Attorney General Alan Wilson issues public safety advisory following state order to shut down Silfab Solar Facility

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today issued a public safety advisory following a directive from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services ordering the Silfab Solar facility in York County to cease operations immediately after twochemical incidents this week.

Earlier this week, the facility released potassium hydroxide, followed by a second incident involving hydrofluoric acid. The incidents occurred at a facility located approximately 1,300 feet from Flint Hill Elementary and Middle School, raising significant public safety concerns for nearby families and students.

Attorney General Wilson has previously demanded answers from Silfab regarding safety protocols and the risks posed by operating a chemical-intensive industrial facility so close to a school.

“South Carolina families deserve answers,” said Attorney General Wilson. “This is now the second chemical incident in a matter of days at a facility located just over a thousand feet from a school. Parents should never have to worry about dangerous chemical releases happening near their children’s classrooms.”

The Department of Environmental Services has ordered Silfab to cease operations pending a full investigation into the facility’s risk management systems and chemical handling procedures.

The Attorney General’s Office is continuing to gather information about the incidents and monitor the situation closely, particularly in light of concerns raised by parents and community members in the area. Attorney General Wilson has also reached out to the director of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding these chemical spills.

“This is exactly why transparency and accountability are essential,” Wilson continued. “Until the public has clear answers and regulators can confirm this facility is operating safely, operations should remain shut down. The safety of South Carolina families must always come first.”

Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services at 803-898-3432 or online at www.des.sc.gov.

The Attorney General’s Office also encourages members of the public with relevant information related to these incidents to share tips with appropriate authorities as the investigation continues. Tips can be shared with the Attorney General's Office by emailing [email protected].

Read the previous letter to SIlfab Solar here.