Virginia-based TMEIC Corporation Americas has announced it will move its headquarters to Houston and plans to build a solar energy manufacturing facility near Katy.

The company, a subsidiary of Japan’s TMEIC Corporation, will relocate to the Houston Energy Corridor in March 2025 and will continue to maintain an office in Roanoke, Virginia. TMEIC will also open a state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility in Brookshire. The 13,000-square-foot facility, expected to open in October, will be located near the existing power supply and medium-voltage drives manufacturing facility in Katy. Initially, the facility will have a capacity of 9 GW per year, with potential for future expansion. The facility is expected to create up to 300 jobs.

“We are excited to make these investments to expand our presence in the Houston area by relocating our headquarters and opening our new manufacturing facility,” said Manmeet S. Bhatia, president and CEO of TMEIC Corporation Americas, in a statement. “This strategic expansion underscores TMEIC’s commitment to the renewable energy industry, advancing clean energy technologies, maintaining strong customer relationships and remaining globally competitive while proudly manufacturing in the United States.”

The Greater Houston Partnership played a key role in bringing TMEIC to the region and actively worked to attract solar energy companies to Houston.

This announcement underscores Houston’s growing importance as a leader in solar energy. According to the Clean Investment Monitor, Texas attracted over $12 billion in solar investment in 2023. As a central player in the global energy transition, Houston is at the forefront of this growth and is establishing itself as a prime location for expanding solar manufacturers.

For example, Renewable Parts, a company specializing in wind turbine supply chain and overhaul, has chosen Humble as the location for its new parts return facility. International companies Triveni Turbines and Imperial Star Solar have also unveiled plans for new solar manufacturing facilities in the Houston area.

Learn more about Houston’s leadership in solar energy.