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Canadian Solar Factory

Canadian Solar

Mesquite, TX, USA

-96.6428313769769, 32.7789613234517

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 357

Project Timeline

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Additional Information:

Sector: Solar

Activity: Manufacturing

Product: Solar Modules


Project Announcement Date: 6/15/2023

Target for Starting Production: 2023

Date Commercial Production Started: 6/14/2024

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Target Annual Production: 5 GW

Operating Status: Operating


Target Jobs: 1500

Current Jobs: 1000

Capital Investment: $270 million

Congressional District: TX5

Government Subsidies:

We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.

Selected Sources:

“Canadian Solar to start 5-GW solar panel factory in Texas before end of 2023”, Kelly Pickerel, Solar Power World, 15 Jun 2023. 🔗


“Canadian Solar announces 5 GW Texas module factory”, Ryan Kennedy, pv magazine USA, 15 Jun 2023. 🔗



“Canadian Solar Taps Mesquite for New $250M Solar Module Production Facility”, Lance Murray, Dallas Innovates, 15 Jun 2023. 🔗


“Canadian Solar Launches First US Manufacturing Facility in Texas”, PVKnowhow, 13 Jun 2024. 🔗


Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:

We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.

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