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Gestamp Renewables to build solar steel factory for expected demand
Gestamp Renewables, part of Corporación Gestamp, announced that it is building a factory in Surprise, Arizona to support the development of large-scale solar energy projects in the U.S.  The facility, to be newly constructed on 27 acres of land in the Skyway Business Park, will house a state-of-the-art steel fabrication factory as well as the U.S. headquarters for Gestamp Solar Steel. In its first phase, the facility will encompass 75,000 sq. ft. and is expected to employ 50 people.  Gestamp contemplates a phased expansion of the facility over time with additional manufacturing capacity to accommodate ongoing development of projects for the rapidly growing solar energy market in North America. 

The Arizona factory will produce steel structures using advanced manufacturing technologies, processes and quality control disciplines that have been successfully used by Gestamp in other parts of the world.   Initial customers for these structures include BrightSource Energy Inc., who is currently developing the 392 megawatt Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System concentrating solar power (CSP) project in California's Mojave Desert.  Gestamp Solar Steel's factory will be designed to produce steel structures for projects that use CSP technology and also photovoltaic (PV) solar structures.

Our strategic investment in Arizona represents an important milestone for Gestamp Renewables and follows our belief that the Southwestern U.S. will be the epicenter of large-scale solar energy development in North America for years to come,” said Jon Riberas, President & CEO of Gestamp Renewables.  “We also believe that Gestamp Renewables is uniquely positioned to provide solar project developers with cost-effective structural solutions that embody advanced technology, the highest level of quality assurance and outstanding operational and logistical support."

At an announcement held today at the City of Surprise, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said, “Gestamp Solar Steel's decision to build in Arizona solidifies our case that Arizona is the place to be for renewable energy companies. We offer a highly-skilled workforce, low payroll taxes and a business-friendly approach at the state and local level that is helping us to secure new jobs and industry in a very tough economic environment. Thank you Gestamp for choosing Arizona and welcome to your new home.”

“Gestamp Solar Steel represents the kind of high quality jobs our residents are looking for,” said Surprise City Manager Mark Coronado. “We could not ask for a better corporate citizen than Gestamp Solar steel, a company with a solid reputation in the renewable energy industry.” 

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council suggests that solar energy in the U.S. is growing at a faster pace than that of the international market.  The Solar Energy Industries Association notes that solar demand in the U.S. is expected to grow 75 percent in 2011, compared with 2010. About 1.5Gw to 2.0Gw of capacity—1.36Gw in California alone—is scheduled to be installed next year.  And according to a Greentech Media report, more than 30 large-scale CSP projects are in various stages of development in the Southwest U.S.
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