U.S. Senator Gary Peters Visits Suniva

October 23, 2015 | By Business Wire News

SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, Mich.

Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, with headquarters in metro-Atlanta and manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Michigan, today announced that U.S. Senator Gary Peters visited its second U.S.-based solar manufacturing facility and received a sunny outlook on renewable energy job creation.

On Monday, October 12, Senator Peters, hosted by Suniva chairman and CEO John Baumstark, visited the Saginaw Township, Michigan plant to learn more about the benefits of solar power and how it has contributed to local job creation. Senator Peters’ tour followed a visit by U.S. Representative Dan Kildee in April of this year.

“It is critical that we protect Michigan’s environment for future generations by investing in renewable, sustainable energy,” said Senator Peters. “Suniva’s new facility in Saginaw is creating manufacturing jobs in the Bay Region and helping diversify our state’s economy, and it was great to see their operations firsthand.”

“We were thrilled to welcome Senator Peters to our newest solar module manufacturing facility,” said John Baumstark, chairman and CEO of Suniva, Inc. “It’s rewarding to share some insight into our award-winning technology and demonstrate how it not only strengthens the U.S. energy marketplace but also the domestic economy, through the continued creation of U.S. jobs.”

Suniva-Michigan continues to hire at its Saginaw Township facility, and Suniva will also participate in a job fair in Gwinnett County, Georgia this week to support ongoing growth in its metropolitan Atlanta facility. For more information on job openings, visit www.suniva.com.

About Suniva

Suniva® is the leading American manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and high-power solar modules. The company is known for its high-quality products, industry-leading technology, reliability and high power density. Headquartered in metro-Atlanta, Georgia, and with manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Michigan, Suniva sells its advanced PV cells and modules globally. For additional information on how Suniva is making solar sensible, visit www.suniva.com.