WALLER COUNTY, TX (Covering Katy News) — Europe's largest solar-panel manufacturer is opening a manufacturing operation locally, incentivized by an economic development package approved by the Waller County Commissioners Court on Sept. 27, 2023.
"We are excited to welcome Elin Energy to the Waller County community,” said County Judge Trey Duhon. "Having the largest solar-panel manufacturer in Europe right here is a great honor."
The company's facility is located in the Twinwood Business Park, at 2270 Twinwood Pkwy in Brookshire, south of Interstate 10 in Waller County.
According to the Waller County Economic Development Partnership, the new advanced manufacturing facility will open in the first quarter of 2024 and employ about 100 people. By year seven, the company expects to have 450 employees.
"Elin, represents the best in solar-panel manufacturing, is a company that has built its reputation on quality and customer satisfaction," said Waller County Economic Development Partner's Executive Director Vince Yokom. "We are excited that they chose Waller County for their U.S. facility."
Elin says its solar panels are more efficient and require less area to generate the same electricity as a traditional system, making their product popular with solar farm developers and commercial contractors.
"Our expansion into Texas represents a significant step toward a cleaner and more sustainable future for the U.S.," said Arda Yali, president of Elin Energy. "We are dedicated to providing top-quality solar panels to empower the nation with renewable energy solutions."