Section 232 tariffs push solar module prices to 2023 levels

New trade tariffs have driven U.S. solar module spot prices above 40 cents per watt, but analysts project prices could recover to around 30 cents as domestic manufacturing scales.

First covered Aug 31, 2026 · 10:29 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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26d PV Magazine Section 232 tariffs push U.S. module prices to 2023 levels, but analysts see a path back to $0.30/W — New minimum import prices and tariffs imposed under Section 232 have driven solar module spot prices to above 40 cents per watt, but market forces in the…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-01 (#1)

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