5N Plus Inc. announced that it has been awarded USD 14.4 million by the U.S. Department of Defense for the production of space-qualified materials for solar cells under its Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program. 5N+ manufactures and customizes high-purity, dislocation-free, electrically-uniform and space-qualifiedgerium wafers, which are vital for solar cells powering commercial and national security satellites. Based on meeting certain conditions, over the next four years, this award will enable 5N+ to upgrade and increase its manufacturing capabilities at its St.

George, Utah facility while supporting the U.S. department of Defense's domestic sources of supply.