U.S. solar module import prices surge over 40% following Section 232 tariffs

Solar module costs have jumped more than 40% since tariffs took effect, pushing up utility and commercial system prices even as residential solar benefits from declining module costs offset by freight and structural material expenses.

First covered Sep 23, 2026 · 12:34 AM PT · 3 articles

U.S. solar module import prices surge over 40% following Section 232 tariffs — Image via pv-tech.org

Coverage

1d PV Magazine China and U.S. module prices hold ahead of Golden Week and Section 232 price floors — In a new weekly update for pv magazine , OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

2d PV Magazine U.S. solar system pricing rises for utility, C&I projects as residential costs decline — Declining module costs are offset by elevated structural materials tariffs and surging domestic freight rates, leaving residential solar as the sole segment to…

3d PV Tech Price of US solar module imports up more than 40% since Section 232 tariffs — The median price for solar PV modules imported to the US has increased by more than 40% since the imposition of tariffs set under Section 232.

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