Hanergy Thin Film Power Generation's photovoltaic panel production capacity reached 3GW (3,000 megawatts) according to operational data before 2019. This capacity theoretically equates to approximately 15 million standard 200W thin-film solar panels annually, based on typical power ratings of their CIGS (copper indium gallium selenide) modules shown in product listings. However, actual production figures remain unverified due to several critical factors:
1. **Operational disruptions**: The company's production lines became largely inactive after its 2019 financial collapse and subsequent bankruptcy proceedings initiated in 2023. Many manufacturing bases like the Shandong Yucheng facility (designed for 1GW annual output) never reached full utilization.
2. **Technology variations**: Their production included multiple thin-film technologies:
- Solibro's CIGS modules (110-130W/panel)
- MiaSole's flexible CIGS (100-120W/panel)
- Global Solar's lightweight panels (60-100W/panel)
This technological diversity complicates precise panel count calculations.
3. **Market realities**: Independent industry analysis suggests actual deployed panels likely numbered below 5 million units cumulatively, given the company's focus on prototype installations and architectural integration projects rather than mass production. For comparison, contemporary crystalline silicon manufacturers like LONGi typically produce 50+ million panels annually.
The 3GW capacity figure should be understood as theoretical maximum output under ideal conditions, not actual production volume. Current asset liquidation proceedings indicate most manufacturing equipment remains unsold, with multiple production bases appearing in bankruptcy court filings as non-operational assets.
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