Qcells to use US-made aluminum frames on residential solar panels

· Energy · United States

Solar manufacturer Qcells is partnering with Aluko Group to supply US-made aluminum frames from Tennessee for its residential solar panel lineup. The move aims to streamline qualification for the domestic content bonus under increasingly stringent Inflation Reduction Act thresholds. Using domestically sourced components helps Qcells meet rules that reward projects built with US-made parts, as the IRA's domestic content requirements tighten.

Why it matters：Domestic content sourcing is becoming a competitive differentiator in the US solar market as IRA bonus thresholds rise, pushing manufacturers to localize supply chains for components like frames.

Key points

  • Aluko Group will supply US-made aluminum frames from Tennessee.
  • The frames target the IRA domestic content bonus for residential panels.

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