Ottawa solar Glass Procurement

Why is Canadian premium sand launching a solar panel glass project?

Besides influencing First Solar and its growing glass supply chain, policies such as the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are also spurring crystalline silicon manufacturing investment. This has triggered Canadian Premium Sand (CPS), a new entrant from Canada, to announce a solar panel glass project.

Why are solar glass suppliers investing in new production capacity?

As PV module capacity increases, glass suppliers are investing in new solar glass production capacity. New facilities are popping up in North America, with unique features to ensure competitiveness, such as using recycled material.

What is the demand for solar glass?

Andries Wantenaar, from market intelligence company Rethink Technology Research, said that "demand for solar glass is looking robust." “We’re excited about the potential for domestic solar manufacturing growth to provide jobs and R&D development in the US,” Solarcycle Chief Operating Officer (COO) Rob Vinje told pv magazine.

Will solar pattern glass reach 100 GW by 2030?

Anshul Vishal, head of corporate development at CPS, estimates that demand for solar pattern glass in North America will reach nearly 100 GW by 2030. This growth is driven by the reshoring of the solar panel manufacturing supply chain in the US.