IGNITE AUG 25 - DomesticIQ Q2 Results: Key Takeaways for Developers & EPCs
- Robin Clawson
- Aug 29
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 29
If there’s one thing our work with EPC’s, developers and roofers has proven over the last quarter, it’s this: the smartest U.S. solar projects start with DomesticIQ, but they don’t end there.
DomesticIQ Q2 Findings - Stop Overpaying for “All Domestic”
One of the most common frustrations we hear from our customers is how other module manufacturers respond when asked about domestic content on Manufactured Product Components (MPCs). The answer they get? Often, “It’s complicated.”
At Imperial Star Solar, we don’t think “complicated” is an acceptable answer—and neither should you. We set out to uncomplicate the complicated, provide crystal-clear clarity, and give our customers options because one size does not fit all.
Since March 2025, the Imperial Star Solar sales team has conducted over 100 online demos of the DomesticIQ calculator with customers across a broad range of projects—from Utility Scale to Commercial & Industrial (C&I). The takeaway? Every customer walks away with a sharper understanding of what they actually need versus what they assumed they needed in domestic content percentage coming from the PV module.
This clarity lets them recalibrate budget spend on modules—so they’re not overspending chasing high percentage domestic modules unnecessarily.
What We’ve Found
DomesticIQ breaks every project down piece by piece—tracker, inverter, modules, subcomponents—and shows where domestic content is already baked in before module purchases even start.
In our work last quarter, we consistently found domestic trackers and inverters contributing anywhere from 8% to 20% or more of the domestic content requirement. That means many teams are already well on their way to compliance without overspending on domestic cells—the priciest piece of the stack.
For example:
A major roofing manufacturer came in fixed on buying high-cost domestic cells to meet the bar. DomesticIQ revealed their domestic racking and inverter decisions had already achieved 20% domestic content. This insight let them skip costly domestic cells altogether and blend U.S. and Southeast Asia–made modules, saving money while speeding procurement and locking compliance.
Why This Matters for Developers & EPC’s
Domestic Budgets Can Shrink Without Compromise
Thanks to DomesticIQ, you can stop overbuying domestic modules when you’re already compliant via other components.
Better Budgeting, More Projects
Clear visibility into what truly counts lets you allocate dollars smarter—save on modules, spend where it moves the needle.
Speed Up Your Build Timeline
Because you’re not locked into 100% domestic modules, mixing module sources lets you avoid procurement roadblocks.
Plan with Confidence for the Future
With domestic rules tightening, having real-time insight into your needs lets you pivot fast without scrambling.
The Bottom Line
DomesticIQ isn’t guesswork. It’s a powerful lens into your project’s true domestic content percentage. It cuts the confusion, shows you where value lives, and ensures every dollar works harder.
It also lays the foundation for what’s next: tailored solutions built for your exact domestic target and budget — giving you control like never before.
What Comes Next
Finding your number—your real, project-specific domestic content requirement—is only the first step. The next stage we’re building towards is turning that clarity into ready‑to‑build solutions that match your percentage, your year, and your budget.
That means more flexibility, more control, and fewer surprises—so you stay competitive no matter how market conditions or rules evolve.
Stay tuned—your domestic strategy is about to become your competitive edge.
See What’s Next at RE+. Built for the Independent Minded, Made in America.
At RE+ in Las Vegas, September 8-11, you’ll get an early glimpse of where American solar manufacturing is headed. We’re previewing the next evolution of domestic modules—adaptable, reliable, and truly built for U.S. developers and EPC’s.
We design for builders. Not paint-by-numbers projects, not one-size-fits-all promises. Our approach is simple: efficient solutions, direct answers, and American-made quality developed around the realities EPCs and developers face every day.
You’ll see proof at our booth—just enough to know we don’t play by the old rules.
Configurable by design, not by marketing
Built to cut through red tape
Ready for your job’s unique spec—without the runaround
No launch, no big reveal. Just a rare preview of how American manufacturing can respond to real project needs, right when they matter most.
Want to get hands-on, ask the tough questions, and see how we’re changing the game? Stop by our booth (V8487) at RE+. The rest comes after. Reach out today to schedule a meeting at RE+.
We’re Hiring—Grow With Imperial Star Solar
As we scale annual capacity in Houston, we’re adding to our team. If you want to be part of real U.S. solar manufacturing—on the shop floor, in supply chain, or in sales—we want to hear from you.
Why Join Imperial Star?
Steady work with a growing American company
Open positions for skilled operators, logistics, sales, human resources and management
Benefits, and room to advance
Help build the future of clean energy, right here at home
Ready to make an impact? Check out our open roles and apply today.
Also, if you want to talk to us in person, join us at the Clean Energy Job Fair during RE+ on Sept.10 to discuss how you can help transform America's clean energy future!
Upcoming Industry Events
We're thrilled to announce our participation in two major industry events. These events provide excellent opportunities to explore the latest trends, connect with industry leaders, and discover how Imperial Star Solar can support your solar projects.
Date: Sept 8-11, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: Sept.10, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Palazzo Ballroom EFGH (Venetian)
Date: Oct 7-8, 2025
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
