Exclusive: U.S. solar panel imports from China grow, alleviating gridlock, officials say

[1/5] Plants grow through an array of solar panels in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., May 6, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder March 6 (Reuters) – U.S. imports of solar panels are finally picking up steam after months of gridlock stemming from implementation of a new law banning goods made with forced labor, according to two Chinese solar companies. A White House official confirmed the thaw in shipments at an energy conference on Monday, attributing it to clearer rules around complying with the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act. The law prohibits imports of products made in China’s Xinjiang region, where Chinese authorities are…