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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
T1 Energy G2_Austin in Rockdale, TX
1795 FM1786, Rockdale, TX, 76567
T1 Energy G2_Austin is a new construction project at 1795 FM1786, Rockdale, in Milam County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $425.0M across about 268,931 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $425.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 268,931 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.58K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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📰About T1 Energy G2_Austin
T1 Energy G2_Austin is a 268,931 sq ft solar cell production facility under new construction at 1795 FM1786 in Rockdale, Texas. The project, filed by T1 G2 Austin Solar Cell LLC, represents a $425,000,000 investment in Milam County. It is registered with TDLR as a new construction project, with construction starting in May 2026 and completion targeted for May 2027.
Project Scope and Design
The scope of work is defined as a new solar cell production building. SSOE Group is the design firm of record for this project. Javier Ramos-garcia is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The estimated cost of $425,000,000 equates to approximately $1,580 per square foot, a figure that is above the county median of $167 per square foot for new construction in Milam County.
This project is privately funded on private land for private use. The scheduled build window is 384 days, which is longer than the county median of 193 days for similar new construction filings. The project is one of 17 registered in the last 24 months in the county, with a median estimated cost of $809,638. This project’s cost is in the top quarter of that range.
Local Context and Labor Market
Rockdale is located in Milam County, with a ZIP code 76567 population of about 8,457 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $52,292, and the median owner-occupied home value is $169,900. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied. The Milam County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
SSOE Group has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,782,639. These include projects in San Antonio, Shenandoah, Midland, and Royse City. The G2_Austin project is significantly larger in scale and cost compared to these other filings by the same design firm.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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T1 Energy G2_Austin is a New Construction project located at 1795 FM1786, Rockdale, TX 76567 in Rockdale, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $425.0M covering 268,931 sq ft. T1 G2 AUSTIN SOLAR CELL LLC is the property owner and SSOE Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 12, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the G2_Austin project scheduled to be completed?
The project is targeted for May 2027, with construction starting in May 2026 according to the TDLR filing.
Who is the owner of the G2_Austin solar cell facility?
T1 G2 Austin Solar Cell LLC is the owner/developer of record for this new construction project.
Is the G2_Austin project currently open for operations?
No, the project is under construction. A LinkedIn post mentioned groundbreaking, but the TDLR record shows it is still in the construction phase.
What is the estimated cost per square foot for this project?
The estimated cost is $1,580 per square foot, which is above the county median of $167 per square foot.
Who is the design firm for the G2_Austin project?
SSOE Group is the design firm of record for this project, which is registered with TDLR.
What is T1 Energy G2_Austin?
T1 Energy G2_Austin is a new construction project at 1795 FM1786 in Rockdale, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Solar Cell Production Building (268,931 SF)
Is T1 Energy G2_Austin open in Rockdale?
T1 Energy G2_Austin is still under construction in Rockdale, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is T1 Energy G2_Austin located?
T1 Energy G2_Austin is located at 1795 FM1786, Rockdale, TX, 76567, in Milam County.
Who is the owner or developer of T1 Energy G2_Austin?
T1 G2 AUSTIN SOLAR CELL LLC is the property owner/developer of record for T1 Energy G2_Austin, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for T1 Energy G2_Austin?
SSOE Group is the design firm of record for T1 Energy G2_Austin, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does T1 Energy G2_Austin cost and how big is it?
T1 Energy G2_Austin has an estimated construction value of $425.0M and approximately 268,931 square feet (about $1.58K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Solar Cell Production Building (268,931 SF)
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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1795 FM1786, Rockdale, TX, 76567
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