CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. —

A solar and manufacturing company is planning a new production facility in Cherokee County, South Carolina, and creating more than 600 new jobs.

First Solar, Inc. expects to spend approximately $330 million to establish the new facility.

The new facility will be located at 121 Logistics Drive in Gaffney and onshore the final production processes for Series 6 modules initiated by the company’s international fleet.

The company currently operates a distribution center in Duncan and has a longstanding partnership with Inland Port Greer.

Operations are expected to begin in the second half of 2026. Individuals interested in joining the First Solar team should visit the company’s careers page .

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