This is the eighth production increase since 2005. With the new expansion plans Wacker will reach a capacity of 21,500 tonnes per year by 2010, from its current 6,500 tonnes. The first phase of the project will be completed in the first term of 2009, and it will be continued the following year.
“Today’s expansion decision reflects the continuously strong demand of our polysilicon customers,” said Dr. Peter-Alexander Wacker, the Group’s president and CEO. “We are already the world’s second-largest polysilicon producer. By heavily increasing our capacities, we intend to keep narrowing the gap on the market leader. Also, we consider this project a major contribution to accelerate growth in the solar industry,” added the CEO.
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