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17 November 2005 - One of the world's largest producers of polycrystalline silicon, the cornerstone material used in the production of solar cells, is to begin a major expansion project at its facility later this month.
Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation, a joint venture of Dow Corning Corporation and two Japanese firms, Shin-Etsu Handotai Company and Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, is to spend between $400-$500m expanding its production facility in Michigan, US.
Michigan governor, Jennifer Granholm, said: "Hemlock Semiconductor expects the solar energy industry to grow at a 20-25 per cent pace over the next ten years. Today, solar energy accounts for approximately 10 per cent of all renewable energy produced."
The $400m first phase of the project will be completed in January 2008, with the potential second phase being completed the following year. When the project is complete, Hemlock will have approximately 500 direct employees and around 600 contractors.
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