U.S. solar PPA prices rise in Q3 as Section 232 tariffs take effect

Power purchase agreement prices for North American solar projects increased sharply in the third quarter as tariffs on imported polysilicon began to drive up equipment costs.

First covered Nov 4, 2026 · 10:41 PM PT · 1 article

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6d PV Magazine U.S. solar PPA prices rose in Q3 as Section 232 tariffs began to take effect — Power purchase agreement prices for solar projects in North America rose sharply in Q3, resuming an upward trend after a slight dip in Q2.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-05 (#1)

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