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Resources

This is your one-stop hub for the truth about Silfab. Whether you're looking to understand the risks or want to help inform others, this is where the facts live—no spin, just what you need to protect Fort Mill.

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Green Energy–The Thing Nightmares Are Made Of When It Comes To Your Town, Palmetto State Watch (1/15/24)

Silfab Solar Just Issued A Work Permit for Fort Mill 'Factory' After Zoning Board Voted Them Down, Charlotte Stories (5/23/24)

The Rumors, Wild Claims, and Documented Facts Surrounding Silfab Solar's Fort Mill Facility, Global Flare (6/18/24)

Silfab Solar Continuing with Controversial Factory in Fort Mill, Charlotte Stories (6/14/24)

WCCB–Fort Mill Neighbors Protest Silfab Manufacturing Plant (8/20/24)

Green Energy – The Thing Nightmares are Made of When it Comes to Your Town (1/15/24)​

Silfab Solar Just Issued A Work Permit For Fort Mill ‘Factory’ After Zoning Board Voted Them Down (5/22/24)

The Rumors, Wild Claims, and Documented Facts Surrounding Silfab Solar’s Fort Mill Facility (6/18/24)

Silfab Solar Continuing With Controversial Factory in Fort Mill (6/14/24)

South Carolina Solar Panel Factory Draws Community Ire, Legislative Scrutiny (4/30/25)

2 new SC legislature bills seek to strip Silfab Solar plant of Fort Mill permits (4/22/25)

Fast-growing Fort Mill is seeing a 'mass exodus' within 1 mile of Silfab plant (4/15/25)

Assessment says Silfab Solar poses risks to Fort Mill neighborhoods, schools (5/6/25)

Future of Silfab Solar Plant in Fort Mill Uncertain as Zoning Bills Advance (4/18/25)

Is Silfab solar plant OK near Fort Mill schools? District could pay for study (4/2/25)

Fort Mill schools considering environmental impact study on Silfab impacts after hospital letter (4/3/25)

University of South Carolina assessment says Silfab Solar poses risks to neighborhoods, schools (5/6/25)

New bill could stop controversial Silfab Solar Plant development (4/22/25)

South Carolina lawmakers push bills to halt solar facility near Fort Mill (4/16/25)

Billboards target solar manufacturer over safety concerns (4/15/25)

National Pediatric Health Group joins debate over schools being built near Silfab Solar in Fort Mill 

Fort Mill Neighbors Protest Silfab Manufacturing Plant (8/20/24)

Proposed SC bills could halt construction of Silfab Solar Plant in Fort Mill (4/18/25)

York County halts all work at Silfab Solar over documented violations (6/25/25)

Silfab Fort Mill: Seems the Fix is In (2/6/26)

Attorney General Alan Wilson sends letter to Silfab facility regarding chemical spill (3/4/26)

‘Incredibly disappointed’: Flint Hill Elementary School closed in Fort Mill after another leak at Silfab Solar, officials confirm (3/5/26)

Hundreds against Silfab pack Fort Mill park, vow to keep fight to move plant (3/6/26)

There were two chemical incidents this week at the Fort Mill plant site that many have opposed for years. Many of the people at the park have been fighting for years (3/6/26)

Fort Mill neighbors want Silfab plant be removed following two leaks this week (3/6/26)

Silfab Fort Mill–Where Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong* (3/9/26)

SCDES, EPA clears Silfab to resume some work; chemical operations still halted (3/10/26)

Silfab Solar resumes assembly operations following safety inspections (3/10/26)

Overnight alarm at Silfab Solar Fort Mill facility prompts 911 calls, no public safety threat found (3/10/26)

Community Effects

Silfab Solar’s proposed factory raises health and safety concerns, especially for nearby Flint Hill Schools. Hazardous chemicals will impact families, schools, and businesses.

Timeline

How did we get here? We've compiled a list of the dates of the most important events that led us to where we are today.

 

View the full timeline.

FAQ

​Explore our FAQ page for answers to community concerns about Silfab Solar's Fort Mill facility, including chemical usage, zoning information, proximity to schools, and environmental impact.

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