Solx invests $64M to open solar panel manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico
Solx, a domestically owned and operated solar module manufacturer, has announced plans to open a solar panel manufacturing facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The company, which produces clean solar energy solutions for the North American renewables industry, will invest $64 million into the project, which will create over 600 jobs across logistics, supply chain, and supporting industries.
The facility is being constructed on the site of the former Hewlett-Packard location and will occupy a significant area in Aguadilla. Phase one of the project includes an initial investment of $25 million. Once operational, the facility will feature a semi-autonomous assembly line capable of producing 1 gigawatt of solar panels annually.
The Solx Puerto Rico (SPR) facility will draw from local labor and aims to build a skilled workforce to support long-term clean energy development on the island. Solx received strong support from Governor Jenniffer González Colón for the project, which is positioned to boost Puerto Rico’s energy independence and economic growth.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, James Holmes, CEO and Co-Founder, Solx, said, “Our SPR manufacturing facility is an important step forward for Solx, as it underscores our commitment to delivering reliable, domestically-produced clean solar energy nationwide. Additionally, SPR’s focus goes beyond solar panels, as our facility will ensure Puerto Rico will be a key supplier to the North American renewables industry. The Governor’s support underscores the importance of this initiative, not just for Aguadilla, but for the entire island.”
Jenniffer González Colón, Governor of Puerto Rico, added, “Solx is a prime example of Puerto Rico’s ability to lead the national reshoring effort. We will continue to support investments that strengthen our economy while helping to build the energy solutions our people and businesses urgently need.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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