Maxeon Solar Technologies, a prominent player in the solar energy sector, has recently announced the expansion of its manufacturing capacity in Mexico to 2.5 gigawatts (GW) annually. The expansion follows an investment of around $70 million in the renovation and expansion of its manufacturing plant located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, where the company has now raised its production capacity to 1.8 GW per year.
Maxeon’s Mexicali plant, now one of the largest solar panel manufacturing facilities in the Americas, actively produces high-efficiency shingled-cell Performance line solar panels. A significant portion of the production from Maxeon’s facilities in Mexico, including the Mexicali plant, targets the US market.
Maxeon Solar Technologies Mexico Expansion
In addition to the Mexicali plant, Maxeon also owns a second manufacturing plant in Ensenada, Baja California. Together, both plants contribute to a combined annual production capacity of more than 2.5 GW, making Maxeon a leading solar manufacturer in Mexico and across the Americas. The company’s total investment in solar manufacturing in Mexico now amounts to more than $260 million.
Maxeon expands its capacity in Mexico, fueling growth in the Americas. It’s meeting new energy demands and embracing the ‘smart living’ era. The company employs over 2,000 workers at its facilities. The increased capacity will satisfy growing global demand for solar products.
Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda praised the company’s expansion. At the opening of the Mexicali plant, she spoke about Maxeon’s alignment with the government’s environmental goals. She emphasized how such ventures boost local employment and welfare.
In conclusion, the boost to Maxeon’s annual capacity in Mexico marks a crucial milestone in the company’s commitment to combating climate change through increased production of high-quality solar panels. Maxeon’s best-in-class solar products, manufactured in Mexicali and Ensenada, can be found in power plants and rooftops around the world, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions globally..