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Cultural considerations for international expansion

Each region has a different way of doing things, whether it’s selecting sites, managing employees, or implementing manufacturing standards. Companies looking to expand into foreign markets need to be prepared to deal with these cultural differences, says Clean Energy Associates (CEA) Vice President Mark Hagedorn.

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pv magazine

10 Jun 2024

South Korean-owned Qcells has ramped up this factory in Dalton, Georgia, as part of a $2.5 billion investment in US manufacturing. Favorable terms in the US Inflation Reduction Act have many solar companies considering expansion into the United States. | Photo: Qcells

Tariff and trade tensions, tempered by favorable industrial policies courtesy of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), have prompted multiple solar and storage manufacturers to announce plans to set up facilities in the United States, some for the first time.To date, most firms eyeing US ventures are in China, reflecting the global dominance of Chinese …

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