Solar Made in the USA – How to Manufacture Solar Wafers, Cells and Modules Competitively in the United States
September 09, 2024 | Anaheim: A content-driven 1-day event format that will provide a platform for all stakeholders active and looking into solar manufacturing in the US. Gain a 360-degree view on manufacturing along the silicon value chain in 4 sessions a 90 min (including 2 networking coffee breaks and a networking lunch).
Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, Level 3, Room 304
Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Solar Made in the USA – How to Manufacture Solar Wafers, Cells and Modules Competitively in the United States
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has sparked a resurgence in US solar manufacturing, leading to the announcement of over 250 GW of new or expanded solar manufacturing capacity across 23 states, creating more than 27,000 jobs and attracting over $14 billion in investments. Now the first manufacturing projects are coming online, while many companies are still in the development phase. Given the highly dynamic and challenging environment for equipment manufacturers in international markets, the US market landscape offers significant opportunities and substantial untapped potential.
This content-driven 1-day event format provides a platform for all stakeholders active and looking into solar manufacturing in the US to create a competitive solar industry, contributing to resilience and energy security at time the quickly expanding solar market still relies heavily on imports with minimal domestic content. The conference will provide a 360-degree view on manufacturing along the silicon value chain with emphasis on technology in wafer, cell and module manufacturing in 4 sessions a 90 min (including 2 networking coffee breaks and a networking lunch).
Program Highlights:
Session 1: Solar Made in USA – Policy, Incentive, Cost & Technology Overview
The event will kick-off with an overview session discussing the ingrediencies available and needed for Solar Made in USA to happen on a large scale. Experts will explore the intersections of policy and technology needed to shape the future of solar manufacturing in the United States. The session includes in-depth presentations on the latest technological advancements driving the solar sector, strategies to build resilient solar supply chains, and critical economic factors influencing the competitiveness of US solar manufacturing. We will also host a panel discussion on whether the US can become the next major hub for solar manufacturing along with Q&A.
Session 2: What’s Needed for Wafer & Cell Production in the US
Dive into the core of solar manufacturing with our session on wafer & cell production, the parts of the module value chain that are either fully missing or hardly represented in the US. You will learn detailed insights of the essential tools and technologies that drive upstream solar production. Presentations from world leading equipment and materials suppliers will cover the entire spectrum for the needs to produce the new standard TOPCon solar cells in the US. We will also explore critical topics such as metallization, the fundamental consumable in cell production, and the potential of Heterojunction Technology (HJT) solar cells towards higher efficiencies and lower LCOEs. The session will conclude with an extensive Q&A with the presenters, allowing the technological intricacies that define today’s solar production landscape.
Session 3: Mastering Cost-competitive Module Manufacturing in the US
This session will focus on the critical components and machinery used in solar module manufacturing, offering insights into the latest products and production line designs adapted in solar module manufacturing today. Presentations from globally leading suppliers in module manufacturing will address the crux of turnkey module lines, cost-effective cell connection equipment, total packaging solutions aimed at safeguarding module reliability, and the role of high-quality solar glass in enhancing module performance. Each topic is designed to provide practical insights and technical knowledge, culminating in an interactive Q&A session where participants can engage directly with the experts to address specific questions and discuss industry challenges.
Session 4: Opportunities & Barriers for Solar Made in USA
This session will spotlight stakeholders sharing experiences of manufacturing solar products in the US or their solar manufacturing project developments, highlighting different levels of integration. The manufacturers’ take-aways will be complemented with the views of investors and product off-takers. A final panel concluding the conference will discuss the challenges and successes of establishing and maintaining a competitive solar production footprint in the US, also based on the impacts of supply chains, incentives and trade policies.
Join us at RE+! The event is mutually organized EUPD Research, RE+ and Taiyang News in the framework of the RE+ trade show happening from September 9-12, 2024 in Anaheim. Check out the show and join the excitement: www.re-plus.com