G2_Austin solar cell fab
T1 Energy Inc., Rockdale, Milam County, Texas
G2_Austin solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas is T1 Energy Inc.’s plant for TOPCon solar cells (5 GW planned; phase one 2.1 GW). Status: under construction as of December 17, 2025 (construction started). T1 Energy Inc. announced $850 million and 1,800 jobs. Primary source: ir.t1energy.com, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Under construction
- Announced investment
- $850 million
- Announced jobs
- 1,800
- Industry
- Solar
- Sheet
- TX-47
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedir.t1energy.com
- Construction startedglobenewswire.com
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | T1 Energy Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plant | G2_Austin solar cell fab |
| Location | Rockdale, Milam County, Texas |
| Industry | Solar |
| Product | TOPCon solar cells (5 GW planned; phase one 2.1 GW) |
| Announced investment | $850 millionPlanned $850M for 5 GW; phase one $400-425M |
| Announced jobs | 1,800 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- T1 Energy advances $850 million planned 5 GW solar cell plant (company release, ir.t1energy.com, checked November 12, 2026)
- T1 Energy starts construction on Texas solar cell fab (company release, globenewswire.com, checked November 12, 2026)
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