MSolar Manufacturing, a Virginia-based startup specializing in the production of solar panels, will invest $23,775,000 to establish a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Shenandoah County, according to a statement from the company. The 56,000-square-foot facility in Mount Jackson will produce high-efficiency solar modules designed for large-scale energy projects, creating 150 new jobs in the region.
“By choosing to invest in Mount Jackson, MSolar is creating new career opportunities in the Shenandoah Valley and helping make sure Virginia has the infrastructure to make energy more affordable and reliable for local communities across our Commonwealth,” says Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. “Increasing energy generation is critical to addressing high energy costs and supporting greater economic growth. I congratulate MSolar on this exciting investment and look forward to watching them grow in the Shenandoah Valley.”
About MSolar’s New Facility
Founded in 2018, MSolar is a Virginia-based manufacturer of solar panels, committed to producing clean energy through a vertically integrated production model. The Shenandoah County facility will enable the production of solar glass, silicon cells, and heterojunction (HJT) cells, as well as the assembly of completed solar modules. Once operational, the facility is expected to manufacture more than half a million HJT solar panels annually for utility-scale and commercial energy projects across the United States.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Shenandoah County to secure the project for Virginia and will support MSolar’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs in order to support employee recruitment and training activities.
What people are saying
“With a rich history of advanced manufacturing, strategic location, and world-class workforce, Shenandoah County is the ideal location for a company like MSolar to grow and succeed,” says Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery. “MSolar’s decision to invest in the Shenandoah Valley is a testament to the Commonwealth’s commitment to training and connecting top-tier talent for growing businesses in every corner of Virginia.”
“We’re building the foundation of a vertically integrated solar manufacturing platform here in Virginia,” says MSolar CEO Michael O’Connor. “This factory represents the first step in our long-term strategy to expand domestic solar production and deliver high-performance technology for energy projects. We believe the future of solar will be defined by performance, domestic content, energy security, and top customer service, and MSolar is positioning itself at the center of that transition. We’re excited to grow alongside the Commonwealth as we scale our platform.”
