Tag: tariffs
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Trump’s solar tariff disaster: 62,000 jobs and $19 billion in investments lost
Tariffs on imported solar cells and modules have led to the loss of more than 62,000 U.S. jobs and $19 billion in new private sector investment, according to a market impact analysis released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The analysis comes as the midterm review process forRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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About-facial: Trump administration to end the tariff exemption for imported bifacial solar panels
Bifacial solar panels were abuzz at this year’s Solar Power International in Salt Lake City. Most PV module manufacturers had a line to tout, and analysts and EPCs were all noting how the costs and opportunity were all adding up to a huge demand — 2020 was going toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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The toll of tariffs: CPS America explains how it has mitigated costs to this point and what comes next for customers
CPS America sent a letter to its customers this week to update them on the recent tariff increases and actions it has taken to this point (and will need to keep taking) to reduce the burden on its customers. The letter is an inside look at the toll theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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The toll of tariffs: CPS America explains how it has mitigated costs to this point and what comes next for customers
CPS America sent a letter to its customers this week to update them on the recent tariff increases and actions it has taken to this point (and will need to keep taking) to reduce the burden on its customers. The letter is an inside look at the toll theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Bifacial solar panels among several solar exclusions from the Trump tariffs just announced
The Solar Energy Industries Association reported some positive outcomes from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in regard to tariff exclusions for some imported PV cells and modules (these were originally applied for in April 2018). These exclusions include: • Bifacial solar panels that absorb light and generate electricityRead More — Solar Builder magazine