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Solar Power Surge: Texas Leads the Clean Energy Charge
Dallas, USAFriday, January 16, 2026
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Wilmer's G1_Dallas Plant
- Location: Wilmer, just outside Dallas
- Production: 20,000 solar panels daily
- Workforce: 1,200 employees
- Operation: Around the clock
T1 Energy's Investment
- Total Investment: $1 billion
- Facilities:
- G1_Dallas (currently operational)
- G2_Austin (under construction in Rockdale)
Why Texas?
- Skilled workforce
- Favorable business environment
- Affordable energy costs
Shift to Clean Energy
- Surge in investments in wind, solar, and battery storage
- Existing clean energy infrastructure
Hithium's U.S. Plant
- Location: Mesquite, Texas
- Products: Battery energy storage systems and components
- Technology: Advanced technology and robotics
University of Texas at Dallas
- Facility: BEACONS
- Focus: Developing and commercializing new battery technologies
- Support: Public and private funding
- Goals: Fast-track innovation and train students for jobs in the energy storage industry
Thriving Manufacturing Sector
- Increased activity reported by business executives
- Growth driven by transition to advanced and smart manufacturing
- Bolstered by AI and other technological advancements
- Strategic location, skilled workforce, and business-friendly policies
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