After solar tile manufacturer GAF Energy announced the closure of its research and development facility in San Jose, California and relocation of its headquarters to Texas, its excess manufacturing equipment will be auctioned off.


Equipment within the San Jose facility.

Rooftop expert GAF launched the energy sector in January 2022 and released studable Timberline solar tiles. The company initially operated in a 50 megawatt facility in San Jose and then opened a second manufacturing site in Georgia, Texas in 2023. The latest news shows that the annual production capacity of the GeCheng factory is 250 megawatts, and the workers produce solar tiles by laminating solar cells on TPO roof materials.

In October, GAF Energy Company laid off 138 employees, effective December 13th. The company also announced the relocation of its headquarters to Gree City and the focus on manufacturing.

Given the ongoing changes in the solar industry, we are adjusting our business and team to focus on the key markets where solar energy is most attractive to builders and homeowners, "said Martin de Bono, President of GAF Energy, in a statement.

The location in San Jose is currently auctioning off excess equipment. A surplus second sale is currently underway in Texas.

Earlier this year, GAF Energy launched its second-generation evolved Timberline solar product with increased power output. The ES 2 product has achieved 57 watts per watt.