How much is the import tariff on energy storage
Energy storage components are subjected to varying import tariffs that depend on several factors, including the specific type of
Some microinverters and power electronics, which often were made in Asia, are similarly affected – however, companies like Enphase (U.S.) anticipated tariffs and diversified manufacturing to Mexico and India in recent years, meaning a portion of inverter supply is tariff-free.
Under the new policy, all imports face at least 10% tariff, and specific countries face more – China-made inverters now see ~34% tariff, European inverters ~20%, South Korea 25%, etc.
Overall, while the solar panel price spike is the most pronounced effect of the April tariffs, inverters are seeing a noticeable cost increase as well, on the order of a few cents per watt.
Other “Domestic” Suppliers: A few manufacturers with U.S.-based production or assembly – such as Hanwha Qcells (Georgia factories), First Solar (Ohio), Mission Solar (Texas), and Silfab (Washington) – do not incur these import tariffs on their U.S.-made panels. They have an effective price advantage now.
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