Rep. Gabe Vasquez Touts Good Paying Jobs, Inflation Reduction Act at Array Technologies

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today, October 2, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) toured Array Technologies and spoke with executives, site leaders and New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department officials about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on solar manufacturing.

“New Mexico’s homegrown company, Array Technologies, is creating domestic manufacturing jobs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. These jobs are leading the way to securing our domestic energy supply and harnessing the power of our natural resources. Array’s new facility in my district will employ over 300 New Mexicans, powering the growth of the West Mesa,” said Vasquez. “Array’s expansion is expected to inject over $300 million into the local economy over the next decade. This is the kind of economic impact that strengthens our district and keeps families here in New Mexico.” 

During the roundtable, they discussed plans for the new production facility in the district and how these investments will bring more good-paying jobs to the area. Array Technologies, an Albuquerque-based global leader in solar tracking systems, recently broke ground on a new production facility on Albuquerque’s West Side. 

The IRA is a game changer for renewable energy. The 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit is directly supporting the growth of solar manufacturing at Array. This credit incentivizes domestic production, which means more investments in local workforces and supply chains. These efforts, along with the strategic investments in solar manufacturing, are part of Vasquez’s broader commitment to ensuring New Mexico remains a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Once fully operational, Array’s new facility will increase production of solar tracker systems, key elements of utility-scale solar installations. Thanks to the domestic content bonus credit from the IRA, Array is on track to offer 100 percent U.S.-made solar trackers by 2025, strengthening local supply chains and creating more opportunities.

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