Hi Folks – Here’s some positive news for those of us who’ve been following the Texas renewable energy situation…

Even as some lawmakers push bills that could slow solar (and other renewable energy) adoption growth, the Lone Star State is quietly turning into a hub for solar manufacturing.  From massive PV (solar phovoltaic ) module factories to next-gen battery and microinverter manufacturing, Texas seems to be proving that market demand and smart investments can thrive even when the political winds don’t exactly blow in solar’s favor.

For NATiVE solar  -and really,  anyone in the “solar” space here in Texas, this boom isn’t just interesting. This is more great evidence that the market fundamentals behind the shift to renewable energy remain strong.  It means big players in the space are continuing to make bets and invest massively in domestic “greentech” manufacturing capacity.  Shorter and more plentiful supply chains, lower costs, and regional vendor support means more efficient projects and happier solar/smart energy storage customers.

Let’s take a look at some of the big players making renewable technology manufacturing moves in Texas :

1. Canadian Solar Inc. – Mesquite, Texas

 

 

• Canadian Solar announced a U.S. pv module manufacturing plant in Mesquite, Texas: ~5 GW annual output, >$250 million investment, ~1,500 jobs. PR Newswire+1

2. Waaree Solar Americas Inc. – Brookshire, Texas

• Waaree Solar Americas (Indian parent company) started module production at its Brookshire Texas facility (1.6 GW initial capacity) and plans to raise capacity. PR Newswire+1

3. Mission Solar Energy – San Antonio, Texas

 

• Mission Solar announced a $265 million investment to add a 2 GW solar‑cell manufacturing facility at its San Antonio campus. PR Newswire+1

4. T1 Energy Inc. – Texas (Wilmer / Rockdale)

 

• T1 Energy (formerly Freyr Battery) announced plans for a large solar‑cell manufacturing facility in Texas (~5 GW capacity) and purchased module factory in Wilmer. Chron+1

5. SEG Solar – Houston, Texas

 

 

• SEG Solar opened a module factory in Houston (~2 GW annual capacity) with ~$60 million investment.

7. Base Power – Austin, Texas

 

 

• Base Power, an Austin‑based startup focused on residential batteries, has leased the former Austin American‑Statesman building downtown to create its first factory for battery production. San Antonio Express-News+1

**I just wrote a short piece covering the new Base Power headquarters here in Austin. It’s a good overview of this unique new company that is both a battery manufacturer AND an electric utility which will enroll all its customers in a great new virtual power plant (VPP) network. Read it here.

What This Means For You (Residential & Commercial Solar Customers)

• Shorter delivery times: With factories in‑state, your modules and batteries don’t need to travel overseas or cross the country‑wide supply‑chain as often.

• Better cost outlook: Local supply and manufacturing help reduce shipping/logistics fees and mitigate foreign‑trade/tariff risk — savings that tend to flow into your project.

• Stronger supply‑chain resilience: If overseas manufacturing or shipping is disrupted, Texas‑based factories help buffer your project timeline.

• Local jobs & economy: You’re contributing to Texas jobs and the local economy — a good story when you want to share why you chose solar.

• Marketing and value: For commercial customers especially, you can advertise “locally‑manufactured solar modules” or “Texas‑made battery backup” as part of your green‑story.

• Installer advantage: For installers like us (NATiVE Solar), these facilities mean we can source locally, reduce risk, and pass benefits to you more reliably.

So what does all this mean?

Yes, there’s a lot of noise and unpredictability around Texas’s renewable‑policy debates, but when it comes to manufacturing solar modules and battery energy storage  -a regional manufacturing boom is definitely happening. These seven facilities (and more) are proof that the market sees Texas as a hub for solar/energy equipment fabrication. For you, the homeowner or commercial customer, that translates into better reliability, possibly lower cost, and more confidence in your solar project.

Got questions about any of this -or about the possibility of deploying solar and storage on your property? Connect with one of our expert smart energy practitioners!