ReCreate Unveils Advanced Solar Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee: Collaborative Venture of Industry Leaders Dean Solon and Hamlet Tunyan to Increase U.S. Solar Energy Production

Dean Solon, founder, CEO and president of Create Energy and Shoals Technologies Group, along with Hamlet Tunyan, CEO of RECOM Technologies, announced the launch of ReCreate. This new venture will create a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tennessee with a planned production capacity of up to 5 GW of modules and 5 GW of cells for the North American and European markets.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 significantly boosted U.S. solar production by offering production tax credits for manufacturers and investment tax credits for developers of projects using domestic content. Wood Mackenzie predicts that by 2027 announced module production capacity will be 144 GW, cell production capacity will be 71 GW and wafer production capacity will be 61 GW. This represents a significant increase from the current 26 GW of module capacity and minimal wafer or cell production. The projected capacity of 5 GW of both cells and modules under ReCreate will significantly increase supply.

The facility is located at Create Energy’s manufacturing facility in Portland, Tennessee. Create Energy, an American renewable energy company founded by Solon, produces a wide range of products including transformers, switchgears, PV, BESS and EV solutions, as well as comprehensive turnkey EPC services. Recognized for innovative leadership in the renewable energy sector, Solon has over 30 years of experience in engineering, innovation and manufacturing development both in the U.S. and around the world.

“We are excited to fire up the rocket engines on this new venture and deliver high-quality, American-made solar solutions,” Solon said. “Our mission at Create Energy is to ReCreate the renewable energy market and offer end-to-end solutions for solar, BESS and eMobility projects. ReCreate will set standards in the photovoltaic modules and cells market.”

Tunyan, a prominent figure in Europe’s renewable energy sector, brings decades of expertise in clean technology production, design investment and development. RECOM Technologies produces modules, cells, inverters, hybrid storage systems, batteries and chargers for electric vehicles, integrating research and development, production and distribution. The company has an annual production capacity exceeding 3.2 GW and sales in over 110 countries.

Commenting on the partnership with Solon, Tunyan said: “This project represents a significant advancement in our commitment to renewable energy and innovation. By producing in the USA, we support the local economy and set new industry standards. Working with Dean Solon, whose expertise and vision is unparalleled, enhances our ability to deliver exceptional solar solutions and drive significant change in the energy sector.

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