Introduction from the Conference Chair
Returning to Napa for the fourth year of PV ModuleTech USA, never has there been such uncertainty relating to buying PV modules in the U.S., and what the landscape might look like 12 months out. During the Introduction from Finlay, he will outline the ‘story’ we have put together for the conference over the two days; why we have selected the session topics, some of the key speakers that are making their ‘debut’ this year, and what we are hoping to learn when the conference closes at the end of Day Two.
Speakers

Finlay Colville
Module supply to the U.S. market in 2025 – leading suppliers & traceability metrics
Moderator

Paul Wormser
The opening session at PV ModuleTech USA has always set the tone for the quality and content of the contributions over the two days. As has become customary at PV ModuleTech USA, Finlay will open proceedings again with his unique insights into the global PV manufacturing eco-system, what changes have occurred over the past 12 months and what to expect next year, in particular concerning PV module supply and procurement in the U.S., followed by some of the key people and companies at the heart of PV module supply to the U.S. today.
Speakers

Finlay Colville

Nadeem Haque

Chris Lettman
The policy landscape for buying modules in the U.S. in 2025 (Part 1)
Moderator

Michael Parr
The first session of the conference featuring key legal experts tracking the evolving policy landscape in the U.S. today, specific to module supplier purchasing and due diligence considerations.
Speakers

Angela Santos

Nathan Picarsic

Tom Beline
Coffee
Module reliability testing & leading suppliers to the U.S. market
This session takes a close look at how module suppliers are undergoing qualification testing in the U.S. and leading performers in the market today.
Speakers

Tristan Erion-Lorico

Teresa Barnes

Alex Chen
Lunch
Unlocking Next Generation Solar Reliability and Value
Speakers

Eric Hafter
The policy landscape for buying modules in the U.S. in 2025 (Part 2)
Moderator

Finlay Colville
Following on from the morning session, policy with regards to module purchasing will be in focus, including a chance for audience questions to be answered live on stage.
Speakers

Rhone Resch

John Smirnow
Coffee
Looking to 2026 – which module suppliers will dominate U.S. supply?
Changes are taking place across Southeast Asia, India, the MENA region and domestically in the U.S. to set up supply-channel options for module purchasing in the U.S. in coming years. This session will hear from some of the key module suppliers that are set to…
Speakers

Jim Wood

Suhas Donthi

Harsh Galia

Gordon Brinser
Wine tasting
Join other conference attendees for an evening of wine tasting in the evening following the first day of the conference. The evening offers a relaxed environment for delegates to network and unwind, enjoying scenic views and locally produced wines!
Module supplier due diligence & risk mitigation
Moderator

Yezin Taha
The opening session on day two focuses on how to choose a module supplier, given all the risk factors in play today.
Speakers

Paul Wormser

Terry Jester
Traceability in module production & how to audit supply-chain channels
Moderator

Yezin Taha
Increased scrutiny is now being placed on cell and wafer suppliers for modules imported or made in the U.S., potentially flagging module suppliers that are held accountable for their supply-chain business models. This new dynamic is forcing module buyers to fully understand the business models of upstream entities that have until now been dominated by Chinese companies.
Speakers

Mariya Stoyanova

Debbie Graham-Clifford
Coffee
Insurance of modules for U.S. deployment – issues pertinent to installations in 2025 and beyond
This session looks at how the insurance sector is assessing risk in module deployment in the U.S. now and key risk factors.
Speakers

Rosa Van Reyk

Dominic Cartina

John Doty

Jennifer Braid
Lunch
Domestic module supply & wafer/cell supplier choices
The transition from imported to domestic module supply to U.S. projects continues to gain traction, but the focus is now turning to where the upstream components are being sourced from. This session will hear from module suppliers with domestic manufacturing that have put in place component supply to meet buyers’ procurement demands.
Speakers

Rob Foree
What to look out for in 2026 – buy module now or hang fire?
Moderator

Finlay Colville
Closing out PV ModuleTech USA 2025, the closing session will look at whether modules should be purchased now for 2026-2027 deployment or if there is merit in pausing until pricing and policy is better understood.
Speakers

Tom McNulty

Juan Carlos Rosa

James Whittemore

Clay Helms
