Toyo's Texas Solar Plant Begins Operations at 2 GW Capacity

Toyo's Humble, Texas solar module facility reached 2 GW annual production capacity in October 2025, expanding its global manufacturing footprint.

Toyo began operations at its Humble, Texas solar module facility in October 2025 with a 2 GW annual production capacity. This expansion builds on Toyo's existing manufacturing operations: a 4 GW solar cell facility in Hawassa, Ethiopia, and a 2 GW solar cell facility in Vietnam. The company plans to add a 1.5 GW heterojunction cell manufacturing line by Q1 2028, though this timeline depends on permitting and approval processes. Toyo expects to employ 400 workers at the Texas facility by 2028.

This expansion directly increases global solar module production capacity, which lowers the cost of solar power installation and maintenance for households and businesses worldwide. The facility's operational start in October 2025 represents immediate progress toward scaling affordable solar access, particularly for regions where grid infrastructure remains limited.

Toyo's simultaneous operations in Ethiopia and Vietnam—both critical for low-cost solar production—demonstrate how concentrated manufacturing can reduce barriers to solar adoption. However, the company's response to a U.S. Department of Commerce inquiry about Ethiopia circumvention (initiated July 2026) remains pending formal certification, which could affect supply chain stability in emerging markets. The next critical steps involve securing permits for the 2028 cell line and resolving the Ethiopia inquiry to maintain uninterrupted production flows.

Source: pv magazine