COMPANYNEWS Steel increase for solar
GESTAMP RENEWABLES, part of Corporación Gestamp, announced that it is building a factory in Surprise, Arizona to support the development of large-scale solar energy projects in the U.S. The facility, to be newly constructed on 27 acres of land in the Skyway Business Park, will house a state-of-the-art steel fabrication factory as well as the U.S. headquarters for Gestamp Solar Steel. In its first phase, the facility will encompass 75,000 sq. ft. and is expected to employ 50 people. Gestamp contemplates a phased expansion of the facility over time with additional manufacturing capacity to accommodate ongoing development of projects for the rapidly growing solar energy market in North America.
The Arizona factory will produce steel structures using advanced manufacturing technologies, processes and quality control disciplines that have been successfully used by Gestamp in other parts of the world. Initial customers for these structures include BrightSource Energy Inc., who is currently developing
the epicenter of large-scale solar energy development in North America for years to come,” said Jon Riberas, President & CEO of Gestamp Renewables. “We also believe that Gestamp Renewables is uniquely positioned to provide solar project developers with cost-effective structural solutions that embody advanced technology, the highest level of quality assurance and outstanding operational and logistical support.”
the 392 megawatt Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System concentrating solar power (CSP) project in California’s Mojave Desert. Gestamp Solar Steel’s factory will be designed to produce steel structures for projects that use CSP technology and also photovoltaic (PV) solar structures.
Our strategic investment in Arizona represents an important milestone for Gestamp Renewables and follows our belief that the Southwestern U.S. will be
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said, “Gestamp Solar Steel’s decision to build in Arizona solidifies our case that Arizona is the place to be for renewable energy companies. Thank you Gestamp for choosing Arizona and welcome to your new home.”
The Solar Energy Industries Association notes that solar demand in the U.S. is expected to grow 75 percent in 2011. About 1.5Gw to 2.0Gw of capacity,1.36Gw in California alone, is scheduled to be installed next year. More than 30 CSP projects are in development.
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