NorSun Plans $620M Investment in Oklahoma for U.S. Solar Wafer Manufacturing Operations
Summary
"Our pro-growth policies, workforce development efforts, and more of everything energy approach make us an incredible state to invest in, and Im glad NorSun can be a part of it." Production is anticipated to come online in 2026, making the Oklahoma facility among the first in the U.S. to produce high-performing silicon ingots and wafers, currently the biggest bottleneck in achieving a fully domestic solar supply chain. The Tulsa site offers an opportunity to further expand production up to 10 GW as the U.S. continues to prioritize domestic energy manufacturing. In 2023, there were a total of 88 announcements for Commerce-assisted new and expanding companies statewide with a potential investment of $3.6 billion, including Pratt & Whitney, American Airlines, Enel, Windshape and Blue Whale Materials. "This project represents the work of so many and we are excited about the positive impact and direction this new development will have in Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma."