Solar 101 Program
Core Course Lessons
Trade and
Manufacturing
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International trade impacts solar energy on a variety of fronts and has been a constant factor of consideration in the industry for over a decade. This lesson will explore the governing bodies involved in international trade and recent cases where solar products have been affected.
Presented by: Amir Yazdi, Deputy General Counsel, SEIA
This presentation provides an overview of the companies that make up the solar industry. Specifically, this section details what solar companies do, how they interact with each other, and how they are dispersed throughout the country.
Presented by: Shawn Rumery, Senior Director of Research, SEIA
Creating a circular economy is an important goal for the solar industry. This lesson describes end of life options for solar PV, the various markets for recovered materials like glass, lead, aluminum, silver/copper, and strategies for recycling, refurbishing, and reusing solar PV in the United States.
Presented by: Robert Nicholson, Senior Manager of PV Recycling, SEIA
