CSM Manufacturing
Project Nameplate Size: Line 1: 550 MW per year, Line 2: 1,000 MW per year
Location: College Station, TX
Status: Production Line 1 - ready, Production Line 2 - underway
Facility Entrance
TNX Holdings has developed and implemented a state-of-the-art, American-made solar module assembly facility in Central Texas, for CIG Capital. The project is owned by CIG Capital and will be operated under a JV relationship with CSM's manufacturing partner. Modules will be produced under the trade-name 'US Modules'. Designed for both in‑house project deployment and external sales to the U.S. utility market, this world-class manufacturing campus supports the nation’s clean energy ambitions while reinforcing domestic production capabilities.
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Facility Capacity & Configuration
Phase 1 (Line 1): ~440 MW of annual Tier-1 module production from a 550 MW nameplate capacity
Phase 2 (Line 2): Scalable expansion underway, targeting an additional 1,000+ MW of nameplate capacity
The fully automated lines feature integrated high-speed robotics, precision lamination, and inline metrology, delivering unmatched consistency and throughput. Initial modules are demonstrating over 100% of expected wattage, setting a high benchmark for performance out of the gate.
Key Project Milestones:
* Dec 2024: Line 1 completed first successful test modules
* Jun 2025: Achieved full-speed production (~128 panels/hour) under Lucid USA 1GW management and is ready for operations
* Commissioning and buy‑off of all core equipment finalized, with full manufacturing now live.
Manufacturing Floor 1
Strategic Significance:
* Produces Tier-1 solar modules for deployment in TNX/CIG’s North Texas utility‑scale projects
* Restores high-volume solar manufacturing in the U.S., reducing dependence on international supply chains
* Creates skilled jobs in Central Texas and strengthens America’s clean energy infrastructure
The College Station Manufacturing Facility is more than a high-output solar panel line—it is a strategic response to one of the most urgent industrial and energy challenges of our time: the need for the United States to regain control over its clean energy future.
For over a decade, China has led the global race in solar manufacturing and deployment, rapidly scaling supply chains and dominating global production. This has left the U.S. increasingly dependent on foreign components for a technology that is vital to the energy transition, grid resilience, and national competitiveness.
That dependence comes at a cost. It undermines U.S. leadership in data centers, AI infrastructure, and hyperscale computing, all of which require stable, low-cost power. It also contributes to elevated electricity prices, which directly impact GDP growth and industrial productivity.
By establishing advanced solar module manufacturing here in Texas, CSM—developed and supported by TNX Holdings—is helping to reverse that trend. Our facility proves that the U.S. can not only catch up, but lead the global energy transition, using American talent, automation, and engineering excellence.
The College Station facility advances strategic national goals by reducing risk and increasing reliability through locally sourced modules for critical infrastructure. It revitalizes American advanced manufacturing and creates durable economic opportunity in Central Texas. And it shortens supply timelines while reducing costs for TNX and CIG’s utility-scale solar pipeline.
At its core, this project represents a long-term investment in American energy independence, economic resilience, and climate leadership. It’s not just about making solar panels—it’s about building the capacity, capability, and confidence to power the future right here at home.
What’s Next?
As Line 2 ramps up, the facility will scale into high‑volume manufacturing, ultimately supporting more than 1 GW of annual module production. These American-made panels will power CIG’s Texas-based utility solar pipeline and support broader U.S. market needs.
Manufacturing Floor 2
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Location: College Station, TX
Status: Production Line 1 - ready, Production Line 2 - underway
Facility Entrance
TNX Holdings has developed and implemented a state-of-the-art, American-made solar module assembly facility in Central Texas, for CIG Capital. The project is owned by CIG Capital and will be operated under a JV relationship with CSM's manufacturing partner. Modules will be produced under the trade-name 'US Modules'. Designed for both in‑house project deployment and external sales to the U.S. utility market, this world-class manufacturing campus supports the nation’s clean energy ambitions while reinforcing domestic production capabilities.
Hover mouse over areas of interest for more detail
Facility Capacity & Configuration
Solder strings being attached to Silicon cells in one of CSM's automated stringersPhase 1 (Line 1): ~440 MW of annual Tier-1 module production from a 550 MW nameplate capacity
Phase 2 (Line 2): Scalable expansion underway, targeting an additional 1,000+ MW of nameplate capacity
The fully automated lines feature integrated high-speed robotics, precision lamination, and inline metrology, delivering unmatched consistency and throughput. Initial modules are demonstrating over 100% of expected wattage, setting a high benchmark for performance out of the gate.
Key Project Milestones:
* Dec 2024: Line 1 completed first successful test modules
* Jun 2025: Achieved full-speed production (~128 panels/hour) under Lucid USA 1GW management and is ready for operations
* Commissioning and buy‑off of all core equipment finalized, with full manufacturing now live.
Manufacturing Floor 1
Strategic Significance:
* Produces Tier-1 solar modules for deployment in TNX/CIG’s North Texas utility‑scale projects
* Restores high-volume solar manufacturing in the U.S., reducing dependence on international supply chains
* Creates skilled jobs in Central Texas and strengthens America’s clean energy infrastructure
The College Station Manufacturing Facility is more than a high-output solar panel line—it is a strategic response to one of the most urgent industrial and energy challenges of our time: the need for the United States to regain control over its clean energy future.
For over a decade, China has led the global race in solar manufacturing and deployment, rapidly scaling supply chains and dominating global production. This has left the U.S. increasingly dependent on foreign components for a technology that is vital to the energy transition, grid resilience, and national competitiveness.
That dependence comes at a cost. It undermines U.S. leadership in data centers, AI infrastructure, and hyperscale computing, all of which require stable, low-cost power. It also contributes to elevated electricity prices, which directly impact GDP growth and industrial productivity.
By establishing advanced solar module manufacturing here in Texas, CSM—developed and supported by TNX Holdings—is helping to reverse that trend. Our facility proves that the U.S. can not only catch up, but lead the global energy transition, using American talent, automation, and engineering excellence.
The College Station facility advances strategic national goals by reducing risk and increasing reliability through locally sourced modules for critical infrastructure. It revitalizes American advanced manufacturing and creates durable economic opportunity in Central Texas. And it shortens supply timelines while reducing costs for TNX and CIG’s utility-scale solar pipeline.
At its core, this project represents a long-term investment in American energy independence, economic resilience, and climate leadership. It’s not just about making solar panels—it’s about building the capacity, capability, and confidence to power the future right here at home.
Robots sort final binning of completed productWhat’s Next?
As Line 2 ramps up, the facility will scale into high‑volume manufacturing, ultimately supporting more than 1 GW of annual module production. These American-made panels will power CIG’s Texas-based utility solar pipeline and support broader U.S. market needs.
Manufacturing Floor 2
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