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Is Wacker a future-proof solar company?

Today the company offers the solar industry a portfolio of future-proof products along the entire solar value chain. WACKER is a world market leader in polysilicon, with production sites in Burghausen, Nünchritz and Charleston and an annual production capacity of up to 80,000 metric tons.

Where are Wacker solar wafers made?

Given these dynamics, demand for Wacker’s polysilicon from the major solar manufacturers in China and Southeast Asia has dwindled; as well as polysilicon production, China and Chinese companies overwhelmingly dominate global production of solar wafers and ingots.

What makes Wacker a good partner for the solar industry?

As a leading manufacturer of polysilicon and a pioneer in silicones, WACKER has been an important partner of the solar industry since its beginning. Today the company offers the solar industry a portfolio of future-proof products along the entire solar value chain.

Where is Wacker Polysilicon made?

WACKER is a world market leader in polysilicon, with production sites in Burghausen, Nünchritz and Charleston and an annual production capacity of up to 80,000 metric tons. WACKER has a long history of producing polysilicon, ensuring high and consistent quality.

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