BOVIET SOLAR CELEBRATES SOLAR BUILDER PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATION FOR UTILITY-SCALE COMMUNITY IMPACT SOLAR PROJECT

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., September 28, 2022 — Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd. (“Boviet Solar” or “the Company”), a leading solar energy technology company specializing in advanced monocrystalline PV cells and premium Gamma Series™ Monofacial and Vega Series™ Bifacial PV modules, proudly announces its participation in a Solar Builder Magazine Project of the Year Award–nominated project — Graphite Solar in Wellington, Utah — recognized by Solar Builder Magazine for its large-scale clean-energy deployment, workforce investment, and meaningful community engagement in a historically fossil-fuel-dependent region.

The project demonstrates how utility-scale solar can support economic transition, local workforce development, and long-term community value while delivering reliable renewable energy.

Project Overview

Graphite Solar Project
Location: Wellington, Utah (Carbon County)
System Size: 104 MWdc

Project Partners

• Developer: rPlus Energies
• EPC: Sundt Renewables
• Installer: DKD Electric
• PV Modules: Boviet Solar
• Inverters: Sungrow
• Mounting / Racking: Nextracker

Located in Carbon County, a region historically defined by coal mining and fossil-fuel generation, Graphite Solar represents a significant milestone in the area’s clean-energy transition. The county once housed Utah’s oldest coal-fired power plant, which was retired in 2015. Today, Graphite Solar delivers renewable electricity to the Meta (formerly Facebook) data center in nearby Eagle Mountain.

Graphite Solar began delivering community benefits even before reaching commercial operation. Project partners collaborated with Utah State University Eastern to establish the Local First Scholarship, a $75,000 program supporting students who reside in the county and wish to remain local while pursuing their education and career goals. The scholarship is the first in a planned series aimed at helping rural communities address long-term workforce needs.

During construction, approximately 80% of available resources were sourced locally, reinforcing the project’s commitment to regional economic development. The project involved installation of 1.5 miles of transmission lines, deployment of 257,700 solar modules, and supported approximately 273,800 hours of construction labor, generating substantial employment and economic activity in the region.

“This Project of the Year nomination highlights how utility-scale solar can play a meaningful role in economic transition and community investment,” said Songul Atacan, Head of Global Brand and Marketing at Boviet Solar. “Graphite Solar demonstrates that clean-energy projects can deliver far more than electricity — they can support education, workforce development, and long-term resilience in communities historically tied to fossil fuels. At Boviet Solar, we are proud to support projects like this with reliable, high-performance PV modules.”

Boviet Solar’s PV modules were selected for their performance, durability, and long-term reliability, supporting consistent energy production in a large-scale utility application. The Solar Builder Project of the Year Award nomination underscores how strong partnerships, thoughtful community engagement, and proven solar technology can deliver measurable environmental, economic, and social impact at scale.

BOVIET SOLAR

Boviet Solar Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading solar technology company founded in 2013 in Vietnam, specializing in the manufacturing of advanced monocrystalline PV cells and premium Gamma Series™ monofacial and Vega Series™ bifacial PV modules. Boviet Solar’s top-performing modules are engineered for a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, community, and utility-scale solar projects.

Boviet Solar combines business acumen, financial strength, technological expertise, and manufacturing excellence to deliver reliable, high-efficiency solar solutions to industry clients worldwide. The company is deeply committed to sustainability, supply chain traceability, and compliance with international trade standards, while fostering long-term, trust-based partnerships across the global energy sector. Boviet Solar has earned industry-wide recognition for quality and reliability.

Boviet Solar has earned multiple global bankability recognitions from leading independent research and analytics organizations. The company has been consistently ranked as a Tier 1 PV Module Manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) since 2017, named among Wood Mackenzie’s Top 10 Most Bankable Global PV Module Manufacturers since 2024, and listed among Sinovoltaics’ Top 10 Most Financially Stable PV Module Manufacturers since 2024. Additionally, PV ModuleTech has ranked Boviet Solar among the Top 20 Global PV Module Manufacturers since 2022, while Kiwa PVEL has recognized the company’s products as Top Performers in its PV Module Reliability Scorecard since 2019. Collectively, these distinctions underscore Boviet Solar’s strong bankability, financial resilience, and long-term reliability as a trusted global solar technology partner.

Boviet Solar’s global headquarters is in Vietnam, with manufacturing facilities in both the USA and Vietnam, along with additional operations in the USA, Germany, and other key international markets. For more information about our company and products, please visit www.bovietsolar.com.

MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Songül Atacan
Head of Global Brand and Marketing
Boviet Solar
songul.atacan@bovietsolar.com