Ban on Federal Purchase of Solar Panels Made in China
This law prohibits federal agencies from using government funds, grants, or contracts to buy solar panels manufactured or assembled by entities controlled by China. The goal is to strengthen US energy security and boost domestic manufacturing, which may impact the cost and availability of equipment in government projects. The ban must be implemented within 180 days of the law's enactment.
Key points
Federal agencies are barred from procuring solar panels from companies linked to China or the Chinese Communist Party.
The prohibition applies to all forms of federal funding, including purchase cards, contracts, and subgrants.
Agencies can request an exception only if the Chinese supplier is certified as the sole viable source, requiring joint approval from the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security.
The government will conduct a study to assess the capacity of the domestic solar panel market to meet future needs.
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