TXSES wishes Platinum Business Member Mission Solar a very happy 10th anniversary!
As if 10 years as a premier Texas solar manufacturer isn’t enough reason to celebrate, Mission Solar announced a long-awaited 1GW expansion plan to ramp up production to meet industry demands for 2023 and beyond.
Since its founding, Mission Solar has produced durable and reliable American-built solar modules in its 246,000 square-foot facility on 86 acres in south San Antonio at Brooks, a mixed-use community located on the former Brooks Air Force Base. The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act includes incentives for expansion that the company plans to convert into more manufacturing and support jobs.
The company will add to its 300MW production capacity immediately, with plans to reach 1GW annually in 2024. Expansion of the Mission Solar facility will begin in Q4 2022. OCI Company Ltd., the module manufacturer’s parent company in Seoul, South Korea, will play a vital role in providing polysilicon for Mission modules sourced within a careful and conscientious supply chain.
‘By 2035, solar installations are expected to quadruple from current levels. At present, four percent of the electricity fed to American energy grids is generated by solar. The U.S. aims to have 40 percent of its electricity generated by solar technology by 2035. These are exciting opportunities for us as a company. Additional motivated team members will be needed to help us build a greener future,’ said Jae Yang, President and CEO of Mission Solar Energy.
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