Mission Solar announced on November 1, 2022 that it will add 1 GW of solar panel manufacturing capacity by 2024 at its Texas operations.
The plan
- The first step is a 300 MW annual production line, starting buildout in the fourth quarter of 2022.
- Mission Solar has made solar modules at its 246,000-square-foot San Antonio facility for ten years.
- Its parent company, OCI of South Korea, supplies the polysilicon.
Demand for USA-made panels rose after the Inflation Reduction Act tied some credits to domestic content and added production credits for modules and cells.
“These are exciting opportunities for us as a company. Additional motivated team members will be needed to help us build a greener future.”
Jae Yang, president and CEO, Mission Solar
FAQ
How much capacity?
1 GW added by 2024.
Where is the factory?
San Antonio, Texas.
What drove demand?
Inflation Reduction Act domestic content and production credits.
Source & credit
Source: pv magazine USA, November 1, 2022: “Mission Solar announces 1 GW made-in-USA solar panel manufacturing expansion”.