Stein celebrates Boviet Solar Factory grand opening in Pitt County

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) — Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and elected officials at the grand opening for a new solar module factory in Greenville today.

Stein celebrated Boviets Solar’s $294 million investment in North Carolina and highlighted his continued commitment to clean energy.

“North Carolina continues to be a leader in the clean energy economy, and I am proud to welcome Boviet Solar as it opens its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Greenville,” said Stein. “As our state grows, so do our energy needs. I look forward to partnering with Boviet Solar to strengthen our workforce and build stronger clean tech infrastructure in North Carolina.”

Founded in Vietnam, Boviet Solar announced last year that it would create over 900 jobs and invest $294 million in its first North American manufacturing facility, which will produce high-quality solar panels and photovoltaic cells.

“Boviet is a powerful addition to our supply chain that includes a roster of 220 solar companies that are helping to provide more low-carbon energy sources,” said Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley.

According to a press release, the state-of-the-art facility in Pitt County will expand the company’s global production capacity within a 1-million-square-foot manufacturing campus.

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