Centauri Manufacturing

Domestic Manufacturing Strategy for Advanced Solar Energy Products

Centauri's manufacturing strategy connects cell and module production, domestic supply-chain development, QA systems, supplier evidence, serial traceability, certification planning, and customer-ready product release.

"Advanced technology becomes commercially valuable only when it can be produced reliably, tested consistently, and delivered at scale."

Centauri Manufacturing
Manufacturing Philosophy

Building Reliable, Scalable Production

Centauri's manufacturing strategy is built around the principle that advanced technology becomes commercially valuable only when it can be produced reliably, tested consistently, documented thoroughly, certified appropriately, warranted responsibly, and delivered at scale.

The platform supports domestic manufacturing pathways for solar cells and modules, including selenium-enabled products, conventional module families, and future product extensions. Manufacturing is governed through supplier qualification, BOM evidence, production records, serial-level QA, certification discipline, and customer release controls.

5 GW
Cell Capacity
Planned Texas flagship facility
5 GW
Module Capacity
Integrated assembly pathway
U.S.
Domestic Focus
Supplier traceability & compliance
Texas Flagship

Texas 5 GW Cell + 5 GW
Module Manufacturing Pathway

Centauri is developing a Texas flagship manufacturing pathway designed to support 5 GW annual cell capacity and 5 GW annual module capacity. The platform is intended to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing, support selenium technology commercialization, create manufacturing jobs, improve supply visibility, and enable project-scale deployment for residential, C&I, utility, strategic, and space-adjacent markets.

Planned Facility Functions

Core Production

  • Solar cell production pathway
  • Solar module assembly pathway
  • QA and testing laboratories
  • R&D and engineering support

Infrastructure & Support

  • Logistics and warehousing
  • Manufacturing evidence systems
  • Administration and training
  • Security and controlled access
  • Utility infrastructure
  • Future expansion zones

Manufacturing Roadmap

1
Site control & planning
2
Engineering & permitting
3
Equipment selection
4
Supplier qualification
5
Construction & utilities
6
Tool installation
7
Pilot runs
8
Product qualification
9
Certification testing
10
Full release
Domestic Platform

U.S. Manufacturing Footprint Strategy

Centauri's U.S. manufacturing strategy is designed around domestic production, regional logistics, supplier evidence, traceability, and customer confidence. The platform may include manufacturing, assembly, logistics, testing, and supply-chain support across multiple U.S. locations as product families mature and market demand expands.

Improve domestic solar supply availability

Support cell and module production pathways

Create customer-ready evidence records

Align supplier sourcing with compliance needs

Support FEOC/MACR documentation

Increase bankability for project customers

Support federal and strategic market requirements

Build workforce and training capabilities

Traceability

Supplier and BOM Evidence

Centauri's manufacturing evidence system is designed to connect every product to its supplier records, BOM cost data, country-of-origin evidence, manufacturing process, QA results, serial number, label record, and shipment record.

Supplier Evidence Requirements

  • Supplier legal entity name
  • Component category
  • Manufacturing location
  • Country of origin
  • Non-PFE / FEOC representation where applicable
  • Cost basis and direct material cost support
  • Supplier certification statement
  • Quality certification
  • Lot records
  • Change notification requirements

BOM Evidence Categories

  • Cells
  • Glass
  • Encapsulant
  • Backsheet / backglass
  • Aluminum frame
  • Junction box
  • Cables
  • Connectors
  • Interconnect ribbon
  • Sealants
  • Labels
  • Packaging
  • Labor and factory process records
Quality Assurance

QA and Testing

Centauri's QA system is designed to support reliability, certification readiness, warranty discipline, customer confidence, and investor diligence.

QA Process

  • Incoming materials inspection
  • Cell inspection
  • Stringing inspection
  • Layup verification
  • Lamination record
  • EL imaging
  • Flash testing
  • HiPot / insulation testing
  • Visual inspection
  • Label verification
  • Packing inspection
  • Shipment release
  • Corrective action process

Testing Records

  • IV curve records
  • Flash test reports
  • EL images
  • Insulation resistance data
  • Wet leakage where applicable
  • Mechanical load plan
  • Thermal cycling plan
  • Damp heat plan
  • Factory calibration records
  • QC approval record
Market Readiness

Certification and Warranty Readiness

Product ratings, certification references, and warranty terms must remain aligned with test reports, certification status, reliability evidence, and approved legal language. Centauri's certification pathway is designed to support market access, customer trust, investor diligence, and bankability.

Product-family testing plan
Structured testing for each product family

Applicable market-entry standards
UL, IEC, IEEE, ISO alignment

Certification roadmap
Clear pathway to market certifications

Warranty model
Terms aligned with test and reliability data

Reliability evidence
Documented performance and durability

Insurance and legal review
Risk assessment and coverage alignment

Customer evidence package
Complete documentation for buyers

Approved public claims matrix
Governed release of performance claims

Partner With Centauri Manufacturing

Explore supply-chain partnerships, procurement opportunities, and strategic manufacturing collaborations across our domestic platform.