April 2025 Tariffs | Solar Equipment | Industry Impact
We analyze below how these changes have impacted pricing for major solar equipment manufacturers – prioritizing domestic-focused
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SolarSpace – a Chinese-based module supplier – raised its U.S. wholesale price from roughly $0.22 per watt to about $0.297 per watt in April, an increase of ~35%. This jump closely matches the new 34% tariff on Chinese goods, indicating the cost is being passed through to buyers.
Many manufacturers announced price increases effective immediately in April: SolarSpace – a Chinese-based module supplier – raised its U.S. wholesale price from roughly $0.22 per watt to about $0.297 per watt in April, an increase of ~35%.
Distributors and Wholesalers: Nationwide solar distributors (e.g. CED Greentech, WESCO/Anixter, Soligent, BayWa r.e., Sunrun's distribution arm) serve as the middlemen, especially for installers who don't buy direct from manufacturers. These distributors have warehouses strategically located in high-demand states.
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