Array Hosts U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm, New Mexico Senators to Break Ground on New Solar Manufacturing Facility - Seite 2

The Inflation Reduction Act’s production tax credit made this investment possible, which will bring new manufacturing careers to the community and boost American energy independence. The new 216,000-square-foot campus, located on Albuquerque’s west side, will employ over 300 residents in the near term to facilitate the production, assembly, design, engineering, and customer service of solar tracking technology.  

 “Manufacturing in New Mexico and across the U.S. is on the rise thanks to the Biden-Harris administration and the Inflation Reduction Act that I was proud to support in Congress. I’m glad to have Secretary Granholm back in New Mexico to break ground on Array’s new manufacturing facility which will drive innovation and create new opportunities for folks here at home,” said U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.). “Through the Inflation Reduction Act and state and local investments, this new facility will grow the economy and keep New Mexico at the forefront of clean energy.” 

In addition to the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits, Array's expansion is also made possible in part by $2.5 million in economic assistance from the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) job-creation fund, awarded by the state. Additional support from the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County includes $250,000 each of LEDA funds and partial property-tax abatement through an Industrial Revenue Bond. Between capital investments and job creation, the expansion project is expected to have an economic impact of more than $300 million over 10 years. 

“Albuquerque is a hub for the green economy, and we will keep pushing to create a more sustainable future for our families," said Mayor Tim Keller. "This expansion delivers direct, positive economic impact to our community, bringing jobs and opportunities to our residents as we create a brighter future, together.”

“When we as a commission look at supporting businesses with tax exemptions or LEDA funds, we must consider job growth, job retention and the impact it will have on our community. What Array Technologies is doing here is a good example of that and we are proud to work collaboratively with the city and the state to support their mission,” said Bernalillo County Commission Chair Barbara Baca. 

“This announcement from Array is an example of how smart federal policies can directly benefit states and localities with jobs and economic growth,” said Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). “Investments in domestic solar manufacturing like this one are critical for strengthening our nation’s energy security and ensuring our energy future puts people and communities first.”