The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a draft industry standard to increase transparency regarding the solar and storage supply chain and help companies comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) traceability requirements.
Standard 101 will provide a rubric for manufacturers and importers to follow in order to trace product origins from materials to finished goods. It is based on real world examples of solar product shipments detained and released by customs officials and includes input from various stakeholders, including manufacturers, developers, and third-party auditors.
Standard 101 applies to companies and products as a way to support solar developers and manufacturers throughout the supply chain mapping and tracking process.
“As we build out domestic manufacturing up and down the supply chain, this standard will help to ensure all solar and storage products installed in the United States meet the highest ethical standards. This standard is part of SEIA’s broader efforts to build a strong foundation for the industry and thoughtfully address near- and long-term challenges, setting the industry up for decades of success,” said SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper, in a statement.
Standard 101 is currently open for public comment. It is expected to be published and in use by Q1 2025.
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