Hounen has been making silicon solar panels in Orangeburg since 2024. The site in Summerville was previously occupied by a home furnishings manufacturer, so Hounen will just need to bring in panel assembly equipment.
“The facility will incorporate advanced automation and intelligent production systems to ensure the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules that meet the standards of the U.S. market,” Hounen stated on its website. “This strategic investment underscores Hounen’s long-term commitment to U.S. domestic manufacturing, technological innovation, and supply chain resilience, contributing to the nation’s transition toward a sustainable and secure clean energy future.”…