This year, the solar panel industry has experienced some unexpected turbulence. The supply chain has endured multiple problems, including an oversupply of solar panels. The issue stems from panels being manufactured in China and getting sold on the global market at very cheap prices. The market became oversaturated and there were multiple companies worldwide taking advantage of the low prices. U.S. based manufacturers have not been able to compete with their foreign competitors. Solar panels have become another example of the riskiness of relying on internationally produced goods as it threatens American domestic production. To combat this, the Inflation Reduction Act offered tax incentives for producers, boosting domestic production in various industries, including solar panels. However, American solar panel producers are still faced with challenges as they struggle to establish a manufacturing base in the country.