Photovoltaics

New York Assembly Bill A10696A Proposes PFAS Ban in Photovoltaic Modules From 2028

New York lawmakers have introduced amended Assembly Bill A10696A, which would prohibit the sale, offer for sale and manufacture of photovoltaic modules containing intentionally added PFAS in the state from 1 January 2028. If enacted, this would extend state-level PFAS controls into the solar supply chain, forcing PV module manufacturers, importers and project developers to eliminate PFAS from designs and coordinate with suppliers well ahead of the proposed 2028 compliance date.

15 May 2026, 13:37assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

U.S. International Trade Commission Schedules Final Phase of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells from India, Indonesia, and Laos

The US International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules from India, Indonesia, and Laos, setting a hearing on 9 September 2026 and multiple prehearing and posthearing filing deadlines from August to October 2026. The outcome could result in new trade remedies on key solar products, affecting module sourcing strategies, project economics, and clean energy deployment plans for businesses linked to the US solar supply chain.

14 May 2026, 12:35federalregister.govUnited States

New York Bill S08933A Would Ban Intentionally Added PFAS in Photovoltaic Modules From 2028

New York has introduced amended bill S08933A, which would prohibit the sale, offer for sale and manufacture of photovoltaic modules containing intentionally added PFAS in the state from 1 January 2028. If enacted, PV manufacturers, importers and suppliers serving New York would need to remove intentionally added PFAS from module designs or redirect affected products well ahead of the 2028 cut-off while closely monitoring the bill’s progress after its revival in committee.

14 May 2026, 06:07assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

US Commerce Postpones Final Antidumping Determination and Extends Provisional Measures for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells From Indonesia

In May 2026, the US Department of Commerce postponed the final antidumping determination on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Indonesia and extended provisional measures from four to up to six months. This keeps provisional cash-deposit requirements in place longer and pushes final duty-rate certainty for importers and solar project developers out to at least September 2026.

13 May 2026, 19:19public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited StatesIndonesia

US Commerce Publishes Preliminary Antidumping Review Results for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From Taiwan, 2024–2025

In May 2026 the US Department of Commerce issued preliminary results of its 2024–2025 antidumping duty administrative review on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from Taiwan, finding no dumping and a 0.00% margin for the sole mandatory respondent. Importers and solar-sector buyers should track the early June briefing and mid-June hearing deadlines and prepare for potential duty and cash-deposit adjustments once final results are issued later in 2026.

13 May 2026, 18:56federalregister.govUnited States

CJEU Advocate General Issues Opinion on Anti-Circumvention Duties for Solar Photovoltaic Modules

On 30 April 2026 the EU Court of Justice’s Advocate General issued a non-binding opinion interpreting EU anti-dumping and countervailing anti-circumvention rules so that photovoltaic modules assembled in third countries remain covered when they use cells from Malaysia or Taiwan. If followed by the Court, this would tighten customs risk for EU importers of solar modules by broadening duty exposure for indirect supply chains and by reinforcing the need for precise TARIC coding and invoice declarations when claiming exemptions.

5 May 2026, 06:51eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

US Commerce Issues Preliminary Antidumping Determination and Partial Critical Circumstances Finding for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells From Indonesia

US Commerce has preliminarily found Indonesian crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells to be dumped in the US market at a 35.17 percent margin and has imposed provisional cash deposit and suspension-of-liquidation measures, with partial critical circumstances and retroactive coverage. This raises near-term cost and supply risk for solar module importers and project developers relying on Indonesian production, who may need to diversify sourcing, adjust pricing, and plan ahead of a final decision expected by mid-2026.

1 May 2026, 18:19federalregister.govUnited StatesIndonesia

US Commerce Issues Preliminary Antidumping Determination on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells From Laos

US Commerce has issued a preliminary antidumping determination finding that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules from Laos are being sold into the United States at unfairly low prices and has imposed around 22 percent provisional duties, with partial retroactive coverage from late April 2026. Importers and downstream clean-energy developers relying on Lao-origin modules now face higher landed costs, cash deposit requirements, and policy uncertainty pending the final determination and injury ruling later in 2026.

1 May 2026, 12:55govinfo.govUnited States

US Commerce Issues Preliminary Antidumping Determination on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells From India

The US Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary antidumping determination on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules from India, imposing provisional cash deposit rates of 107.77 percent, finding critical circumstances for major Indian exporters, and triggering retroactive and prospective suspension of liquidation from late April 2026. This sharply raises landed costs and trade-remedy risk for importers and downstream solar manufacturers relying on Indian-origin supply, making it important to reassess sourcing, pricing, and contingency plans ahead of the final decision due by early July 2026.

1 May 2026, 12:52govinfo.govUnited States

China MOFCOM Submits Comments on EU Industrial Accelerator Act

China’s Ministry of Commerce has formally submitted comments to the European Commission on the draft EU Industrial Accelerator Act, alleging serious WTO violations and discrimination against Chinese investment in batteries, electric vehicles, photovoltaics and critical raw materials. If the Act proceeds unchanged, MOFCOM signals it may introduce countermeasures, heightening trade and supply chain risks for green-technology sectors operating between China and the EU.

30 Apr 2026, 08:28mofcom.gov.cnChinaEuropean Union

New York Senate Bill S08933 (PFAS Ban In Photovoltaic Modules) Receives Committee Consideration Request

New York Senate Bill S08933 would ban the sale and manufacture of photovoltaic modules with intentionally added PFAS from 1 January 2027 and has now received a committee consideration request in the Senate. If this bill advances, solar module manufacturers and PFAS-using material suppliers serving the New York market will need to map PFAS uses in PV products, plan substitutions, and prepare for tighter state-specific materials requirements.

15 Apr 2026, 13:48assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

New York Assembly Bill A10696 Proposes Ban On PFAS In Photovoltaic Modules From 2027

New York Assembly Bill A10696 would add a new section to the Environmental Conservation Law to ban the manufacture and sale of photovoltaic modules that intentionally contain PFAS anywhere in New York from 1 January 2027. If enacted alongside its Senate companion, the measure would force solar and PV module manufacturers supplying the New York market to identify PFAS uses, redesign products and materials, and plan for compliance under the state’s wider PFAS control regime ahead of the 2027 date.

15 Apr 2026, 13:47assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Promote Recycling of Solar Panel Waste

Japan has approved a new legislative framework mandating solar panel recycling and substance disclosure, with implementation expected by late 2027. Manufacturers and large-scale operators must integrate eco-design standards and formal disposal planning into their operations to mitigate waste-related compliance risks.

6 Apr 2026, 18:54meti.go.jpJapan

Oregon Enacts HB 4031 Exempting Certain Renewable Energy Facilities From EFSC Siting Certificates

Oregon has enacted HB 4031, creating a temporary exemption from the state's rigorous Energy Facility Siting Council certification for qualifying renewable energy projects. This shift to local permitting allows developers to accelerate project timelines and align with federal tax credit windows, reducing regulatory hurdles for solar, wind, and geothermal facilities.

3 Apr 2026, 17:57olis.oregonlegislature.govUnited States

Australia Parliament Committee Holds Hearing on Solar Panel Reuse and Recycling

Australia’s Parliament has commenced public hearings for a national inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling to manage escalating end-of-life waste. This inquiry is likely to catalyze new regulatory frameworks for resource recovery and circularity, impacting market access and producer responsibility for the solar industry.

2 Apr 2026, 17:29aph.gov.auAustralia

U.S. Commerce Initiates AD/CVD Administrative Reviews Covering Sodium Nitrite and Other Products

The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched administrative reviews of trade duty orders for sodium nitrite and other industrial products, with final determinations expected by February 2027. Importers and manufacturers must engage with strict Q2 2026 procedural deadlines to mitigate potential duty rate increases and preserve market access for affected materials.

2 Apr 2026, 09:33federalregister.govUnited States

Delaware Senate Introduces SB270 on Portable Solar Generation Devices

Delaware has proposed legislation to regulate portable plug-in solar devices, mandating UL/IEEE safety certifications and utility registration by early 2027. Manufacturers must ensure hardware complies with specific anti-islanding and electrical safety standards to maintain market access under these streamlined interconnection rules.

28 Mar 2026, 20:31legis.delaware.govUnited States

Delaware SB 270 Proposes Framework for Portable Plug-In Solar Generation Devices

Delaware is proposing a regulatory framework to exempt small-scale plug-in solar devices from utility interconnection approvals while mandating strict technical safety compliance. This shift toward consumer-led distributed energy requires manufacturers to align device specifications with IEEE and NEC standards ahead of potential 2027 implementation.

28 Mar 2026, 20:29legis.delaware.govUnited States

Connecticut Senate Files 2026 Environment And Energy Bills With Legislative Commissioners’ Office

Connecticut is advancing legislative proposals to establish extended producer responsibility for solar panels and vapes alongside new workplace heat-safety standards. This move signals a significant expansion of producer liability for specialized waste streams and a shift toward mandatory climate-related labor protections.

28 Mar 2026, 18:39cga.ct.govUnited States

HSE/BSR Consultation On Changes To Approved Document B Fire Safety Guidance In England

The UK Building Safety Regulator has launched a consultation on major revisions to fire safety guidance for buildings in England, closing June 17, 2026. Proposed changes to combustible material bans and new requirements for evacuation lifts and PV installations will necessitate immediate reviews of building designs and material supply chains.

27 Mar 2026, 18:37consultations.hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom