America Builds Power

U.S. energy manufacturing is driving the next chapter of American prosperity

American clean energy manufacturing delivers:

200

facilities supporting clean energy

73%

of active facilities in Republican states

122,000

direct jobs supported

575,000

potential jobs by 2030

$18B

annual GDP contribution

$86B

projected annual GDP contribution by 2030

Solar, Storage and Wind are Energizing American Manufacturing

American clean energy manufacturing is powering a new chapter of economic prosperity. As the nation’s electricity demand is projected to surge up to 50% by 2040, American manufacturing of grid-scale solar, battery storage, and wind technologies is strengthening our energy security and revitalizing communities across the country.

  • Clean power manufacturing currently contributes $18 billion to U.S. GDP annually
  • The 122,000 American clean energy jobs have wages averaging $42,000 above the national average.
  • 73% of active facilities are located in Republican states, creating generational opportunities in the American heartland.
  • 200 primary manufacturing plants produce clean energy components across 38 states.

The economic impact reaches far beyond factory walls, creating a ripple effect that strengthens local economies:

  • For every direct manufacturing job, the industry supports three additional jobs in supply chains and local communities.
  • Clean energy manufacturing could contribute $86 billion annually to GDP by 2030 and support over 575,000 American jobs if policy certainty is maintained.
  • Southern, Midwestern, and Mountain West states are seeing the greatest manufacturing growth.
  • The revitalization of communities has already begun and is expected to continue, supported by a projected 4x return on investment from American energy tax credits.

U.S. manufacturers are positioned to lead the world in energy innovation while strengthening national security through reduced reliance on foreign imports.

Manufacturing Renaissance

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After decades of decline, American manufacturing is roaring back—with clean energy leading the charge. 

 The numbers tell the story: 200 primary manufacturing facilities are now actively producing components for solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage across 38 states. In 2024 alone, the industry commissioned 45 new facilities—a 45% increase from the previous year. 

 This is not only a story about bringing jobs back—it’s about energy security, economic competitiveness, and American innovation.

 

 

The acceleration has been dramatic since the passage of federal energy incentives in 2022. Manufacturing announcements have more than doubled, with 250 new facilities or expansions announced since August 2022—140 of which are online or under construction. 

These primary facilities represent the foundation of a much larger story: 800+ manufacturing plants across the country now support clean energy development through specialized components, materials, and subcomponents. 

Economic Powerhouse

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Clean energy manufacturing is creating good-paying careers that strengthen entire communities.

The sector currently supports 122,000 American workers and generates $33 billion in annual economic activity These aren’t minimum-wage positions: clean energy manufacturing workers earn an average of $42,000 more than the typical American worker. 

Average Earnings of Clean Energy Manufacturing Workforce Compared to the Average of All Workers 

Clean energy workforce earnings chart

The economic impact extends far beyond factory walls. Every manufacturing job creates three additional jobs in the broader economy—from suppliers and contractors to the restaurants and retail stores where workers spend their paychecks. 

Chart showing how 1 manufacturing job creates 3 additional jobs

Since 2022, construction of clean energy manufacturing facilities alone has supported 343,000 job-years and generated $25 billion in worker earnings. This represents real investment in American communities, with projects delivering $67 billion in total economic output. 

All-American Manufacturing

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This manufacturing renaissance is taking root in the American heartland. 

 73% of active clean energy manufacturing facilities are located in states that voted Republican in 2024. Texas leads with 18 solar facilities, followed by Ohio with 11. States like Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina are also emerging as manufacturing hubs. 

These numbers translate into real community impact across the heartland. Ohio’s First Solar facilities operate three plants with a cumulative 7 GW of capacity, directly employing over 2,400 people and supporting over 10,500 total jobs representing approximately $1 billion in labor income. 

In South Carolina, companies like Nexans are bringing 240 direct manufacturing jobs to offshore wind cable production, while EPC Power has invested $5 million in its Simpsonville facility employing 76 workers, with plans to more than double the workforce.  

West Branch, Iowa brought 120 nacelle manufacturing jobs back to the community when Nordex restarted production with over $10 million in facility updates. 

 >> Read more stories from America’s manufacturing renaissance here and in the report. 

 The geographic spread tells a powerful story: there’s at least one manufacturing facility supporting clean energy in every state.  

From California’s inverter plants to Michigan’s battery cells to South Carolina’s offshore wind cables, this is truly a nationwide renaissance. 

Future Growth Pipeline

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The momentum is just beginning.

250 additional component facilities or expansions representing over $150 billion in investment are under construction or been announced. 

If all under construction and announced projects come online by 2030, the economic transformation will be remarkable: 

  • 575,000+ jobs supported (nearly 5x current levels) 
  • $86 billion annual contribution to GDP 
  • $164 billion in total economic output 

Annual Economic Impact Summary

Economic Impact Summary

Battery storage leads the pipeline with close to 125 facilities🔋 announced since August 2022, followed by solar with over 110 new facilities. This is the natural evolution of supply chains—starting with final assembly, then attracting upstream suppliers. 

Technology Leadership

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American manufacturers are building complete supply chains across three critical technologies, moving from final assembly to raw materials processing. 

 Solar Manufacturing  

The U.S. has built its solar manufacturing base from nearly zero to 90+ facilities producing everything from modules to polysilicon. Annual domestic module capacity now exceeds 20 GW annually, with 75 GW planned by 2030

Domestic Utility Scale Cell and Module Pipeline: Online v. Announced

Solar cell manufacturing pipeline

Battery Storage 🔋 

America’s battery manufacturing surge includes 65+ primary facilities covering the full supply chain. From lithium processing in Nevada to cell production in Tennessee and Michigan, the U.S. is building end-to-end capabilities. 

BESS Downstream Manufacturing

 

Wind Power 💨 

Wind manufacturing represents America’s most mature clean energy supply chain, with 390+ facilities producing primary and secondary components across 43 states. Over 80% of nacelle assembly and nearly 70% of tower manufacturing now happens domestically.

Wind Capacity chart

Energy Security & Supply Chains

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Building domestic manufacturing isn’t just about economics—it’s about national security and supply chain resilience. 

The numbers show real progress in reducing import dependence. Solar module imports decreased 30% in 2024 despite record installations, as domestic production ramped up. Wind component manufacturing was already largely domestic, with continued growth in blade and nacelle capacity. 

The battery supply chain continues to develop, with significant domestic investment planned across the full value chain. Multiple midstream facilities for cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes are under construction.   

Recent trade policy developments underscore the importance of domestic capabilities.

Policy Foundation

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This manufacturing renaissance didn’t happen by accident.

The industry has smartly utilized strategic federal investments to rapidly build out a secure domestic supply chain that sustains American communities and drives U.S. competitiveness. 

The Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (45X) provides 10 years of investment certainty, directly supporting domestic production. The 48C Investment Tax Credit offers up to 30% support for manufacturing projects, with priority for energy communities and strong workforce development. 

 These policies are critical to:  

  • Creating long-term certainty for business investment decisions 
  • Supporting American workers through prevailing wage requirements 
  • Prioritizing domestic content through bonus credits 
  • Revitalizing energy communities with targeted benefits 

 To maintain this momentum, policymakers should focus on five priorities: 

  1. Preserve energy tax credits (45X, 45Y, 48C, 48E) that drive investment
  2. Create stable trade policy that supports domestic manufacturers
  3. Streamline permitting for both manufacturing facilities and clean energy projects.
  4. Support all-of-the-above energy strategy to meet 50% demand growth by 2040
  5. Leverage domestic demand for critical minerals processing

The industry stands ready to continue writing the next chapter of American manufacturing with the technologies, investment capital, and workforce to make it happen. Policy uncertainty remains the only eraser threatening this progress.  

Annual Construction Spend on Clean Energy Manufacturing Grow in Tandem

Annual Construction Spend on Clean Energy Manufacturing Grow in Tandem

 

Looking Ahead 

American clean energy manufacturing stands at an inflection point. With smart policies and continued private investment, the U.S. can lead the global clean energy economy while creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs in communities across the country. 

 The choice is clear: invest in American manufacturing today, or watch others capture tomorrow’s energy economy.