Solar panel support procurement

How do I select a commercial solar PV provider?

The US Department of Energy's Seven Steps to Selecting a Commercial Solar PV Provider summarizes the steps to contracting with an installer and provides downloadable documents such as a Solar PV RFP and Procurement Guidance Template and a Solar PV Cost Proposal Template that can help you issue an RFP.

Why is solar procurement important?

Solar procurement has an increasingly critical role to play in terms of increasing supply chain resiliency, accessing supplier innovation, and delivering enterprise-wide cost reductions.

What is the supply chain for solar PV?

The supply chain for solar PV has two branches in the United States: crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV, which made up 84% of the U.S. market in 2020, and cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film PV, which made up the remaining 16%. The supply chain for c-Si PV starts with the refining of high-purity polysilicon.

What is a solar procurement strategy?

Procurement includes purchasing solar panels, inverters, mounting structures, and electrical components. An effective procurement strategy prioritizes both quality and cost-effectiveness, ensuring that only reliable, high-performance equipment is used.

How does solar energy procurement help reduce project delays?

Proper procurement also helps minimize project delays by ensuring timely delivery of materials. The construction phase involves the actual installation of the solar power system. Site preparation, foundation work, mounting, and wiring are all part of this stage.

Can America reestablish a robust solar manufacturing supply chain?

The assessment concludes that, with significant financial support and incentives from the U.S. government as well as strategic actions focused on workforce, manufacturing, human rights, and trade, America could reestablish a robust domestic solar manufacturing supply chain and become a competitive leader in a global solar industry.