Solar Parts Supplier To Build $147M Facility In Cartersville

CARTERSVILLE, GA — A Qcells USA supplier is slated to invest about $147 million into a new manufacturing facility that will bring more than 160 jobs to Cartersville next summer, according to Gov. Brian Kemp's office Thursday.

Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia, a subsidiary of Hanwha Group, is the supplier of Qcells with encapsulant film. These are materials used to guarantee long-term panel durability in solar cells, according to a news release from Kemp's office.

“Georgia is leading the nation in attracting next generation jobs,” Kemp said in the release. “Since we first welcomed Qcells to our state in 2018, we've announced more than 4,000 related jobs for hardworking Georgians. We're proud that Hanwha Advanced Materials is adding to that growing number as it becomes a valued member of the Bartow County community.”

The new facility will be located at Highland 75 Corporate/Industrial Park and will be a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development certified site. It is scheduled to open summer 2024.

Engineers and line operators will be hired. Anyone interested in the job positions can visit Hanwha's website.

“Our community is thrilled to be adding another Hanwha affiliate to our growing family of industries. Their investment in bringing quality jobs to our community is greatly appreciated,” Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini said in the release.

“Our mix of industries in Cartersville and Bartow County is further diversified by adding them to our local mix, and one of our goals from the beginning was to recruit world-class companies to our area. This helps accomplish this goal. It is also important to note that this is another clean energy company coming to our community, illustrating the growth and importance of that market."