5 GW solar panel plant coming to Tennessee

The new brand will establish a 5 GW solar cell and panel manufacturing facility in Portland, Tennessee. ReCreate is a joint venture between European solar panel brand Recom and Create Energy, a supporter of U.S. renewable energy production founded by Dean Solon, founder of eBOS manufacturer Shoals. Solon today announced the ReCreate brand with Hamlet Tunyan, CEO of Recom Technologies.

“We are excited to launch the rocket engines on this new venture and deliver high-quality, American-made solar solutions,” Solon said. “Our mission at Create Energy is to ReCreate the renewable energy market and offer end-to-end solutions for solar, BESS and eMobility projects. ReCreate will set standards in the photovoltaic modules and cells market.”

Create Energy officials said The world of solar energy that ReCreate panels will be produced at Create Energy’s existing mega-plant. No timeline has been announced for when solar panels will begin production, but ReCreate will produce products for the U.S. and European markets.

“This project represents a significant advancement in our commitment to renewable energy and innovation,” Tunyan said. “By producing in the USA, we support the local economy and set new industry standards.”

Recom has over a decade of manufacturing experience, operating as much as 3.2 GW of solar panel production capacity at facilities in France and Italy. Local media reported that Recom’s European manufacturing operations are currently being consolidated exclusively in Italy.

Updated history to clarify the location of the ReCreate object.