China-based solar manufacturer Astronergy, a subsidiary of the Chint Group, is investing USD 700 million in its second solar module manufacturing facility in Turkey. The plant will be located in the western city of Balıkesir, where the company has already secured land in the organised industrial zone. Construction will break ground by the end of 2025. In the initial phase, the factory will focus on manufacturing photovoltaic wafers and cells, targeting an annual production capacity of 3 GW.

Production Timeline and Capacity Expansion

By 2028, the plant is expected to be running at full capacity, expanding its production to 5 GW per year. At that stage, the facility will also begin producing finished solar modules in addition to photovoltaic wafers and cells.

The plant will employ the company's high-efficiency TOPCon 4.0 cell technology to meet global standards. This represents a significant expansion from Astronergy's existing operations in the country.

Export Strategy and Market Focus

Astronergy aims to export 80 percent of the output from this new facility, primarily targeting the United States and Southern Europe. This export-focused approach positions the Turkish facility as a key component in the company's international supply chain strategy.

The company already operates a 1 GW solar module plant in Adana, making the Balıkesir facility its second manufacturing location in Turkey. The expansion aligns with Turkey's broader push to attract foreign investment in high-tech and green industries.

Government Support and Industry Context

The company will receive support under the government's HIT-30 programme, which promotes high-technology manufacturing projects. Turkey's clean energy sector is benefiting from government auctions with high domestic content requirements and production-linked incentives.

The move comes as Turkey strengthens its position as a key hub for renewable energy equipment manufacturing. As of early 2025, Turkey hosted 75 solar panel manufacturers with a combined annual capacity of 44.5 GW. However, only three of these firms produced solar cells, with a total annual capacity of 6.1 GW.

Turkey's Renewable Energy Landscape

Turkey is actively expanding its capabilities in wind and geothermal energy in addition to solar. The government has set an ambitious renewable energy target of 120 GW in solar and wind capacity by 2035. Currently, the country's installed solar capacity stands at around 23 GW, indicating significant room for growth and investment. This existing capacity represents substantial potential for further development in the renewable energy sector. The Balıkesir facility represents a major investment in Turkey's growing renewable energy manufacturing base, contributing to the country's position as an emerging hub for clean energy equipment production.

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