U.S. utility-scale solar costs rise 18% amid tariffs and supply-chain pressures

Lazard's latest analysis shows unsubsidized levelized costs for utility-scale solar climbing to $40–98 per megawatt-hour, driven by capital costs, interest rates, and tariffs, though solar remains cheaper than most conventional generation s

First covered Jul 13, 2026 · 4:00 AM PT · 1 article

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4h PV Magazine U.S. solar LCOE on the rise, says Lazard — Utility-scale solar PV remains one of the lowest-cost sources of new electricity despite an 18% year-on-year increase in unsubsidized LCOE to $40–98/MWh,…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-13 (#1)

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