SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Solar cell maker SunPower Corp. said Friday it plans to own and operate a panel-manufacturing plants in Mexicali, Mexico to serve the North American market.
The company said it will lease an existing building with up to 320,000 square feet.
SunPower said it will use the plant to make several models of solar panels for homes, commercial buildings and power plants.
The Industrial Development Commission of Mexicali helped the company find the location.