
LG Electronics to exit solar module business citing supply chain concerns
LG Electronics has confirmed it is to exit the solar module manufacturing business.
The conference gathers together developers, independent power producers and module suppliers to the U.S. solar market as well as EPCs, banks, investors, technical advisory and testing & certification specialists. The inaugural conference sold out last year, so do add this one to your diary for 2023!
With the U.S. solar industry facing numerous supply challenges during a period of increased demand for solar, module supplier selection has become increasingly difficult. This event will address the module landscape that is expected to unfold for U.S. buyers in the coming years; in particular new domestic manufacturing. Special attention will be given to the module offerings, full value-chain traceability and the financial health of the companies currently supplying the market. Additionally, modules are changing in size and technology, with n-type wafers becoming more prevalent. The PV ModuleTech event in Napa, California in June 2023 will help attendees to navigate this new landscape for U.S. buyers in the coming years. Use the button below to view the outline agenda, the full agenda will be published in early March 2023.
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PV ModuleTech was excellent! Great speakers, eye-opening content, and an intimate networking setting with the who's who of the solar industry.
Karen Drozdiak
First Solar
PV ModuleTech was an excellent experience, bringing many of the key players in the US solar module market to one place for a deep dive on many relevant topics for purchasers to make the most informed decisions.
Kevin Graves
Oriden Power
PV ModuleTech brings together the right stakeholders to have meaningful conversations about PV module technologies, risks, and business outlook. This is a critical conference for those involved in procuring or operating PV technology.
Rob Andrews
Heliolytics
Excellent speaker line up and relevant topics of interest. Overall a great event.
Andrew Sundling
White Pine Development
We have attended many of the biggest industry events but to have access to the biggest module manufacturers and hear about their latest technologies, factories, and initiatives in an intimate setting was incredibly valuable. It made real conversations possible without the impersonal nature of a large trade show and was a good step forward for our business.
Shawn Shaw
Camelot Energy Group
In today's challenging policy environment, solar module supply, technology, risk management, supply chain, and quality are as important as ever. McKinstry has been fortunate to attend this intimate conference led by many of the world's leading companies and experts!
Jeff Hughes
McKinstry
Beautiful location, excellent content, and a first-class group of attendees.
Jesse Nickerman
PI Berlin
LG Electronics has confirmed it is to exit the solar module manufacturing business.
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