Hoku Materials just announced that it has actually started producing polysilicon at its Pocatello, Idaho facility. The plant is currently in a testing phase that it expected to last about 3 weeks.
In a press release, Scott Paul, president and chief executive officer of Hoku Corporation, commented on the news:
“This is a significant milestone for Hoku Materials. Commencement of this pilot production run marks the beginning of our plant ramp-up and is the result of the collective efforts of our key technical, construction and licensing partners, and the continued support of our customers and vendors. We look forward to transitioning to commercial operations and shipping polysilicon to our customers in the months to come.”