SnapNrack to Open New El Paso Facility November 4
The Sunrun subsidiary will move assembly and distribution operations from Mexico to a new site in El Paso, Texas.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Manufacturing
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SnapNrack will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new manufacturing and distribution facility in El Paso, Texas, on November 4, 2026. The company is relocating its operations from a facility in Juarez, Mexico, to this new site.
Why it matters
The relocation aims to eliminate international customs friction and cross-border transfer delays. Additionally, domestic manufacturing helps the company meet specific content requirements for its installers.
The new facility utilizes the I-10 and I-25 interstate corridors alongside the southern gateway rail network for its distribution logistics. This strategic move eliminates the international customs friction that previously impacted operations in Mexico.
The players
SnapNrack
SnapNrack is a company that specializes in solar mounting and racking solutions for residential and commercial energy systems.
Sunrun
Sunrun is a major residential solar, battery storage, and energy services company that serves as the parent organization for SnapNrack.
The details
By shifting assembly closer to its core market, SnapNrack expects to streamline its distribution process. The new site will serve as a central hub for the company's regional logistics network.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: The facility will hold its official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Market Landscape
The move aligns with the broader industry trend of onshoring production to satisfy the Inflation Reduction Act's domestic content tax credit requirements. This shift positions the company to better navigate the competitive landscape of the residential solar installation sector.
Installers using these products may see improved lead times due to the removal of cross-border logistics hurdles. These efficiencies are designed to ensure consistent product availability for regional projects.
The takeaway
Companies in the energy sector are increasingly prioritizing regional logistics hubs to mitigate international supply chain risks. Consumers benefit when domestic manufacturing reduces the potential for project delays in residential installations.
What happens next
The company will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new El Paso facility on November 4, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local industry trends in the Manufacturing section.
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