Government Initiatives are incentivizing U.S Made and/or Assembled solar energy equipment, but it can be confusing distinguishing between the different types. We’ve put together a helpful list to better understand these terms and how they may relate to your project.

Assembled in USA

✔️ The broadest category for any products with country of origin as USA
✔️ Labeling of the product must comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules and enforcement policy
✔️ Express Claims may include: “Made in USA,” “Our products are American-made,” “USA,” “Manufactured in USA,” or “Built in USA.”
✔️ Intended to represent products that are “all or virtually all” made in the USA
✔️ Room for qualified exceptions, but could be deceptive in practice and thus hard to guarantee claim is legitimate in all cases
✔️ No further documentation or authorization available from the manufacturer, other than product labeling

Build American Act (BAA) Compliant

✔️ From a broad perspective, this product complies with any government funded project requiring a certain total percentage of domestically produced equipment be utilized
✔️ Documented via a certified letter or compliance certificate specifically identifying the US Government Act for which the product meets compliance requirements (e.g. Build America Act (BAA), Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act)
✔️ This designation is binary (compliant or not) and applies to the entire value of the finished product regardless of origin of the components
✔️ Badge indicates that documentation is available from the manufacturer for this product, and identifies the specific Act(s) for which the products domestic manufacturing (or qualified exemptions) apply

Domestic Content Compliant

✔️ Specifically managed products with manufacturer authorized contributing domestic content component values, specifically for use under the 2022 IRA Domestic Content Commercial Tax Credit adder (ITC and PTC)
✔️ Under the current IRA Policy and guidance for this tax credit adder, a finished product must contain domestically manufactured components, and be assembled, finished, or packaged in the USA
✔️ Express Claims may include: “Made in USA,” “Our products are American-made,” “USA,” “Manufactured in USA,” or “Built in USA.”
✔️ The amount of domestic content must be determined and documented by the manufacturer under either the direct cost using the Adjusted Percentage Rule or using the Elective Safe Harbor rate tables
✔️ Compliance documentation, including the contribution rate, must be secured from the manufacturer. Reference to the specific project utilization of the procured and installed compliant equipment may also be required
✔️ Badge indicates compliance with these requirements and has been verified for this specific product and SKU name only. Alternative non-domestic content equivalent product may also be available

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial advice, tax, or accounting advice. Solux, LLC. and its team members are not qualified in these fields and do not hold any relevant certifications or licenses. Before making any decisions related to taxes and the matters herein, please seek the assistance of a qualified advisor.

Understanding the parts of a solar panel can be tricky. Over the years, there’s been an evolution of solar panels, or photovoltaics, which is the correct scientific term. Three things aesthetically always affect the appearance of a solar panel: the solar cell, frame color, and the backsheet color.

Solar cell:
- Polycrystalline tends to have a dark bluish color.
- Monocrystalline is a black.

Frame Color:
- Black
- Silver (also labeled as Clear - even though it’s not clear)

Backsheet Color:
- White
- Black
- Translucent/Transparent - and a newer technology

Common nomenclatures for solar panels:
BoW: Black on White = Black Frame on White Backsheet
BoB: Black on Black = Black Frame on Black Backsheet
All Black = Same as BoB! (ie. Black Frame on Black Backsheet)
Clear = Silver Frame, usually on a white backsheet

Have a product that needs to be returned or exchanged?
Visit our Returns Page to review our policy and submit your return request.

After placing an order with us, it will be processed within the next 24-72 business hours. During this time we are verifying a few things:
- Buyer Information which helps else catch fraudulent purchases
- Product availability based on location. We try to ship from the closest available warehouse to you to reduce fuel and shipping costs, and deliver your goods in a timely manner
- Logistics especially when it comes to freight items like solar panels, large inverters, batteries, or equipment exceeding 100lbs and/or 108” in length.
- If your order requires freight shipping, we will send you our Freight Terms & Conditions form to review and sign. This document ensures you understand how to receive the delivery and what to do if there are any damages or missing items.

After Processing, your order is scheduled with the warehouse and logistical team for staging and pick up. During this time you may receive a tracking number, please allow 24-48 hours for that tracking number to be live with the carrier.

Once the item is shipped, you can track your shipment using the provided tracking information.