# US Solar Buyers Strengthen Module Quality

US solar module buyers face increased quality risk as new global suppliers enter a market shaped by protectionist procurement policies. The report recommends stronger supplier accountability through available quality-assurance and module-testing measures. PV CellTech USA, scheduled for October 13–14, 2026, in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a near-term opportunity for buyers and suppliers to connect across the solar value chain.

- Procurement teams should factor supplier accountability and module quality assurance into solar sourcing decisions as the supplier landscape expands.
- The signal identifies quality-assurance and module-testing measures as tools buyers can use, but does not specify particular standards or mandatory requirements.
- PV CellTech USA begins in 10 days; industry stakeholders may use the event to connect with manufacturers and suppliers.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Sources
- [Navigating the quality challenges of US module procurement - PV Tech](https://www.pv-tech.org/navigating-the-quality-challenges-us-module-procurement) - PV Tech