The U.S. is building 30GW of solar cell manufacturing. Australia has the opportunity to supply into this value chain by producing wafers.
Read our report on the state of play with the U.S. manfuacturing eco-system, why it’s so important, and why the wafer window is closing soon.
Stellar PV has completed a pre-feasibility study, supported for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), to assess the industry context and feasibility of establishing a silicon ingot-pulling and wafering facility in Australia.
The study examines global and domestic solar supply-chain dynamics, Australia’s strategic advantages, and the technical, operational, and commercial requirements for deploying this critical mid-stream manufacturing capability at scale.
The report finds that Australia is well positioned to support a competitive pulling and wafering facility, strengthening domestic solar manufacturing capability while contributing to supply-chain resilience, regional economic development, and export opportunities.
It provides a foundation for progressing Project Clean Wafers into the next phase of development and informs broader policy and industry discussions on Australia’s role in the global solar value chain.
