INDIVIDUAL FACILITIES AND SELECTED SOURCES
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G2 Austin
T1 Energy
Rockdale, TX, USA
-97.7047366, 30.5709236
The Big Green Machine Site ID: 736
Additional Information:
Sector: Solar
Activity: Manufacturing
Product: Solar Cells
Project Announcement Date: 3/17/2025
Target for Starting Production: 2026
Date Commercial Production Started:
Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes
Target Annual Production: 5 GW
Operating Status: Planned
Target Jobs: 1800
Capital Investment: $850 million
Congressional District: TX31
Government Subsidies:
We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.
Selected Sources:
“T1 chooses site outside Austin for 5-GW silicon solar cell factory”, Kelly Pickerel, Solar Power World, 17 Mar 2025. 🔗
“Solar Cell Maker Building Plant at Former Alcoa Plant”, Mike Boyd, Connect CRE, 17 Mar 2025. 🔗
“T1 Energy - Leadership Team”, t1energy.com, No Date. 🔗
“T1 Energy Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results”, t1energy.com, 16 Mar 2025. 🔗
Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:
We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.