Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16104
Proposed Production of Solar Photovoltaic Modules by Translucent Solar, LLC at FTZ 21
Buyer
Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
September 16, 2026
Identifier
2026-16104
NAICS
334413
This notice concerns a proposed production activity at Translucent Solar, LLC's facility within Foreign-Trade Zone 21 in Summerville, South Carolina, as overseen by the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM Highlight: - Translucent Solar, LLC (facility operator and solar module manufacturer) - Products and Components Requested: - Solar photovoltaic modules comprised of connected half cut monocrystalline silicon heterojunction photovoltaic cells - Sealed between two layers of low iron glass - Framed with aluminum - Equipped with a junction box - Key foreign-status materials: - Low-iron patterned ARC solar glass double coating (1297*2378*2 mm) - Low iron solar patterned rear glass/float glass (1297*2378*2 mm) - G12 or G12R monocrystalline heterojunction cells - Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 (CVP23) mentioned in a separate trade action (not part of the solar module production) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Some imported materials are subject to Section 301 duties and antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders if sourced from certain countries - Compliance with Foreign-Trade Zone regulations and U.S. trade laws is required - Public comment period is open regarding the proposed activity
Description
This notice announces a proposed production activity by Translucent Solar, LLC within Foreign-Trade Zone 21 in Summerville, South Carolina. The activity involves the production of solar photovoltaic modules composed of monocrystalline silicon heterojunction photovoltaic cells sealed between layers of low iron glass and framed with aluminum. The notification details the specific foreign-status materials and components involved, including solar glass and photovoltaic cells, some of which are subject to duties and trade regulations. Public comments are invited regarding this proposed production activity.