SolarPark Korea


SolarPark Korea Co., Ltd. is a South Korean crystalline silicon module manufacturer. Founded in 2008 as a German-Korean joint venture, the company combines German and Korean machinery and engineering in its automated module fabrication lines. In June 2011, SolarPark Korea became a 100% subsidiary of the SolarPark Co., Ltd.

History

April 1981
The automated machinery company INMAC is established in Sogong-dong,Joong-gu,Seoul,Korea
July 1990
A new factory is established in Songne-dong, Soda-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
The headquarters is relocated to the same location
March 1997
INMAC is selected as a prospective medium & small enterprise of Gyeonggi-do
April 1999
INMAC is selected as a prospective medium & small exporting enterprise
April 2007
Establishment of SolarPark Co.,Ltd.
November 2007
SolarPark is awarded the 3 Million Dollar Export Tower Award and presidential citation during the 44th Trade day
April 2008
Establishment of SolarPark Korea Co., Ltd.
Established as a 50/50 JV with SolarWorld AG
September 2008
Construction of Gochang Solar Park completed
November 2008
SolarPark Korea completes the first stage construction of its module production factory
September 2009
Solarpark Korea completes the second stage construction of its module production factory
February 2010
Construction of the Inline Mechanics Co.,Ltd. factory completed
April 2010
SolarPark Korea completes the third stage construction of its module production factory
'Total capacity : 250 MW'
October 2010
IEC 61215, 61730-1, 61730-2 certifications received
November 2010
SolarPark Korea is awarded the Ston Tower Industrial Medal for achieving 300 million dollars in exports during the 47th Trade Day
June 2011
SolarWorld AG's 50% share of SolarPark Korea is acquired by SolarPark Korea.
SolarPark Korea now owns 100% of shares
September 2011
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certifications received
April 2012
Construction of second module production factory completed
'Total capacity : 600 MW, 5th largest production capacity in Asia'
'July 2012
Merger of the 3 companies; SolarPark Korea Co.,Ltd.,SolarPark Co.,Ltd.,and Inline Mechanics Co.,Ltd, completed.
Oct 2012
Passed PID test by TUV-SUD

Automation in production

SolarPark Korea espouses automation in production to achieve consistent high-quality, high-volume and cost-competitive output. Its module production lines achieve a capacity-per-employee of 0.83 MW.
SolarPark Korea's production lines comprise machines from equipment makers such as Somont, 3S, Berger Lichttechnik, Pasan and Schleich. Equipment integration is provided by affiliate Inline Mechanics.