United Solar Ovonic, LLC (Uni-Solar Ovonic) recently announced the groundbreaking for its new solar module manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, MI.

According to Uni-Solar Ovonic, the facility will produce the company's 25-megawatt, thin-film, triple-junction solar modules, helping double its production capacity.

The company noted that the facility is scheduled to be ready for occupancy in May 2006, with a portion scheduled to open in October of this year to commence installation of new module manufacturing equipment.