The Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently announced Corning Incorporated has chosen Saginaw County for a new manufacturing facility dedicated to the creation of U.S.-made solar components with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. This investment will help meet a sharp rise in demand for solar power that the current domestic solar supply chain cannot meet while creating good-paying jobs that put Michigan on track to achieve a greener, more sustainable future.
“Corning has a long, proud history in Michigan, and today they are expanding their footprint here with a new manufacturing facility creating over 1,100 good-paying jobs,” said Governor Whitmer. “With an investment of up to $900 million in Saginaw County, Corning chose Michigan for this facility because of our talent pool and commitment to being the best state to build an American-made clean energy future. Together, we will continue charging towards our 100% clean energy by 2040, bring the solar supply chain home, and create middle-class, family-sustaining jobs for Michiganders. Let’s keep competing for and winning these projects.”
To grow this domestic supply, Corning, on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Solar Technology, LLC, plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Richland Township in Saginaw County with an investment of up to $900 million. The project is expected to create over 1,100 jobs, with starting wages expected to exceed the median wage for the region. Additionally, employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
“Opportunities happen when we invest in a better future. We recently passed the Michigan Jobs, Michigan Energy bill package and it is already paying off. This announcement for my community will spur over $900 million in investments and over 1,000 jobs in just one new energy facility — imagine what lies ahead. We are committed to moving toward more environmentally friendly modes of energy, and we are just getting started,” said Rep. Amos O’Neal.
