WMH announces $6.5 billion tech complex in Nevada

RENO, NV - Wallace MacDonald Holdings (WMH) has announced the establishment of a $6.5 billion technology complex in Reno, Nevada, marking a significant investment in American manufacturing. The complex is set to be the United States’ first fully integrated hub for semiconductors, solar wafers, energy storage, advanced solar modules, and aerospace research.

The initiative aligns with President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s vision for American industrial dominance and is supported by federal advanced manufacturing production tax credits and policies aimed at strengthening national security and fostering economic prosperity.

WMH’s technology complex will produce semiconductor wafers, solar cell wafers, energy storage systems, and Heterojunction (HJT) Bifacial Solar Modules, all sourced domestically. The company is also collaborating with MIT to develop an advanced aerospace research program.

The investment is distributed across three phases, with the first phase injecting $1.2 billion into Nevada’s economy and creating 3,200 high-skill jobs along with construction roles. The subsequent phases will expand production capacity and the integrated campus, fostering technological innovation.

This development is part of a broader partnership with Solarix, a U.S.-based solar module manufacturer, to ensure a domestic supply chain for the clean energy sector. The complex is expected to create thousands of jobs, reduce foreign supply chain vulnerabilities, and position the U.S. as a leader in critical technology sectors.

WMH’s proprietary access to ultra-pure silica sourced from U.S. mines is a cornerstone of their technical excellence, enabling the production of high-performance chips and solar modules with exceptional efficiency. The complex will also feature a partnership with MB Rail for logistics and a focus on sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30%.

The aerospace program will be a significant component of the complex, with a dedicated campus and initiatives in fusion reactor development and PHESS-based propulsion systems. This program will contribute to national security and is supported by federal research and development funding.

The complex’s location in Nevada offers strategic advantages in logistics and talent, with state incentives aligning with federal policies. WMH is collaborating with several partners, including SSOE Group for plant design and Linde (NYSE:LIN) Chemical & Gas for material supply.

WMH’s announcement is based on a press release statement and represents a substantial move towards reshoring manufacturing and enhancing the U.S. position in critical technology markets.

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