CS PowerTech Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., officially opened the initial phase of its flagship photovoltaic cell manufacturing facility at River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The facility represents a significant expansion of the company’s U.S. manufacturing operations and is designed to produce heterojunction bifacial N-type solar cells, representing an advanced technology in the solar energy sector.
The Jeffersonville facility will operate in conjunction with CS PowerTech’s existing module manufacturing plant in Mesquite, Texas, creating a vertically integrated manufacturing ecosystem. At full operational capacity, the installation is projected to generate more than 6 gigawatts of power annually while creating employment for more than 1,200 skilled workers in manufacturing, engineering, and technical roles. The company’s investment in the facility is estimated at nearly $1 billion for the local economy.
State and local officials emphasized the significance of the facility for regional economic development. Governor Mike Braun, Indiana State Senator Chris Garten, State House Representative Wendy Dant Chesser, and Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore all highlighted the project’s role in advancing advanced manufacturing capabilities and workforce development in Southern Indiana. The facility is positioned as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic energy infrastructure and supply chain resilience.
CS PowerTech indicated that the Jeffersonville facility will ramp production to full capacity over the coming months, with plans to begin work on a phase two expansion before the conclusion of the year. The company operates as part of Canadian Solar, which is listed on the NASDAQ and has delivered renewable energy solutions globally across its 25-year operational history.
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