Qcells invests $2.5 billion in solar power manufacturing facility

Qcells invests $2.5 billion in solar power manufacturing facility

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Qcells invests $2.5 billion in solar power manufacturing facility from the Gray/Stantec design-build team 

With a historic $2.5 billion investment, Qcells is building a solar power manufacturing facility in Georgia, United States. This is the largest solar investment in US history and will offer significant benefits to the state and national economies. Gray, a leading global builder in the manufacturing industry, and Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design, were selected to provide construction, architecture, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, structural/civil engineering, as well as environmental, water, and wastewater services. 

Qcells is a subsidiary of Hanwha Solutions, one of the world’s largest and most recognized photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, known for its high-quality solar cells and modules for solar power. The company anticipates increasing its solar module production capacity in the United States from 1.7 gigawatts in 2022 to 8.4 gigawatts by 2024. Qcells intends to hire 2,500 people in Georgia to support its leadership in the solar energy sector. 

“Having worked with Qcells, Gray is honored to continue our relationship on such a monumental investment,” said Brian Jones, president and CEO of Gray Construction. “These projects will tremendously impact the people of Georgia, the American economy, and the solar industry.” 

The new facility will house the entire solar panel manufacturing process, including ingot production, wafer processing, cell processing, and module production. 

“With a shared commitment to quality and innovation, we are proud to be part of establishing a reliable solar supply chain to the United States,” said Leonard Castro, executive vice president for Stantec’s global Buildings practice. “Together with our partners at Gray, we are inspired by the opportunity to help Qcells create energy solutions that will support a more sustainable future.” 

Inflation Reduction Act helps investment move forward 

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act last year was a major driver in helping this project move forward. Under that Act, solar companies making solar panel components can claim tax credits. This project will help to significantly reduce the United States dependency on foreign PV manufacturers. 

New focus on bringing production facilities closer to home 

Stantec’s industry-leading integrated architectural and engineering team works within the global industrial sector, helping advanced manufacturing clients improve their operations, reduce costs, and optimize production flows. Disruptions in the global economy over the past three years have increased fragility and expenses related to supply-chain management, making offshoring less enticing. 

In response, manufacturers are increasingly seeking to simplify their supply chains, bringing production closer to demand, with many companies opting to add new factories in North America to increase net capacity. Developing PV manufacturing in the United States can mitigate global supply chain challenges and lead to tremendous benefits for the climate as well as for US workers, employers, and the economy. Learn more about Stantec’s innovative industrial building solutions. 

About Gray 

Consistently ranked among the top industrial contractors in the US and internationally, Gray focuses on the following markets for domestic and international customers:  Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial, with nearly 30 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. 

Founded in 1960, Gray has grown to encompass a complementary family of brands designed to augment and enhance each other’s specialized capabilities without gaps or redundancies. Our robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. 

About Stantec 

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. 

Stantec cares about the communities they serve. This allows to assess what’s needed and connect the expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so they can collaborate toward a shared success. 

Stantec is of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. 

Source: Stantec

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