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The LEGO Group unveils plans for on-site solar park in Chesterfield County
March 19, 2026
The LEGO Group today 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.
Team size to double over course of 2026
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.
Deepening community roots through continued funding support
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.
Facts LEGO Manufacturing Virginia
- Location: Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA.
- Investment: More than US $1.5 billion including the factory and regional distribution center.
- Land: 340 acres/137 hectares, equivalent to 260 American football fields.
- Buildings: 13 buildings that cover approximately 1.7 million ft² / 160,000 m² and include office spaces, molding and packing buildings, an energy center, a high bay automated warehouse, and more.
- Jobs: Over 1,700 positions over 10 years, with recruitment ongoing. For full list of jobs, visit our career page or follow LEGO Careers and see how you can build your career.
- Precision manufacturing: All LEGO factories globally follow the same blueprint, using high-tech equipment to produce bricks with 1/10th of a hair’s width precision.
Sustainability initiatives
Zero waste to landfill: The new factory shares the same ambition as all LEGO operations of achieving zero waste from factories to landfill. Almost all waste is either reused, recycled, composted or sent to non-landfill waste-treatment options.
Certification: The aim is to secure LEED Platinum certification (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) for the building once it is completed including energy, water and waste.
On-site solar power: Solar power will be generated through 10,080 rooftop solar panels with a capacity of 6.11 MWp and 30,752 ground mount panels with a capacity of 22 MWp.
Renewable energy: The LEGO factory will increase its use of renewable energy through on-site solar generation and continues to look for solutions to account for remaining energy needs.
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About the LEGO Group
The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.
The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well”.
Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.
For more information: www.LEGO.com
The LEGO Group in the USA
The LEGO Group has had a presence in the USA since its American entity, LEGO Systems Inc., was established in 1973.
The company opened its new US headquarters in Boston, MA and Consumer & Shopper Engagement office in Tempe, AZ in 2025, following more than 50 years operating out of Enfield, CT.
The company currently employs nearly 5,000 people in the USA.
