# Commerce Grants T1 Energy Texas Import Waiver

The U.S. Department of Commerce authorized T1 Energy to import up to 1.725 GW of solar cells so its Dallas module factory can continue operating while the company builds its Rockdale cell facility. The waiver bridges supply ahead of Section 232 tariffs and minimum import prices scheduled to take effect December 4, 2026; T1 expects initial domestic cell production in the first quarter of 2027.

- The import authorization is specific to T1 Energy and capped at 1.725 GW; it provides near-term supply continuity rather than a government contract award.
- Solar project buyers, procurement teams, and contractors can factor the waiver into near-term module sourcing plans, while accounting for the scheduled December 4 trade measures and T1’s expected production transition in Q1 2027.
- Suppliers competing for solar projects should distinguish between near-term availability supported by imported cells and the expected domestic cell output from the Rockdale facility.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)
- Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

### Vendors
- T1 Energy Inc. (Solar manufacturer and waiver recipient)

### Sources
- [T1 Energy wins Commerce waiver to import 1.725 GW of solar cells](https://gcn.com/t1-energy-commerce-waiver-solar-cells/22725) - gcn.com