About Us

United Solar is headquartered in the Sohar Freezone of Oman. Oman was selected as our production base due to its strategic location, well-developed infrastructure, abundant natural resources, and access to global markets. Oman's longstanding commercial ties with the West and other rapidly growing markets make it an ideal base for serving international customers and promoting energy abundance.

The company is led by over 50 experienced solar energy experts, with a team that combines strong technical capabilities and international project experience. Focusing on the global polysilicon market, the company places particular emphasis on product certification and research and development for the U.S. market.

United Solar's state-of-the-art facility in Oman delivers best-in-class energy efficiency, the highest silicon conversion rates, and unmatched labor productivity—even in challenging hot climate conditions.

Milestones

2023May

Establishment of United Solar Holding

2023August

United Solar Polysilicon (FZC) SPC is established

2023November

Preparations for construction began

2023December

Series A Financing of US$158 million completed

2024March

Construction officially commenced

2024July

Series B Financing, 1st tranche of US$100 million completed

2024August

US$156 million convertible debt financing by Future Fund Oman (FFO) completed

2025September

Debt financing of US$260 million from Sohar International Bank ("SIB") and Oman Arab Bank completed

2025November

FFO existing debt conversion to equity and additional equity injection of US$104 million completed

2026January

Debt Financing Agreement of US$480 million with IFC and OPEC fund signed

2026February

Construction completed and trial production commenced

2026March

Additional debt financing of $175 million from Qatar National Bank ("QNB"), Ahli Bank and SIB completed

2026June

Series B Financing of US$255 million completed

Technological Differentiators

United Solar combines first-of-its-kind equipment. AI-driven automation and proprietary process innovations to achieve performance no other plant can match.

Original Large Rod Multi‑Core Furnace

Simultaneous pulling of up 50% more rods than typical peer average
- Enabled by advanced reactor design and control
- Boosts output per cycle
- Reduce cost materially
High‑Efficiency Argon & Gas Recovery

90% argon recovery with 1 year payback
- Hydrogen recovery reduces OPEX & footprint
- Only economically viable with large multi-core furnace
Largest‑Diameter FBR Hydrochlorination

One of the largest FBR units globally—1.25 x typical diameter
- Higher throughput per reactor
- Longer continuous runs
- Superior on‑stream reliability
Smart, Uniform CVD Reactors

H‑shaped layout with optimized gas & thermal distribution
- Maximizes first‑grade polysilicon yield
- Reduces CAPEX & simplifies operations
- Enables ultimate heat recovery
Zero‑Liquid‑Discharge (ZLD)

Multi‑level water recycling system
- Zero wastewater discharge
- Strengthens compliance & sustainability
Plant‑Wide Automation & Traceability

End‑to‑end automation from powder feed to core sorting
- AGV led production & packaging
- Minimal human involvement
- ~200 people for 10 KTPA (Versus 5 KTPA historically)

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