Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Projected Wafer Capacity
Earliest date for significant US-based solar wafer manufacturing to come online (e.g., Qcells Georgia facility).
Wafer Origin Clarification
New reports indicate Treasury will require domestic wafer production for the bonus to apply to c-Si modules.
Initial IRS Guidance
The IRS issues preliminary rules on domestic content, focusing on the 'Adjusted Percentage Rule'.
IRA Signed into Law
The Inflation Reduction Act establishes the 10% domestic content bonus for renewable energy projects.
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