In “The Power of Local,” published in Solar Today, Yves Figuerola, SVP of Supply Chain and Sustainability at Nextpower, examines how more localized solar manufacturing is strengthening supply-chain resilience while improving the sustainability profile of utility-scale solar. As Yves writes:
“A localized supply chain with sustainability at its core offers a clear path forward: enabling decarbonization that is cost-effective, equitable, and as environmentally responsible as possible.”
The article traces how recent supply-chain disruptions accelerated the industry’s move toward near- and on-shoring, and why that shift is now delivering broader benefits — from domestic job creation and stronger energy security to lower embedded carbon across major solar components.
Together, these advances show how local production can help the solar industry scale with greater resilience, transparency and environmental responsibility.