BlueGreen Alliance Announces Supply Chain Analysis and Map

BlueGreen Alliance has revealed its latest supply chain analysis and map recently. This resource was developed in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). 

“A more robust domestic supply chain means more good jobs and more affordable energy for our communities. Making the subcomponents we need for solar energy here at home ensures clean energy is more reliable and accessible. This map is a great resource for understanding the gaps, so we know how and where to grow US manufacturing for the solar industry,” said Alisa Petersen, Federal Policy Manager with RMI.

 “American workers cannot afford to see the solar industry collapse. For no good reason, America is missing out on the huge opportunity to lead in manufacturing clean technology components and create good-paying jobs across the country,” said  Ted Fertik, BlueGreen Alliance Vice President of US Manufacturing and Industrial Policy. 

The US currently has no capacity to produce polysilicon ingots and wafers, and very little capacity to produce solar cells. The country also has limited manufacturing capacity for other solar panel components like flat glass and power optimisers, meeting less than 25 percent of the demand for projected solar installations.