Solar plant setting up in Surprise

Rioglass Solar is the latest green energy-equipment manufacturer attracted to Arizona by economic incentives. The Spain-based company announced Wednesday that it will build its U.S. headquarters and plant in Surprise, bringing at least 100 jobs and about $50 million in capital investment to the West Valley city. A second phase could bring roughly an additional 100 jobs and $45 million in investment, officials said. Rioglass' decision to build a factory in Surprise was padded by tax incentives from the federal government and an infrastructure investment package from the city. The company is one of six large-scale solar-equipment manufacturers recently awarded federal tax breaks to create manufacturing jobs in the Phoenix area. It received $10.6 million in tax incentives as part of President Barack Obama's Recovery Act.

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