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Tesla Aims for 100 GW of Solar by 2028, Sparking Hiring Surge
Elon Musk's ambitious plan faces challenges, but Tesla's hiring push signals commitment to renewable energy revolution.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:06am
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Tesla's bold solar manufacturing plans aim to transform the renewable energy landscape, but the challenges ahead are significant.Union TodayTesla is gearing up for a major hiring spree to support Elon Musk's bold vision of making the United States the largest manufacturer of solar energy components. Musk has set a target of producing 100 gigawatts of solar energy domestically by the end of 2028, a monumental goal that would require the country to significantly expand its current 65 GW of solar module capacity. While the scale of this project is unprecedented, Tesla's hiring push signals a commitment to tackling the challenges head-on and revolutionizing the renewable energy landscape.
Why it matters
Tesla's solar manufacturing plan is a high-stakes gamble that could have far-reaching implications for the renewable energy industry. The US currently lacks the solar cell manufacturing capacity to compete with China's dominance, and the country's solar production has faced hurdles, including the struggle to compete with cheap Asian imports. If Tesla succeeds, it could position the US as a global leader in solar energy, but the challenges are significant.
The details
Tesla's current solar manufacturing capacity in the US pales in comparison to Musk's 100 GW target. The company's LinkedIn posts, including one from senior manager for solar products engineering Seth Winger, have emphasized the urgent need for a dedicated team of engineers and scientists to make this vision a reality. However, Musk has a history of setting ambitious goals, some of which have faced mixed results in the past, such as his promises of driverless Teslas and robotaxis.
- Tesla announced the 100 GW solar manufacturing goal in April 2026.
- The company has begun a major hiring push to support this ambitious plan.
The players
Elon Musk
The CEO of Tesla, who has set the 100 GW solar manufacturing goal for the company by 2028.
Seth Winger
The senior manager for solar products engineering at Tesla, who has emphasized the need for a dedicated team to support the company's solar manufacturing plans.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The scale of Tesla's solar manufacturing goal and the challenges it faces will continue to be closely watched by the renewable energy industry and the public. The company's ability to meet this ambitious target could have significant implications for the future of solar power in the United States.
The takeaway
Tesla's hiring surge to support its 100 GW solar manufacturing goal by 2028 signals the company's commitment to driving a renewable energy revolution, but the challenges it faces, including the US's lack of solar cell production capacity and competition from cheap Asian imports, will test the limits of Elon Musk's bold vision.
