities to foster innovation within our industry and the energy sector, and we look forward to collaborating with residential, commercial, and utility sectors to meet their solar energy needs. Additionally, we are coordinating with the Veteran’s Workforce Commission to hire veterans, providing them with the necessary skills and in-house training to succeed and progress within our organization. The Goldi America modules will be designed for various applications, including agrivoltaics, and will feature bifacial dual glass technology, capable of generating up to 725 Watts (W) of energy under Standard Test Conditions (STC).”
As part of its phase II expansion, Goldi America is also adding a Solar Module Recycling line to foster a true net-zero product lifecycle. This initiative will accept old and broken modules from other manufacturers, helping customers replace them with Solarix’s advanced modules. This strategic addition underscores Goldi America’s commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency.
Increasing clean energy manufacturing and output is a goal for both the Lynchburg Region and Virginia as a whole.
In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), setting a goal to make Virginia’s energy economy carbon-free by 2050 and establish a 16-Gigawatt (GW) goal for energy generation from solar and onshore wind. Goldi America’s new facility is set to achieve a production capacity of 1 GW per year with plans to expand to 3 GW per year in their Forest, VA facility, significantly aiding Virginia and surrounding states in meeting their clean energy goals. The facility is projected to produce 200 modules per hour, boasting production cycle times at 99.95% quality output, and offering a 30-Year Performance Warranty on every module.
“We are excited to welcome Goldi America to the Lynchburg Region – an established and growing energy manufacturing hub here in Virginia,” said Rosana Chaidez, Board Chair of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance and President & CEO of Handy Distribution. “I’d also like to thank the Bank of the James for their integral partnership on this project. Our region stands ready to support Goldi America’s growth and aspirations.”
“I’m thrilled that Goldi America has decided to set up operations in Bedford County,” said Edgar Tuck, Chairman of the Bedford County Board of Supervisors. “It’s great to see this long-vacant space finally being put to beneficial use.”
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