LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, decided at its board of directors meeting held on October 20 to convert its A1 plasma panel-manufacturing line in Gumi, Korea, into solar cell production lines.

Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda’s wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, commemorated opening of its solar cell production plant with a ceremony attended by approximately 80 dignitaries, guests and Honda officials, including Yoshiko Shiotani, governor of Kumamoto prefecture; Junichi Mitsuyama, deputy general manager of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Department, and Isao Ieiri, mayor of Ohzu-machi; as well as Takeo Fukui, the president and CEO of Honda.