Webinar: Building Confidence in U.S. Solar Manufacturing: How to De-Risk PV Module Procurement

Driven by federal tax incentives and evolving Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) requirements, U.S. based solar manufacturing of module, cell, and components has rapidly expanded to support projects seeking eligibility for valuable clean energy tax credits. As a result, the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape is growing at an unprecedented pace, creating new opportunities while also introducing challenges related to quality assurance, production consistency, and supplier validation. Procurement decisions rely on module specifications, performance data, and manufacturer warranties, but independent verification is essential to understand whether delivered products will perform as modeled.

Join experts from Enertis Applus+ and GroundWork Renewables as they discuss how factory witnessing, production oversight, and laboratory testing can uncover risks before they impact project performance, financing, or long-term asset value. Through real-world insights and lessons, this webinar will demonstrate how proactive testing strategies help create a comprehensive technical record that supports lenders, investors, owners, and future asset transactions.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• Recognize the key risks associated with unverified PV module performance data and how to address them early in the procurement process.
• Understand how factory oversight and testing programs can uncover quality, consistency, and performance issues before modules reach the project site.
• Assess how independent laboratory testing improves confidence in energy yield assumptions and supports project outcomes.

Speakers:

• James Whittemore, Senior Manager, QAQC, Technology & Supply Chain, Enertis Applus+
• Colin Sillerud, VP Engineering, Groundwork Renewables
• Colin Caufield, Director, Business Development, Enertis Applus+

Webinar details:

• Date: November 10, 2026
• Time: 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
• Registration: Webinar | Building Confidence in U.S. Solar Manufacturing: How to De-Risk PV Module Procurement | Enertis Applus+ & Groundwork Renewables