Featured in Fast track to high power – 05-2021

Toward traceability

Supply chain auditing has long played an important role in the PV industry, ensuring contracted standards are met and quality is maintained in manufacturing. And with a growing movement calling for ethical and sustainable practices across the solar supply chain, the process could soon take on a new dimension. pv magazine examines the current role of supply chain audits in solar manufacturing, and their adaptability in ensuring that standards beyond product quality are upheld with equal importance.

By

Mark Hutchins

04 May 2021

Image: JinkoSolar

In terms of environmental sustainability, and ethical working practices, there are many concerning issues affecting the supply chains for renewable energy products, and voices calling for better traceability in solar as well as other industries are growing louder. In several regions, new laws are being introduced or updated as well, to prevent problematic products/materials from …

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