(ATLANTA, Ga.) – Governor Brian Kemp introduced at the moment that Qcells, one of many largest and best-known renewable vitality operations, will spend greater than $2.5 billion to increase photo voltaic manufacturing in Georgia. It would construct a brand new facility in Cartersville, and add a 3rd facility to the prevailing campus in Dalton.
Greater than 2,500 jobs might be created for North Georgia, and the finished services will convey Qcells’ whole photo voltaic panel manufacturing capability to eight.4 gigawatts by 2024.
“I’m honored to announce the expansion of Qcells in Georgia for the second time in lower than a yr,” stated Governor Kemp. “We’re excited for Qcells’ continued success within the Peach State.”
In 2019, the biggest photo voltaic manufacturing facility within the Western Hemisphere opened in Dalton, Georgia. Initially at 1.7 gigawatts of capability, it has continued to increase and now helps over 700 jobs in Whitfield County. “We wish to additional increase our low carbon photo voltaic investments as we lead the trade towards totally American-made clear vitality options,” stated Qcells CEO Justin Lee.
The online era of electrical energy from renewable sources has elevated by 93% since 2009, and now represents about 13.6% of the state’s vitality provide. 4% of that is photo voltaic.
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