Reclaiming American Leadership in Solar
The Solarix Journey
The seeds of Solarix were planted in 2014 when friends and founders Napoli Gomez and Carlos Class Sr. met while developing Heterojunction Solar Cell technology. By 2021, their combined expertise led to a vision for a competitive, U.S.-based solar manufacturing facility. In 2022, Carlos Class Jr. joined the team, bringing critical management and logistical experience. After extensive research, the team acquired a Tier 1 facility in Forest, Virginia in July 2024.
A State-of-the-Art Advanced Manufacturing Plant
Our nearly half-million-square-foot facility in Forest, Virginia, is a center for technological stewardship.
- Scale and Efficiency: Our fully automated solar manufacturing line operates with less than one-quarter of the manpower required by traditional manufacturers.
- Next-Gen Readiness: We are currently ramping the Virginia plant to 600 MW capacity while preparing for an additional 800 MW line including R&D in next-gen HJT and Perovskite technologies.
- Domestic Impact: The site is projected to create over 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster U.S. energy independence.
- Sustainability: Our facility includes an upcoming state-of-the-art recycling line, positioning Goldi America as a pioneer in full life-cycle management.
From Solarix to Goldi America: A Strategic Brand Evolution
The transition from Solarix to Goldi America reflects the natural evolution of a mission that began with reshoring solar manufacturing to the United States and has now matured into a globally aligned, vertically integrated platform built for long-term scale, resilience, and leadership.
The strategic partnership announced between Solarix and Goldi Solar, one of the world’s fastest-growing and most respected solar manufacturers, marks a pivotal next chapter in that mission.
As the collaboration expands beyond module assembly into end-to-end U.S. solar manufacturing — including advanced cell production, R&D, and domestic content qualification — the Goldi America name more accurately reflects the scale, permanence, and ambition of the platform being built.
The Founders
Carlos A. Class Jr.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
A former Army Ranger Officer, Paratrooper, and disabled veteran. He guides Solarix with strategic acumen honed at corporations such as Verisys Corp. and SPECTRO AMETEK and is a specialist in material research science.
Napoli Gomez
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
The technical backbone of Solarix with over a decade in solar cell technology and PV module manufacturing. He previously served as Director of Production Quality & Compliance at a global solar manufacturer.
Carlos J. Class Sr.
Co-Founder & Plant Facility Manager
Brings over 15 years of experience in manufacturing production plants and renewable energy programs. He is a past advisor to the Puerto Rico Senate Energy Committee.
Executive Leadership
M. Dakota Forgione
Chief Strategy Officer
The force behind strategic partnerships, Dakota has led over $725 million in renewable energy projects and has an extensive track record in project development and acquisitions.
Randolph Snow
Chief Financial Officer
A Princeton graduate with decades of financial expertise from roles at Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley, providing key strategic leadership for the company’s financial success.
Randall Larson
Chief Commercial Officer
Focused on scaling advanced domestic manufacturing and delivering reliable, IRA-compliant modules. He bridges operations leadership, sales strategy, and supply chain execution to turn vision into operational reality.
Sales Leadership
Matt Johnson
Vice President of Sales
Kenny Billings
Director of Sales
Vision & Mission
Our Vision:
To play a leading role in the renewable-energy transition by inspiring widespread adoption of clean power and fueling America’s transition with domestically made modules.
Our Mission:
To create a trusted, vertically integrated advanced domestic manufacturing plant that combines global expertise with local ownership, jobs, and innovation. We are committed to supporting national security, community employment for veterans, and long-term sustainability.