Universal Solar America LLC, an Arizona company that helps solar project developers procure panels, said its planned facility will help U. companies avoid tariffs, shipping delays and other challenges that have scuttled a supply chain comprised primarily of products made in Asia. With an increasing shift towards renewable energy, Panama has carved out a niche for itself, attracting a. . Universal Solar has strategically chosen Panama as the site for its state-of-the-art solar PV module factory, a decision rooted in several compelling benefits. solar company on Tuesday announced plans to open a solar panel factory in Panama to help the American industry reduce its reliance on Chinese-made goods. This analysis examines the business case for establishing a solar module production facility within Panama's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and explores the specific fiscal, logistical, and regulatory frameworks. . Universal Solar America, a procurement and development service provider to large commercial and utility-scale solar contractors in the United States, plans to open a 600-MW solar panel assembly facility in Panama to supply the U. Solar Power World spoke with Universal Solar CEO and. . US developers will have an alternative to South Asian solar module supply that's free from tariffs and other supply chain issues with Universal Solar's Panama fab (in the picture) that's to be opened in fall, the company stated.