Maxeon Solar Panels Detained by U.S. Customs

Maxeon Solar Technologies is facing ongoing detentions of its solar panels imported from Mexico, as U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) cites insufficient documentation under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The company's out-going CEO, Bill Mulligan, asserts that Maxeon has fully mapped its supply chains and provided extensive documentation to prove compliance, refuting CBP's claims. He emphasizes that Maxeon's values oppose forced labor and that they have spent hundreds of millions to ensure a clean supply chain. Despite having made over 8,000 compliant shipments since the UFLPA's enactment in 2022, the company is unable to import their products due to CBP's ongoing review. The detentions are causing significant financial and reputational damage as Maxeon seeks resolution to resume its contributions to the clean energy sector.