Energy solutions manufacturer Power Electronics is building something big, deep in the heart of Texas.

The Valencia, Spain-based firm broke ground Sept. 24 on a new, 53-acre campus near the Houston area, officials say. The new facility aims to expand the company’s industrial footprint in the U.S., delivering up to 40 GW of annual production capacity and creating more than 400 jobs for the local economy.

“For the first time in many years, the United States will be able to meet its growing need for sustainable power generation capacity and energy resilience through local manufacturing, supported by the most advanced technology in the world,” says Power Electronics CEO David Salvo. “Our 40 GW Houston Campus will help shape the future of energy and AI growth globally.”

The new facility will include a set of two buildings, according to representatives. The new construction will cover not only production, but logistics, electronics manufacturing, R&D, employee training, corporate offices, and other functions. However, the main goal for the project is to build Power Electronics its most automated inverter production site to date.

Strengthening American presence

Narratives have long stated that the U.S. is a relatively untapped market for renewable energy like solar and storage. With the American energy market now opening up to those alternative sources more than ever before, Power Electronics’ new Houston campus is going up at a crucial time.

Demand is accelerating for utility-scale renewable energy projects thanks to continued AI data center buildout and utility electrification. In addition to its 40 GW expected capacity, the new facility represents “a long-term investment in American industry, skilled employment, technological innovation and the infrastructure required to support the next generation of the U.S. energy system.”

“The United States has become a key market in the company’s global strategy,” the company says. “For more than a decade, Power Electronics has steadily strengthened its presence across the country, building local teams, operations and technical expertise to serve some of the most significant and demanding energy projects in the U.S.”

The Spanish company has installed more than 116 GW of energy generation across the U.S., building itself up as a global leader in energy manufacturing. Its continued investment marks a long-term commitment to the region as an energy provider, the firm says, strengthening its global platform to a potential 105 GW of capacity worldwide.

Tags: inverters, manufacturing, Power Electronics, storage, Texas, utility-scale