SEG Solar Breaks Ground on 5GW Photovoltaic Industrial Park in Indonesia, Aiming for Full PV Value Chain Expansion

SEG Solar (SEG), a leading U.S. photovoltaic module manufacturer, has begun construction on its integrated photovoltaic industrial park in Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang, Central Java, Indonesia. This project underscores SEG’s commitment to global growth and investment in the region, with plans to achieve a 5GW annual production capacity for silicon ingots, wafers, cells, and modules— making it Indonesia’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic industrial park.

Phase one of the project will focus on constructing 10 advanced N-type cell production lines, targeting an annual capacity of 5GW, with completion expected by Q2 2025. SEG plans to collaborate with other PV component suppliers—such as those producing wafers, ingots, junction boxes, frames, and EVA films—to establish manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, driving comprehensive business development across the entire PV value chain. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key figures, including Nurul Ichwan, Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion; Ngurah Wirawan, President Director of KITB; and Michael Eden, General Counsel of SEG, who all delivered notable speeches. They were joined by over 20 local government officials, including Batang Regional Military Commander Letkol Inf Ahmad Alam Budiman, leaders from Grand Batang City, and SEG’s core Indonesian management team.

Michael Eden, SEG Solar CO-founder and General Counsel, highlighted, “As a crucial part of SEG’s global strategy, we are committed to building the Indonesian facility into a highly efficient and competitive vertically integrated photovoltaic industrial park, optimizing the upstream and downstream layout of the N-type industry chain. The Solar cells and solar panels produced in this industry park will support Indonesian government in its carbon emission reduction plan and supply SEG Solar’s U.S. in Houston module factory, ensuring the traceability and reliability of the supply chain.”

Ngurah Wirawan, President Director of Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang, said, “SEG’s collaboration with KITB will create a sustainable, green, and smart industrial park. This project will be a key driver in accelerating the green industry transformation in Indonesia and the Southeast Asia region.”

Nurul Ichwan, Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion, Ministry of Investment/BKPM of Republic of Indonesia, added, “The official commencement of SEG’s Indonesian factory signifies a solid step for Indonesia in promoting renewable energy and green industry development with foreign investment. SEG’s investment in Indonesia will stimulate local economic development and enhance Indonesia’s position in the global renewable energy industry supply chain. The industrial park is expected to create over 3,000 jobs, providing employment opportunities and economic vitality to the local community.”