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The LEGO Group has revealed plans for a solar park at its U.S. factory, LEGO Manufacturing Virginia. The project will significantly expand the site’s on-site renewable capacity and marks a significant milestone towards the ambition of sourcing 100% renewable energy for the facility’s annual needs.
Construction of the solar park, located on-site at the company’s Chesterfield, Virginia factory, is expected to begin this summer. The project will feature over 30,700 ground-mounted panels with a total capacity of 22 MWp, occupying nearly 80 acres. The company also plans to install 10,080 rooftop solar panels on top of its buildings, producing an additional 6.11 MWp of capacity.
Jesus Ibañez, General Manager of LEGO Manufacturing Virginia, said: “We’re proud of the progress we continue to make. These initiatives are key to increasing our use of renewable energy and support our ongoing commitment towards more sustainable operations.”
Construction is progressing on schedule following the factory’s steel topping out in October 2025. The site’s office space, constructed from mass timber, is on track to be topped out later this spring. The use of mass timber, a renewable resource that sequesters carbon rather than releasing it, also contributes to the site’s ambition to minimize energy consumption and the use of non-renewable materials.
The LEGO Group is committed to building a strong team and contributing to the local community through the creation of highly skilled jobs in Virginia. More than 500 team members currently work across the factory that is under construction and the company’s temporary packing facility – a number that is expected to nearly double to approximately 900 by the end of 2026. The sharp increase is to prepare for operations of state-of-the-art, highly automated molding and packing machinery.
As construction of the factory continues and the company becomes increasingly rooted in the community, the LEGO Group remains dedicated to making a positive impact. Last month, it announced continued support for local communities in the Greater Richmond area, committing more than $1.3 million in grants to eight nonprofit organizations. Since 2022, the LEGO Group has provided more than $3.5 million in grants, funded by the LEGO Foundation, with the ambition to bring more play opportunities to kids in the region.
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