T1 Energy picks Yates for precon work on $850M Texas plant

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T1 Energy has selected Yates Construction as the site prep contractor for its $850 million solar cell plant in Austin, Texas, which will have a capacity of 5 gigawatts. The Mississippi-based builder is expected to also serve as the general contractor for the project. T1 Energy aims to establish a domestic solar and battery supply chain, complementing its existing G1_Dallas facility, with production expected to start by the end of 2026 and the creation of up to 1,800 full-time jobs.

The project is seen as a response to the Trump administration's policies that support onshoring manufacturing, although concerns have been raised about potential tax changes that could impact the clean energy sector. T1 Energy remains optimistic about the future of solar energy and its role in meeting increasing electricity demands, emphasizing the importance of building a domestic solar supply chain.