[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 194 (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF T1 ENERGY'S OPERATIONS IN WILMER, 
                                 TEXAS

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                            HON. JAKE ELLZEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2025

  Mr. ELLZEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
one-year anniversary of T1 Energy's operations in Wilmer, Texas. On 
November 1, 2024, production began at its state-of-the-art facility. In 
just twelve short months, the company has already created more than 
1,200 good-paying Texas jobs, including 200 held by proud residents of 
Texas' 6th Congressional District.
  By all accounts, the Wilmer facility is exceeding expectations, 
surpassing production goals and selling out its entire 2025 inventory. 
This success story is more than numbers; it is an American story. T1 is 
reshoring the solar supply chain, reducing dependence on Southeast 
Asia, and making the United States stronger.
  Recently, T1 signed a partnership with Corning, a historic American 
company, to supply solar wafers, linking the innovation of Michigan and 
Texas in a powerful new supply chain that will support upwards of 6,000 
jobs. T1 delivers domestic energy and energy dominance.
  This investment in American energy will strengthen our national 
security, bolster our economic competitiveness, and power the future, 
including the technologies of tomorrow like artificial intelligence and 
data centers. I congratulate T1 Energy on this milestone and look 
forward to their continued growth and contribution to our Nation's 
energy security.

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