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FEOC Compliance Doesn’t End at Signing. Here’s Where It Actually Breaks Down
PV Tech: FEOC compliance can break down after contracts are signed as supplier ownership, IP licensing, or component changes affect tax-credit eligibility. Intertek CEA’s Jordan Wilson recommends ongoing monitoring, audits, bill-of-material controls, and contractual protections to manage risk through project completion.
How Today’s PV Buyers Can Navigate ITC Uncertainty, Supply-Chain Risk, and Verification Challenges
PV Tech: Paul Wormser, Senior Vice President of Technology at Intertek CEA, outlines how ITC eligibility now hinges on traceability, documentation and verification. As rules tighten under H.R. 1, procurement must address counterparty risk, not just module performance, to secure tax equity confidence.
Solar Supply Chains Under the Microscope: Navigating Europe’s Evolving ESG Compliance Landscape
PV Tech: George Touloupas, Intertek CEA’s vice president of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and new services, outlines how rapidly expanding ESG regulations—spanning UFLPA, CSRD, CSDDD and emerging forced-labour laws—are pushing Europe’s solar sector toward unprecedented supply-chain transparency.
Technology Selection for US Cell Manufacturers – More Than Meets the Eye
Martin Meyers explores how the Inflation Reduction Act is reshaping U.S. solar manufacturing incentives and project economics. He highlights the evolving challenges developers face in navigating domestic content requirements and qualifying for bonus tax credits.