Solar cell & module factory gets construction permit

solar cell/module manufacturing facility is one step closer to opening in Fort Mill after securing its construction permit

proposed Silfab Solar manufacturing facility off Highway 77 to begin construction

800 jobs to the region, starting at an hourly wage of $19 and $60,000 for salaried employees

synthetic minor permit, released Friday, details the emissions requirements for the factory as well as regulations regarding how the company must handle chemicals the EPA identifies as hazardous air pollutants, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, toluene, and silane. The chemicals will be stored on-site and used in the manufacturing process

opposition from Fort Mill and York County neighbors. Concerns range from the traffic impact of the facility to its water usage but primarily, many are concerned about how close the facility will be to two York County schools, currently under construction on properties directly adjacent to the Logistics Lane facility

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