Moniz and Hochberg will visit First Solar facility in Ohio.
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Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will join Ex-Im Bank chairman and president Fred P. Hochberg for tour of First Solar manufacturing plant in Perrysburg, OH on February 20, 2015. In addition to highlighting federal government's continued support of renewable energy innovation in USA and underscoring contributions investments make to USA's low-carbon energy future goal, visit will highlight importance of Ex-Im Bank in helping Ohio manufacturers compete to win overseas deals and grow via exports.
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Energy Secretary Moniz and Export-Import Bank Chairman Hochberg to Visit First Solar Facility in Perrysburg, Ohio
WASHINGTON — On Friday, February 20, 2015 Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will join Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) for a tour of the First Solar manufacturing plant in Perrysburg, highlighting the federal government’s continued support of renewable energy innovation in the U.S. and underscoring the contributions these investments are making to the nation’s goal of a low-carbon energy future. The visit will also highlight the importance of the Ex-Im Bank, a critical tool for Ohio manufacturers of all sizes as they compete to win overseas deals and grow through exports.
First Solar is one of America’s largest PV solar companies and Ex-Im Bank has primarily financed their exports to India during the first phase of that country’s National Solar Mission. The company also has a long-standing relationship with the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) where they worked to boost cell efficiencies within their manufacturing processes. In addition, more than 1 GW of First Solar panels have been deployed by utility-scale PV solar projects supported by the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office.
WHO
U.S. Energy Secretary, Ernest Moniz
Ex-Im Bank Chairman and President, Fred Hochberg
WHAT
Joint visit to First Solar Facility in Perrysburg, OH
Tour followed by a media availability
WHERE
First Solar Perrysburg Manufacturing Facility
Cedar Park Business Center
28101 Cedar Park Blvd.
Perrysburg, OH 43551
RSVP Members of the media wishing to attend should email RSVP@hq.doe.gov
