SolX

SolX is a minority-owned and operated solar panel manufacturing company based in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The company is building a state-of-the-art, semi-autonomous, 1.2-gigawatt/annum assembly facility that, at peak production, will onshore 250+ full-time, local, high-skilled manufacturing jobs. This facility will bolster U.S. energy security and drive the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy economy. By investing in Puerto Rico, Solx aims to advance the region’s economic development through partnerships with local educational institutions, suppliers, service providers, and government agencies. The company projects its commercial operations will begin in the second quarter of 2025.

Samuel Sanchez

Samuel Sanchez, Founder

Sam Sanchez is a long-time Mexican-American businessman based in the city of Chicago. Sam Sanchez started his career as a restaurateur. Since, he has led multiple joint ventures spanning industries such as manufacturing, construction and development, trade education, security, renewable energy, and transportation. He is an advocate for the Latino business community locally and nationally.

Inspiration to Start Company

The spark for SolX ignited on a personal level. One of the founders, while visiting their father’s ranch, witnessed the transformative impact of installing just a few solar panels. The ability to generate clean, reliable energy on-site resonated deeply.

This experience, combined with travels to Puerto Rico and witnessing their ongoing struggles with traditional energy infrastructure, solidified the founders’ belief in the urgent need for wider adoption of renewable energy solutions.

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