Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Pataskala, Ohio
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Since 2023
Illuminate USA is a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar panels, including bifacial and mono-crystalline modules, headquartered in Pataskala, Ohio. Founded in 2023, it is estimated to have 1,000 to 5,000 employees and revenue of roughly $100 to $250 million. The company was formed as a joint venture between Invenergy and LONGi and serves the renewable energy, utility, residential, commercial, and electric-vehicle industries. In a recent development, Comstock Inc. and Illuminate USA signed a service agreement for recycling solar panel manufacturing materials.
Illuminate USA at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
2023
Headquarters
Pataskala, Ohio
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1252
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1252
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Malaysia · Vietnam · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Illuminate USA.
What this tells a buyer
Illuminate USA announced a historic 10GW milestone in solar panel production on 29 October 2026, according to its company website.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and operates a 1.1 million square foot solar panel facility in Pataskala, Ohio.
Illuminate USA is a privately held company with a joint venture structure involving Invenergy and LONGi, and it reported naming John McLaughlin as vice president of sales in September 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
3 years in operation (founded 2023).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Illuminate USA is a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar panels, including bifacial and mono-crystalline modules, headquartered in Pataskala, Ohio. Founded in 2023, it is estimated to have 1,000 to 5,000 employees and revenue of roughly $100 to $250 million. The company was formed as a joint venture between Invenergy and LONGi and serves the renewable energy, utility, residential, commercial, and electric-vehicle industries. In a recent development, Comstock Inc. and Illuminate USA signed a service agreement for recycling solar panel manufacturing materials.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2023 |
Headquarters | Pataskala, Ohio |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Illuminate USA makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and operates a 1.1 million square foot solar panel facility in Pataskala, Ohio.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Glass, LED, Aluminum, Assembly (source: illuminateusa.com).
Certifications
Illuminate USA is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — illuminateusa.com
ISO 45001 — illuminateusa.com
ISO 9001 — illuminateusa.com
Trade and customs footprint
Illuminate USA announced a historic 10GW milestone in solar panel production on 29 October 2026, according to its company website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1252 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Malaysia · Vietnam · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-10-29 — Illuminate USA reaches historic 10GW milestone in solar panel production - Illuminate USA (illuminateusa.com)
2026-09-10 — Illuminate USA is excited to welcome our newest executive: John McLaughlin, the company's new vice president of sales. A northeast Ohio native, McLaughlin joins Illuminate most recently from JinkoSolar US, where he … (linkedin.com)
2026-09-01 — We're proud to announce our $1 million gift and partnership with the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA to help bring the new Illuminate USA Gymnasium in West Licking County to life. (linkedin.com)
2026-07-21 — COMSTOCK METALS AND ILLUMINATE USA SIGN SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING SOLAR PANEL MANUFACTURING MATERIALS - Comstock Inc. (comstock.inc)
2026-04-30 — Illuminate USA Announces New CEO Art Fletcher - Illuminate USA (illuminateusa.com)
2025-08-12 — Illuminate USA Enters Landmark Agreement for Domestic Solar Glass from SOLARCYCLE - Illuminate USA (illuminateusa.com)
Facilities
Illuminate USA is headquartered in Pataskala, Ohio. Public sources also reference these locations:
Pataskala, Ohio — comstock.inc
Company details
Illuminate USA is a privately held company with a joint venture structure involving Invenergy and LONGi, and it reported naming John McLaughlin as vice president of sales in September 2026. Illuminate USA was founded in 2023, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Pataskala, Ohio. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 3 years in operation (founded 2023). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Illuminate USA make?
Illuminate USA is a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar panels, including bifacial and mono-crystalline modules, headquartered in Pataskala, Ohio. Founded in 2023, it is estimated to have 1,000 to 5,000 employees and revenue of roughly $100 to $250 million. The company was formed as a joint venture between Invenergy and LONGi and serves the renewable energy, utility, residential, commercial, and electric-vehicle industries. In a recent development, Comstock Inc. and Illuminate USA signed a service agreement for recycling solar panel manufacturing materials.
Where is Illuminate USA headquartered?
Illuminate USA is headquartered in Pataskala, Ohio (3600 Etna Pkwy, Pataskala, Ohio, 43062-3506).
When was Illuminate USA founded?
Illuminate USA was founded in 2023.
How big is Illuminate USA?
Illuminate USA has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Illuminate USA hold?
Illuminate USA lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Illuminate USA import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1252 inbound shipments for Illuminate USA, with top origins including China · Malaysia · Vietnam · Singapore.
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