Solar components manufacturer AMPS is proposing to establish a solar module assembly facility located at 10652 Jackson Ave., the former Del Monte plant on the outskirts of Hanford. The vacant facility is huge at 1.3 million square feet. Del Monte closed the processing plant in 2025.
Now Kings County will get some of those jobs back if this deal goes through.
According to a public notice, the solar module assembly facility (up to 8 gigawatts) includes production line installation inside an existing industrial facility with no building expansion or structural changes. There are no hazardous manufacturing processes proposed. The project proposal is limited to interior equipment installation and solar module assembly operations within existing buildings. Operations will include automated assembly lines, packaging, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and related office and support uses.
Phase 1 will include assembly lines in Warehouse #1 and Warehouse #2 and finished product storage and distribution in Warehouse #3 and Warehouse #4. Phase 2 includes future expansion of assembly into Warehouse #3 and/or Warehouse #4 if needed. There will be an estimated 10-20 truck trips per day during operations. The facility will operate up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week, depending on demand, and will have approximately 200 employees per shift or 600 total.
AMPS is a Hesperia-based manufacturer located just on the outskirts of Los Angeles. AMPS stands for American Made Power Solution.
“At AMPS, we proudly manufacture our high-quality solar products in Southern California, operating from two state-of-the-art factories. These facilities leverage the latest solar technology to ensure reliability and efficiency. By adhering to strict quality and safety standards, we deliver exceptional products that support the local economy and promote sustainability. Choose AMPS for solar solutions that exemplify American craftsmanship and innovation,” their website boasts.
The company serves residential, commercial, industrial (C&I), and utility-scale projects. Currently it operates out of a 150,000 square foot advanced manufacturing facility in Southern California. It has been expanding its production lines to reach an annual manufacturing capacity of 1.5 GW.