Solar Energy

Doing Business In Tennessee

Energy Companies Invest Combined $300M In Tennessee

Type One Energy and Shoals Technologies Group will bring a combined $300 million in capital investments to Tennessee.
SOLARCYCLE Georgia

SOLARCYCLE To Build First-Of-Kind Solar Panel Glass Plant In Georgia

The $344M facility will bring 600 jobs to Polk County. Meanwhile, Doowon Climate Control America plans a $30M manufacturing facility in Candler County, and Georgia breaks export records.
Shell

Shell Slated As ‘Anchor Catalytic Tenant’ For NOLA’s New River District

Shell will be the “anchor catalytic tenant” for the new River District in New Orleans, Louisiana, according to Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Silfab Solar

Silfab Solar Invests $150M In York County, SC

Silfab Solar, a leading North American solar panel manufacturer, will invest $150 million in South Carolina, creating 800 jobs.

Bila Solar Selects Indianapolis For US Headquarters

Bila Solar, a solar-energy startup, will base its United States headquarters, and a manufacturing facility, in Indiana.
Albuquerque

Maxeon Selects Albuquerque, NM For U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

The Singapore-based company has plans to build a 3-gigawatt factory on a 160-acre site for solar cell and solar panel production.
Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Renewable Energy Infrastructure Expanding

Across North America, the grid is gaining green energy resources to support business operations.
Solar Projects, Pennsylvania

Johnson Controls, Constellation Plan Pennsylvania Solar Projects

Two new solar projects will support four Johnson Controls facilities, advance company goal of 100% renewable energy and net zero operations by 2040.
Global Rankings

19th Annual Global Rankings Report: Standout Locations For Site Selectors

Foreign direct investment, renewable energy, and global smart cities 
are included in this year’s global rankings.
Georgia

Hanwha Advanced Materials Building A Georgia Facility

Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia will create over 100 jobs while supplying Qcells with materials for sustainable technology.
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CGI Has Created 700+ Jobs In Lafayette, Louisiana

Local workforce, partnerships drive ongoing growth at CGI's Acadiana location. Entergy asks to add up to three gigawatts of solar energy in what would be largest renewable power expansion in state history.   
solar PV

IEA Report Takes Look At Solar PV Global Supply Chains

China's focus on solar panel production has spurred market growth while leading to significant imbalances in global supply chains, according the special report from the International Energy Agency.
SolarGen South Carolina

Clean Energy Company Expanding In South Carolina

SolarGen of South Carolina will invest $150 million to establish a solar energy operation in Clarendon County, SC.
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Solar R&D Projects Part Of U.S. Investment In Clean Energy Industry

On the heels of President Biden's June 6 action to accelerate clean energy development, DOE announces solar energy research project investments.
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NC Governor Visits Clean Energy Apprenticeship Pilot Program

Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp is the first hybrid apprenticeship model of its kind in North Carolina, combining in-class experience with paid job experience through Strata Clean Energy.
Bleutech Park Las Vegas

$7.5B Digital Infrastructure City To Be Built In Las Vegas

The first-of-its-kind mixed-use project will feature automated multi-functional designs, renewable energies, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Internet of Things, robotics, supertrees, and self-healing concrete structures. 
New Mexico

New Mexico Governor’s Report: A Catalyst For High-Tech Growth

A series of business friendly reforms and a “Fund of funds” initiated by Gov. Susana Martinez have transformed New Mexico into a growth leader and Facebook’s choice for its $500-million data center.
solar power

2016 State Rankings: CA, TX Repeat As Solar, Wind Power Capacity Kings

California maintained its spot as top-ranked state for Installed Solar Power Capacity and Texas kept its crown as king of Installed Wind Power Capacity in Business Facilities' 12th Annual Rankings Report.
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Business Report – California: Largest Solar Facility On Earth Goes Operational

BHE Renewables’ 579-megawatt solar project in Antelope Valley, CA is now fully connected to the California ISO grid.

Solar King Abdicates

The most logical place in the world for solar power can’t get its act together.
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Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA

Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year

2023 Deals Of The Year

Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas

A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.

[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.