Hounen Solar establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County

March 13, 2023 Orangeburg, SC – Hounen Solar (Hounen), a global solar panel manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first United States manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $33 million investment will create 200 new jobs.

Headquartered in Chino, California, Hounen manufactures solar photovoltaic (PV) panels worldwide, serving the clean energy market. In addition to solar panels, the company creates other electrical products. With a commitment to sustainability, Hounen uses innovative power sources to create clean energy including sustainable systems, turbine energy and renewable energy.

Located at 145 Millennium Drive in Orangeburg, Hounen’s plans include leasing a 200, 720-square-foot plant, marking the company’s first manufacturing operations in the U.S and first South Carolina location.

The Orangeburg County facility will allow the company to develop, manufacture and sell one gigawatt (GW) crystalline silicon PV panels in the U.S. Individuals interested in joining the Hounen team should email resumes to the company at christina@hounenus.com.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a $500,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant to Orangeburg County to assist with the costs of building improvements.

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“We are excited to announce our first manufacturing operations in the United States. Our new solar panel assembly plant will allow us to produce one GW crystalline silicon PV panels for markets in the U.S. We are grateful for the help and support of the South Carolina team and look forward to providing more economic opportunities in the state.”
– Jufang Lv, Chief Executive Officer, Hounen Solar

“Hounen’s investment in Orangeburg County not only adds to the state’s growing renewable energy economy but also shows that South Carolina is a place where companies in every industry can thrive. We look forward to creating a strong partnership with Hounen for years to come and seeing the impact of these 200 new jobs.” – Henry McMaster, Governor, State of South Carolina

“This investment by Hounen will further strengthen South Carolina’s growing reputation in the clean energy sector, and we are excited for the environmental and economic opportunities that they will bring to the state. We welcome them to Orangeburg County and look forward to seeing them excel.” – Harry M.   III, Secretary of Commerce, Stateof South Carolina

“We are delighted to welcome Hounen to Orangeburg County. Orangeburg County is a dynamic community on many fronts, from our talented, quality workforce to being the prime location for diverse industries across the globe. Hounen’s $33 million investment and creation of 200 jobs demonstrate how our community and the state work together as a team and support one another for the betterment of all.”
Johnnie Wright Sr., Chairman, Orangeburg County Council

“Hounen Solar’s announcement reflects the County of Orangeburg’s vision to diversify our business portfolio. We are delighted that they have selected Orangeburg County to establish its first US operation. The additional 200 jobs will improve the quality for our citizens. We look forward to working with a tremendous leader in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry.” – Harold Young, County Administrator, County of Orangeburg

“Hounen Solar is ready for the future and so is Orangeburg County. The new location will allow them to effectively support their growing customer base. We are excited that they have chosen Orangeburg County to launch their operations in this part of the country. Success awaits!” – Ken Middleton, Chairman, Orangeburg County Development Commission

FIVE FAST FACTS
• Hounen Solar (Hounen) is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County.
• The company’s $33 million investment will help create 200 new jobs.
• Hounen is a global solar panel manufacturer.
• Located at 145 Millennium Drive in Orangeburg, SC.
• Individuals interested in joining the Hounen team should contact the company via email at
christina@hounenus.com