Nextracker Opens New Steel Plant in Las Vegas, Creating 200+ Jobs
Nextracker, a leading solar tracker manufacturer, has opened a new steel plant in Las Vegas, Nevada, in collaboration with Unimacts Steelworks. This marks the company's sixth U.S. manufacturing facility since 2022 and its 15th facility opened or expanded with key suppliers in the country. The plant, owned and operated by Unimacts, will produce steel components exclusively for Nextracker's solar power generation plants, primarily for projects in Nevada and the southwestern states.
The new facility, which is expected to create over 100 jobs near me currently and more than 200 by 2024, is a result of Dan Shugar's, CEO of Nextracker, initiative following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. The act has encouraged solar developers to focus on U.S.-made content for solar power plants to obtain domestic content bonus credits.
Abigail Ross Hopper, CEO of SEIA, praised the Nextracker and Unimacts' new facility as an example of smart policy uplifting communities with jobs and local investment. The plant, previously located in Tijuana, Mexico, was relocated to Las Vegas, marking Unimacts' first U.S. production site. Dan Shugar called on the audience at the opening ceremony to spread the word about the U.S. solar industry's role in delivering lower cost energy, creating clean jobs, and advancing energy independence.
The new steel plant in Las Vegas is a testament to the growing demand for U.S.-made solar components and the industry's commitment to job creation and local investment. With this facility, Nextracker continues to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint, supporting the nation's transition to clean, affordable energy.
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