U.S. solar module prices were already inching up in late Q1 2025 due to trade policy signals, and the April tariffs accelerated this trend. After a long period of decline, the market saw a $0.01/W (4%) uptick to about $0.26/W average in December 2024, reflecting anticipation of new import costs.
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%.
In summary, as of April 2025 we see solar panel prices up by 20–40% (depending on origin), inverters up ~10–30%, and battery costs up significantly (~30% or more) compared to pre-tariff levels. These increases correlate directly with the reciprocal tariff rates imposed (34% on China, 36–49% on SE Asia, etc.), underlining the tariffs' impact.
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.
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