- JA Solar has plans to establish a 2 GW production facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
- The $60 million investment will create 600 new jobs.
China-based solar cell and module manufacturer JA Solar has announced plans to establish a 2 GW production facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the firm’s first in the U.S.
The plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2024. JA Solar said the investment is worth $60 million and will create 600 new jobs.
JA Solar will serve the Phoenix facility’s residential, commercial, and utility-scale markets.
Manufacturers throughout the solar supply chain have announced expansions in the U.S. following passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger has also announced an expansion in Arizona, as have battery manufacturers Sion Power and American Battery Factory.