Spanish Solar Manufacturer to Locate U.S. Headquarters to Surprise, Arizona

[jpak]

http://www.evliving.com/2010/08/11/rioglass-solar-surprise-az/

Governor Jan Brewer joined Surprise Mayor Lyn Truitt today in announcing Spanish solar manufacturer Rioglass Solar will locate to the city and create jobs for Arizonans. Rioglass Solar produces curved glass sheets used in thermo electrical power stations for parabolic concentrators – a popular, cost effective solar technology used in planned Arizona solar power generating plants such as Abengoa Solar’s Solana Generating Station.

“Rioglass Solar adds to the significant progress Arizona is making to become a global leader in the renewable energy sector, and creating quality, stable jobs that will help advance and diversify our state’s economy,” said Governor Brewer. “Arizona is a strategic location with a highly skilled workforce, low payroll taxes, and the right incentive programs to make business sense. I am pleased to welcome Rioglass Solar to Arizona, and commend the company for choosing our great State as the site for its solar manufacturing operation.”

Rioglass Solar will locate in the City of Surprise and create 100 jobs.

“Today Surprise steps into the sunlight as a solar industry leader,” said Surprise Mayor Lyn Truitt. “We are committed to working with our regional partners and the governor to continue creating sustainable jobs and building the solar industry in Surprise. On this historic day, we welcome Rioglass Solar to our community.”

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[madokie]

1. every little bit helps

[dflprincess]

2. Rioglass Solar was probably promised they can find cheap labor in Arizona n/t

:sarcasm:

[qb]

3. I hope Gov. Brewer reminded the Spaniards to have their IDs handy while in AZ.

[Sanity Claws]

4. what a pleasant Surprise!

Good news for all, not just Arizonans.

[demosincebirth]

5. I hope the hire all Mexicans

:sarcasm:

[damntexdem]

6. I dunno, those headquarters seem Hispanic to me.

Better surprise them by asking to see their papers.

;-)