JA Solar announced it has leased space for its first manufacturing facility in the U.S. ­in Phoenix, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority.

Bejing-based JA Solar is a global solar cell and module manufacturer that produces high-performance photovoltaic products.

The new center is expected to be operational by fourth-quarter  2023. The center is expected to create more than 600 new jobs.

“Arizona is proud to welcome JA Solar’s first U.S. manufacturing facility to Phoenix,” said Gov. Katie Hobbs. “There’s no better place in the world for sustainable industries like solar and we are excited to see this facility add to Arizona’s clean energy reputation.”

Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, said officials are excited about the announcement.

“Innovations in clean technology allow Greater Phoenix to produce the power requisite for promoting job growth throughout the region,” Camacho said. “We are excited to support JA Solar in its expansion to Phoenix, creating more than 600 jobs for local residents and sustainably bolstering energy production in the region to enable economic transformation.”

JA Solar was founded in 2005 among myriad Chinese solar companies seeking to make inexpensive panels for the global market.