In Pictures: Tesla Files $10B Solar Cell Factory Plan in Texas Under 'Project Crystal Sun'

A proposed $10.1 billion solar cell plant in Fort Bend County would rely on advanced conveyor systems similar to those seen here.

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Tesla's planned Texas facility aims to expand solar panel production, mirroring the scale of this large solar farm.

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Solar cell manufacturing would support installations like this rooftop project, a key part of Tesla's clean energy strategy.

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The proposed factory complex could reshape the industrial landscape of Fort Bend County, much like this aerial view.

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Vertical integration would bring solar cell production in-house, requiring complex manufacturing lines like this one.

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Tesla's planned plant would house extensive production equipment, similar to this modern processing line.

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Workers could be seen installing solar panels produced at the new facility, as in this installation scene.

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The proposed site may resemble this industrial complex, with large buildings and parking areas.

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Tesla's new factory would contrast with older industrial sites, reflecting a shift toward renewable energy manufacturing.

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Advanced manufacturing at the Texas plant would require clean-room environments like this pharmaceutical facility.

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Automation would play a key role in Tesla's solar cell production, as seen in this modern industrial machinery.

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The $10 billion project could add a major industrial footprint to Texas, similar to this aerial factory view.

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Production lines inside the proposed plant would handle solar cell assembly, using systems like this conveyor setup.

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Precision equipment, such as this CNC machine, would be integral to manufacturing solar cells at scale.

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The proposed site might be situated near existing industrial zones, as shown in this aerial view.

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Robotic arms could automate parts of the solar cell production process, enhancing efficiency at the plant.

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