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Where is Toyo launching a solar cell plant in Ethiopia?

The proposed solar cell manufacturing plant will be developed on a 31,500m² facility in Hawassa, for which TOYO has already executed a lease agreement. The project location is a strategic choice influenced by Ethiopia’s favourable investment policies, tariff exemptions and hydropower resources.

Does Ethiopia have a tariff exemption for bifacial solar cells?

Ethiopia has been granted a tariff exemption for bifacial solar cells under Section 201 of the US Trade Act 1974. TOYO CEO Junsei Ryu stated: “Establishing this manufacturing plant is a key step in our strategic vision to diversify our supply chain and enhance our sourcing capabilities for solar solutions in the global market.

Will Japan build a duty-free solar cell factory in Ethiopia?

Sign up here. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Japan's TOYO Co. Ltd on Monday said it will build a 2 gigawatt solar cell factory in Ethiopia that will provide duty-free components to a panel factory it is planning in the United States.

Why did Ethiopia choose a solar project?

The project location is a strategic choice influenced by Ethiopia’s favourable investment policies, tariff exemptions and hydropower resources. The chosen site will undergo modifications to accommodate a modern, automated solar cell production line.

How many jobs will a bifacial solar plant create in Ethiopia?

Once complete, TOYO estimates the new facility will create up to 880 jobs, including manufacturing and engineering. Ethiopia is exempt from tariffs for bifacial solar cells under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 of the U.S.

Where does Ethiopia's electricity come from?

Approximately 90% of Ethiopia’s electricity generation comes from hydropower, with wind contributing 8% and thermal sources accounting for the remaining 2%.