Hanwha Qcells Wins Meta Solar Project

Hanwha Solutions Qcells Division won a large-scale project to supply renewable energy power to the global big tech company Meta.

Hanwha Qcells announced on July 6 that it signed a contract with the US renewable energy developer Zelestra Energy to construct a solar power plant in Gibson County, Indiana. About 320,000 Hanwha Qcells modules will be used for this power plant, which will be built with a capacity of 200MW, and Hanwha Qcells will directly perform the EPC. This corresponds to the amount of power that about 36,000 households in the US can use for one year, and all the power produced after completion at the end of 2027 will be used by Meta.

This project holds significant symbolism in that it transforms a site that was formerly a coal mining site into an eco-friendly energy production base. The project name ‘Reclamation’ carries the meaning of industrial site restoration, and upon completion, it is expected to contribute to the recovery of the local ecosystem through soil stabilization and green space restoration.

Hanwha Qcells completed its local supply chain by completing ‘Solar Hub’, the largest integrated solar manufacturing base in North America, in Georgia, US, last June. The integrated solution combining stable equipment manufacturing capabilities with financing and EPC is acting as a strong competitive advantage in the North American market. This order is also interpreted as a result of the market’s recognition of its capability to execute large-scale projects.

Chris Hodrick, Head of the EPC Business Division at Hanwha Qcells, expressed confidence, stating, “Based on our manufacturing capabilities in the US and proven construction capabilities, we will actively support global companies in achieving their clean energy goals.”