Honeywell has been selected to supply the process automation and control platform for a new South Korea polysilicon plant to help meet the rising global demand for solar panels. Woongjin Polysilicon will use Honeywell’s Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) with Foundation Fieldbus solutions to help the Sangju Plant produce an estimated 5,000 tons of polysilicon per year.
Polysilicon is a key material used in the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels, which helps convert solar energy into electricity and represents one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy technologies.
Experion streamlines plant operations by pulling data directly from critical plant subsystems and sending the information to operators to help them make better decisions in the control room. As part of the agreement, Honeywell will also supply two additional solutions: Safety Manager and the Mobile Station wireless station tablet.
For more information, read the press release or visit the Process Solutions Website to learn about Experion and other solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, and efficiency.
