☀️ Energy · Cartersville, Georgia
Qcells: Cartersville and Dalton solar plants
💰 $2.5 billion (more than)👷 2,500 jobs (new jobs across both sites)🏗️ Ramping up production in 2026Solar ingots, wafers, cells and panels at a new Cartersville plant and an expanded Dalton plant.
How to get on the sub list
Built by Gray Construction. Register with them as a subcontractor.
Source: Office of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Jan 2023 · checked Oct 25, 2026
How to get on the Qcells Cartersville sub list
- Contact Gray Construction. On a build this size the general contractor hires the subs. Register on their subcontractor or supplier portal.
- Get prequalified. Have your insurance, safety record (EMR), licenses and references ready.
- Call the local economic development office. Georgia and its counties often run supplier fairs and keep vendor lists for projects like this.
- Have a one-page capability statement. Build yours in Launchpad.
Work sites like this typically buy locally:
Site work, paving and concreteElectrical, HVAC and plumbingTrucking, hauling and equipment rentalSecurity guardsJanitorial and industrial cleaningLandscaping and snow removalFencing, signage and maintenanceCatering, staffing and office supply
Win government work in Georgia while this one gets going
Cities, counties and state agencies in Georgia post new bids every week.
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Investment and job figures are the company's own announced numbers, from the linked source. Plans change; check the source for the latest. Contrax isn't affiliated with Qcells.