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SEIA seeks supply chain transparency

As ethical concerns around the solar supply chain grow, the U.S.-based Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has a new tool for improving transparency, backed by a traceability protocol. In late April, SEIA released the protocol, which it said would improve supply chain transparency and help ensure that solar components headed for U.S. projects are “made ethically throughout the solar value chain.” pv magazine USA’s David Wagman takes a closer look.

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David Wagman

07 Jun 2021

Image: Maxeon Solar Technologies

The Solar Supply Chain Traceability Protocol, launched in April by SEIA, offers guidelines intended to help solar companies meet compliance obligations and “provide customers with assurances that their solar products are free of unethical labor practices.” “Solar customers expect their products to be ethically produced, and this protocol helps ensure that solar products coming into …

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