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Chicago & Midwest  + Midwest  + Industrial  |  November 1, 2023
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

$800M Solar Cell Production Facility Planned for Indiana

Indiana is poised to get yet another massive cell production plant amid the region’s boom in energy and solar manufacturing. Canadian Solar, a provider of solar energy and energy storage solutions, is building a state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing plant in Jeffersonville.

The new facility is the result of an investment of more than $800 million and will create 1,200 skilled high-tech jobs once production is fully ramped up. “Indiana’s strong advanced manufacturing sector positions the state to help lead the global energy transition, developing and powering new solutions in batteries, solar and hydrogen,” said Governor Eric Holcomb.

The solar cells produced at this facility will be used at the previously announced 5 GW module assembly plant in Mesquite, Texas. Production at the Jeffersonville facility is expected to begin by the end of 2025.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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