New standard for U.S. Customs solar supply chain compliance
To help importers vet compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and other supply chain traceability requirements, the Solar Energy Industries Association released the Standard 101, which was recently approved by the American National Standards Institute.
T1 Energy acquires minority stake in Talon PV in Texas solar manufacturing push
T1 Energy made a strategic investment in the company that is pursuing 4.8 GW of solar cell manufacturing in the United States.
Policy deadline rush pushes U.S. solar module pricing up in Q3
Solar module prices have increased as demand was pulled forward to meet the tax credit eligibility requirements, said a report from supply chain platform Anza.
U.S. solar trade barriers take their toll
The United States has stepped up its use of tariffs on international trade partners, alongside the removal of many renewable energy incentives. Most imports from China are now subject to 30% tariffs and other barriers, along with further measures specific to solar products. InfoLink’s Alan Tu examines key changes in US policy and their likely impact on the domestic PV market.
U.S. solar manufacturing forges on
While changes to U.S. clean energy tax credits and other restrictions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) create a new level of uncertainty, U.S. solar and energy storage manufacturers vow to march on with the previously planned buildout of domestic solar manufacturing capacity.
U.S. needs a domestic rare earth element supply chain, says solar industry
Recent negotiations between the United States and China highlight geopolitical vulnerabilities. Rare earth elements play important roles in inverters, battery storage and grid technologies, said a report from SEIA.
Qcells confirms CBP has detained solar cell imports from South Korea
The solar manufacturer contends no part of its solar cells comes from the Xinjiang province of China, the company is closely working with CBP and it is aiming for a quick resolution.
Solar module pricing up 12%, according to Anza report
The data and analytics software platform’s Q2 2025 Solar Module Pricing Insights report indicates a double-digit increase in median module price from February to May 2025 in response to tariff and policy changes.
U.S. trade body places final stamp on solar duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission has activated steep duties to offset what it deems improper trade practices supporting U.S. solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Proposed rule changes for Foreign Entities of Concern could alter solar supply chains
By disqualifying projects or companies that do not meet the new criteria, the rules in the House Ways and Means Committee’s proposed budget potentially could sideline clean energy initiatives already in development from receiving credits.
