Tesla plans a utility-scale battery plant in Texas. Here's where.

Marissa Luck | Source: San Antonio Express News | Posted 03/07/2025

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The plant in Brookshire will build the company's Megapacks, which store electricity from renewable energy sources.

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Tesla Inc. is set to establish a utility-scale battery manufacturing plant in Brookshire, Texas, aimed at producing its Megapack batteries, which are essential for storing electricity generated from renewable sources. The facility, located approximately 40 miles west of Houston, will occupy 1 million square feet of leased space and is expected to create around 1,500 jobs over the next three years. In addition to the existing space, a new 600,000-square-foot distribution and manufacturing facility will be constructed under the supervision of Stream Realty.

The project has received approval for a tax abatement agreement with Waller County, effective from 2026, which will facilitate significant property improvements and manufacturing equipment installations. Tesla plans to invest $150 million in manufacturing equipment and hire progressively, starting with 375 employees in the first year and reaching 1,500 by the third year. This initiative aligns with the growing demand for battery storage systems as renewable energy generation continues to expand in Texas and across the U.S.

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