Spain-based Sunwafe plans 20 GW wafer factory with €200 million grant

Spanish solar manufacturer Sunwafe is building a 20 GW ingot and wafer production facility in northern Spain with the backing of a €200 million government grant, marking a European push to localize solar supply chains.

First covered Jul 12, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT · 1 article

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6h PV Magazine Spain targets wafer production — Spain-based Sunwafe is planning a 20 GW ingot and wafer factory. The project is progressing quickly, with a site secured in northern Spain and a €200 million…

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pv-magazine-india.com Sunwafe secures land for 20 GW silicon wafer plant in Spain – pv magazine India

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Appeared in: 2026-07-13 (#5)

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