Annual Supply Chain for Photovoltaics (ASC-PV) in the United States: 2024 in Review

Summary

The U.S. faces the challenge of its solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) supply chains being heavily dependent on foreign manufacturing, primarily from China, which impacts energy security and domestic job creation. The National Laboratory of the Rockies conducts an annual review of the U.S. PV and BESS supply chain, analyzing manufacturing, costs, and installation trends in 2024 to identify vulnerabilities and inform policy. While domestic PV module manufacturing has grown rapidly due to government incentives and trade barriers, the production of wafers and cells within the U.S. remains minimal.

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