US Tariff Update - Best Procurement Strategies for US Solar PV and BESS Developers

What You’ll Learn:

• The Trump Administration’s tariff policy: No administration has ever wielded the threat of tariffs so widely and with such reach before. What does this mean for the solar and BESS supply chain, which is no stranger to trade unpredictability?
• The solar and BESS trade landscape today: It’s important to understand the latest trade developments that impact the solar and BESS industries today, and what potential tariffs or trade actions may be on the horizon. Learn what you need to know to plan ahead.
• Tariff and risk mitigation strategies: Even with unpredictability in the trade environment, there are actionable steps that you can take now to minimize your tariff exposure. Learn how to develop a tariff response playbook to fit your needs.
• Thoughtful due diligence: Ensure a deep initial supplier evaluation to simplify future decisions. What information should you know?
• Building a vetted supplier list: Create diversity in your risk portfolio. Learn how to maintain multiple approved suppliers to ensure continuous production despite policy shifts.
• Risk mitigation language in contracts: From policy and quality to IP risks, some items will make or break your project. Learn how to structure agreements to reduce contract risk exposure.