New Mexico Governor and Ebon Solar Announce $942 Million Solar Investment, 900 New Jobs in Albuquerque

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, in collaboration with Ebon Solar, announced a projected $942 million investment in the state’s solar industry.

Ebon Solar LLC, a U.S.-based solar cell manufacturing company headquartered in Delaware, plans to build an approximately 834,000-square-foot facility in Albuquerque’s Mesa del Sol industrial development area. This new project is expected to create over 900 jobs.

“We have succeeded in making New Mexico a global center for advanced energy manufacturing,” Gov. Lujan Grisham noted. “Ebon Solar joins other leading companies in embracing New Mexico’s commitment to renewable energy, its talented, dedicated workforce, and the opportunities we provide for job training and tuition-free college.”

‘We welcome Ebon Solar. This is a company that wants to diversify its business mix and sees New Mexico as the place to develop its innovative solar technology and build a skilled, high-paid workforce,” added Melinda Allen, president and CEO of the New Mexico Partnership, the nonprofit private marketing arm of the New Mexico Economic Development Department.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ebon Solar to the market; it not only represents a significant capital investment and new jobs to the community but aligns with PNM’s sustainability goals,” commented Don Tarry, president and CEO of PNM and the 2024 AREA Board Chair.

“We are excited to support Ebon Solar with consideration of their Industrial Revenue Bond application because this is the type of advanced renewable energy manufacturing I want in my district, Bernalillo County, and our state. This project is also expected to bring over 900 new jobs to central New Mexico which is a huge win for the region,” District 2 Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada added.

“Ebon Solar is proud to be an innovator in technologies that support renewable energy,” Ebon Solar CEO Judy Cai noted. “The choice of Albuquerque for our investment aligns with our commitment to sustainable innovation, and New Mexico offers abundant solar resources, favorable renewable energy policies, and a dedicated, skilled workforce. These factors enhance Ebon Solar’s capital investment and production capabilities and make the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the State of New Mexico ideal partners as we integrate into the clean energy market.”