Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) has started construction of its US$10b Crystal Sun solar factory in Texas, according to an announcement in November 2026. The Crystal Sun facility is planned to supply solar hardware linked to Tesla’s internal compute needs and energy storage products. Regulators in Slovakia and Finland granted key approvals for Tesla’s autonomous driving technology ahead of a broader EU decision. The Crystal Sun build and new Slovak and Finnish approvals only show part of Tesla’s story…