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INDIVIDUAL FACILITIES AND SELECTED SOURCES
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Solarix Forest Facility

Solarix

Forest, VA, USA

-79.3152548, 37.3798506

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 629

Additional Information:

Sector: Solar

Activity: Manufacturing

Product: Solar Modules


Project Announcement Date: 8/1/2024

Target for Starting Production: 2025

Date Commercial Production Started:

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Target Annual Production: 1 GW

Operating Status: Planned


Target Jobs: 104

Current Jobs: 0

Capital Investment: $63 million

Congressional District: VA5

Government Subsidies:

We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.

Selected Sources:

“Solar manufacturer coming to Forest, bringing in 100+ jobs with $63M investment”, Robert Locklear & Brittany Slaughter, WSET, 01 Aug 2024. 🔗


“Solar panel maker to invest $63 million, create 104 jobs in Bedford County”, Matt Busse, Cardinal News, 01 Aug 2024. 🔗


“Solarix To Invest $63M In New Virginia Solar Module Facility”, Business Facilities, 05 Aug 2024. 🔗


“First solar panel manufacturer in Virginia to open in Bedford County”, Ezra Hercyk, WSET, 19 Sep 2024. 🔗


Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:

We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.

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