According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla is significantly expanding its Giga New York factory to reach an initial solar module capacity of 300MW per year, moving away from reliance on third-party solar panels and beginning domestic in-house assembly in the United States. This strategic shift, as reported by Sawyer Merritt, is expected to enhance Tesla's supply chain control, streamline production processes, and support the integration of AI-driven manufacturing solutions. The move presents new opportunities for AI-powered process optimization and predictive maintenance in large-scale solar production, offering potential cost reductions and improved efficiency for Tesla's energy business.