Heliene opens solar module manufacturing facility in Minnesota
Heliene has opened a new solar module manufacturing facility in Rogers, Minnesota, expanding its U.S. production capacity. The Rogers plant, operational since April 29, houses Minnesota Line 3, Heliene’s third U.S.-based manufacturing line. This line adds 500 MW of annual capacity, bringing Heliene’s total U.S. output to 1.3 GW across its Minnesota facilities.
This development aligns with the company’s strategy to enhance domestic solar manufacturing and supply chains.
“Heliene is experiencing continued demand for our high-quality, high-domestic content solar PV modules,” said Martin Pochtaruk, CEO of Heliene. “By nearly doubling our manufacturing capacity at our new Rogers, Minnesota facility, we can continue to provide best-in-class fully domestic content products and service to our customers, while we deliver on our broader goal of onshoring U.S. solar supply chains, by incorporating domestically-produced, cells, frames, polymers and other critical components.”
The Heliene Rogers facility opening
The opening event on May 30 was attended by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Commissioner Matt Varilek, and Rogers Mayor Shannon Klick, highlighting the facility’s role in regional job creation and economic development. Heliene plans to hire over 220 employees for operations, maintenance, and engineering roles at the new site. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development supported the project with $2.3 million in funding from various state programs.
Heliene’s continued pursuit of domestic content
Heliene’s expansion in Rogers is part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing.
- The company has formed strategic partnerships to localize its supply chain, including collaborations with Suniva for U.S.-made solar cells and Origami Solar for steel module frames.
- Additionally, Heliene is working with Premier Energies to establish a 1 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in the Minneapolis area, expected to commence production by the second quarter of 2026.
