First Solar, Inc., a leading American solar panel manufacturing company Friday announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new production facility in Cherokee County.
The company expects to spend approximately $330 million to establish the new facility, which is forecast to create over 600 new jobs.
The facility will be located on Logistics Drive in Gaffney and is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026.
The company currently operates a distribution center in Duncan and has a longstanding partnership with Inland Port Greer.