Jigar Shah, director of the DOE Loan Programs Office in the US, claimed on August 8, 2024 that "we expect to produce 80% of the modules we use in this country by 2026."
https://x.com/JigarShahDC/status/1821539692614918542
This market will resolve "true" if in the Annual Solar Photovoltaic Module Shipments Report for 2026, published in August/September 2027, the peak kilowatt total of solar modules manufactured in the US is at least 80 percent of the peak kilowatt total of modules either imported to the US or manufactured in the US and sold domestically. It will resolve "false" if US manufacturing falls short of US purchases for the year 2026.
https://www.eia.gov/renewable/annual/solar_photo/
Note that "true" resolution requires only that US manufacturing be sufficient to meet 80 percent of US demand, not that that actually be where 80 percent of US-deployed modules comes from.
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3.00US Solar Module Production Targets: A Step Toward Energy Independence
Jigar Shah, director of the DOE Loan Programs Office, has set an ambitious goal for the United States to produce 80% of its required solar modules domestically by 2026. This target underscores the growing emphasis on domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on imports in the renewable energy sector. Success will be measured in the Annual Solar Photovoltaic Module Shipments Report for 2026, which will compare the peak kilowatt totals of U.S.-manufactured modules against those imported or sold domestically.
While achieving this milestone requires significant investment in manufacturing infrastructure, it also promises to boost job creation and strengthen the nation's energy security. For businesses looking to align with these goals, exploring commercial solar solutions can provide both economic and environmental benefits. Learn more about how office buildings and other commercial properties are adopting solar technology at: Solar panels for office buildings .
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