Avangrid Celebrates Completion of Solar Module Production at SEG Solar’s New Texas Facility

Source: Avangrid

Over 200,000 solar modules manufactured for Avangrid’s 166 MWdc (120 MWac) project in Oregon to support data center operations

Milestone marks first utility-scale delivery from SEG Solar’s new Houston manufacturing plant and demonstrates Avangrid’s support for growing the domestic solar supply chain

HOUSTON, Texas — July 30, 2025 — Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the successful assembly of over 200,000 solar modules manufactured by SEG Solar at its newly commissioned facility in Houston, Texas. These modules will be deployed at Avangrid’s 166 MWdc (120 MWac) Tower Solar project in Morrow County, Oregon, which will deliver energy to the Portland General Electric (PGE) power grid and support Meta’s data center operations in the region. Avangrid is the first utility-scale customer to receive modules from SEG Solar’s new U.S. manufacturing plant, a milestone that underscores both companies’ commitment to strengthening the domestic energy supply chain and bolstering American manufacturing. The facility, located in Houston, currently employs more than 300 people and will create over 500 jobs at full capacity.

“Domestic partnerships are critical to meeting rising demand, and by leveraging U.S. manufacturing, Avangrid has an opportunity to support local jobs and economic opportunity in states like Texas, while advancing a reliable energy future powered by American-made products,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “Our work with SEG Solar demonstrates not only our commitment to building out the domestic supply chain, but the benefits of investing in American energy infrastructure. We are proud to see our Tower Solar project move forward with the delivery of these modules.”

“We are thrilled to have been selected as the module supplier for the Tower Solar in Morrow County, Oregon. This 166 MW project marks the third successful collaboration between Avangrid and SEG Solar, underscoring the strong relationship between the companies,” said Logan Fang, Vice President of Key Accounts. “SEG Solar looks forward to seeing its premium 630Wp high-efficiency Yukon N Series Solar modules installed and operational in the Pacific Northwest.”

SEG Solar inaugurated its new Houston module plant last summer and began manufacturing modules for Avangrid in early 2025. The 250,000 square foot facility represented a $60 million investment in the U.S. and can achieve annual production of 2 GW.

Avangrid’s Tower Solar project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in 2026. The facility will deliver clean, renewable energy to PGE’s grid through Green Future Impact (GFI), a voluntary program designed to help large commercial, industrial, and municipal customers meet their ambitious sustainability and carbon reduction goals through the development of new clean energy facilities in our region.

Subscribers to PGE’s GFI program enroll in a bundled renewable energy product and receive the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) associated with the energy generated from the new facility. PGE’s subscription pricing is designed to avoid cost shifting to non-participating customers.

Construction of Tower Solar will create over 200 jobs, mostly sourced locally. The project is expected to pay about $20 million in combined PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) and property taxes which will support a variety of public services, especially schools.

With a workforce of nearly 40,000 and assets in excess of €141.7 billion, across the world, Iberdrola helps to support 400,000 jobs across its supply chain, with annual procurement of €12.2 billion. A benchmark in the fight against climate change, Iberdrola has invested more than €130 billion over the past two decades to help build a sustainable energy model, based on sound environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States, aiming to meet the growing demand for energy through service, innovation, and investments. It operates in 23 states with assets of approximately $47 billion. Avangrid's operations are divided into two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, it owns eight electric and natural gas utilities serving over 3.3 million customers. Its power generation business manages more than 75 facilities producing 10.5 GW of power. Avangrid employs around 8,000 people and has been recognized as one of America’s best corporate citizens. (excerpt)

About Iberdrola: Iberdrola is among the world's largest energy companies and a leader in renewables, focusing on transitioning to a low carbon economy. Serving almost 100 million people across numerous countries, Iberdrola specializes in renewable energy, smart networks, and customer solutions. Key markets include Europe, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia, with additional presence in emerging markets like Japan and Taiwan. The company leads in sustainable practices and global expansion within the energy sector. (excerpt)

About SEG Solar: Founded in 2016, SEG is a leading vertically integrated PV manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, U.S., and is dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective solar modules to the utility, commercial, and residential markets. By the end of 2024, SEG had shipped over 6 GW of solar modules worldwide and have achieved a module production capacity of 6 GW.