Maxeon Solar Technologies hosted a grand opening ceremony for its recently expanded and renovated manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, Governor of Baja California, was invited to attend the event along with other distinguished guests.
The company invested around 70 million US dollars in the expansion and renovation of the plant in Mexicali. The new facility will be dedicated to the production of Maxeon’s high-efficiency shingled Performance line of solar modules. According to Maxeon, this investment brings the company’s total investment in solar manufacturing in Mexico to more than $260 million. At the same time, it increases the installed production capacity of the Mexicali plant to 1.8 GW per year.
Maxeon also owns a second manufacturing facility in the state of Baja California, but in the city of Ensenada. Together, both plants contribute to an annual production capacity of more than 2.5 GW and employ more than 2,000 people, solidifying Maxeon’s leadership in solar manufacturing in Mexico and across the Americas.
“This important milestone is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the entire Maxeon team. Our world-class solar products from Mexicali and Ensenada are found in power plants and on rooftops around the world, helping us reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change,” said Bill Mulligan, CEO of Maxeon Solar Technologies.
At the ceremony, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda said that Maxeon’s values and principles align with the state government’s focus on protecting the environment and reducing emissions, in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. She also commended the arrival of innovative companies in Baja California that contribute to employment, well-being and solutions for local residents.
Maxeon’s investment in Mexico reflects its commitment to spur growth in America. In addition to expanding its production capacities, the company is also expanding its production capacities Welcoming the era of “smart homes” Shapes its solutions to meet the demands of a changing energy management landscape.