Energy solutions provider T1 Energy has appointed Yates Construction for preconstruction services and site preparations for its $850m G2_Austin 5GW solar cell facility in the US.
The commissioners of Milam County, Texas, have unanimously voted to offer T1 Energy a long-term tax abatement package, contingent upon the company meeting or surpassing specific employment and investment benchmarks at the facility.
The solar facility is anticipated to start production by the end of 2026 and generate up to 1,800 full-time jobs.
G2_Austin is a component of T1 Energy’s strategy to establish a domestic solar and battery supply chain. According to T1, this initiative aims to provide the US with “scalable” and “low-cost” energy solutions.
The project is a response to the Trump Administration’s tariffs and policies that support American advanced manufacturing, jobs, and energy dominance, stated the energy solutions supplier.
T1 CEO and board chairman Daniel Barcelo said: “Solar energy is a foundational part of American power grids. Our facilities will manufacture solar cells and modules to invigorate our economy with abundant energy. We’re excited to work with Yates and Milam County to bring American advanced manufacturing to the heart of Texas and to unlock our most scalable energy resources”.
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By GlobalDataIn conjunction with the company’s operational G1_Dallas 5GW solar module facility, T1 Energy plans to meet the increasing demand for US-made solar cells and modules, utilising advanced TOPCon technology.
T1 Energy has engaged Yates to deliver preconstruction services for G2Austin and expects to finalise the commercial terms to confirm the company’s appointment as general contractor for the project.
Yates Construction joins SSOE Group, an architecture and engineering company that has been involved in project engineering for G2_Austin since December 2024.
Yates Construction President and CEO William G Yates III said: “We look forward to working with T1 Energy and leveraging our extensive experience in advanced manufacturing facility construction. This is an exciting project, and Yates Construction is committed to being a collaborative partner throughout the execution of the project.”
