WATERTOWN â The regionâs economy would also get a boost from spin-off business generated by construction of a proposed solar panel manufacturing plant near the Watertown International Airport.
Last week, the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency announced that Convalt Energy, a New York City-based renewable energy company, plans to build a solar panel manufacturing facility in the agencyâs proposed business park on Route 12F in the town of Hounsfield. DigiCollect, a related company, would also build a facility in the airport park.
Hari Achutan, chief executive officer of Convalt Energy, said his companyâs $834 million investment would provide opportunities for spin-off businesses.