Bila said it designed its new steel-framed modules to help developers weather market volatility with the impact of shifting tariffs and price swings. They feature strength, innovative and proven corrosion-resistant coatings and an estimated lower carbon footprint. 

“This partnership unites the future of renewable energy with America’s core manufacturing industry, furthering the goal of onshoring the U.S. solar supply chain and solving a real-world problem for customers,” said Mick McDaniel, vice president and general manager of Bila Solar. 

The companies said the combination of the steel frame along with a U.S.-manufactured solar cell will give customers more domestic content, stronger eligibility for tax incentives and more supply chain security. 

“Our goal with Origami from the start was to partner with leading manufacturers like Bila Solar to deliver products that push the solar industry towards stronger and more reliable system performance, support U.S. jobs and national energy security, and ensure American innovation remains at the forefront of the renewable energy transition,” said Gregg Patterson, chief executive officer of Origami Solar.