Gstar has announced the commencement of construction of its new silicon rod and silicon wafer factory in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The factory, covering 60,000ft², is expected to feature fully digitalised and smart production processes.
It will focus on the production of monocrystalline silicon rods and large-sized silicon wafers, specifically in 182mm and 210mm variants.
The company aims for the factory to drive technological advancements in the production of large-sized, thin-film, and fine-line silicon wafers.
This is intended to enhance the quality and efficiency of its offerings to better meet global needs.
Anticipated to begin operations by the end of this year, the plant is projected to reach an annual production capacity of 3GW for crystal pulling and an additional 3GW for slicing.
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By GlobalDataThis capacity is expected to bolster Gstar’s position in the international photovoltaic (PV) component market.
Gstar, established in 2019, is a technology company that specialises in PV power generation solutions.
The company says it is committed to vertical integration within the industry, encompassing independent research and development, design, production, and sales of silicon wafers, cells, frames, and modules.
The ground-breaking of the silicon wafer factory aligns with the company’s objectives to strengthen its market presence and technological leadership in the PV industry.
