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Importing solar modules to the US will “no longer make any economic sense” under new Section 232 tariffs for polysilicon-based products, according to Intertek CEA.

ES Foundry plans to transition from PERC to n-type technology while expanding US cell production amid evolving supply-chain challenges.

ES Foundry's Alex Zhu outlines how the US cell maker is betting on PERC while navigating shifting regulations and supply-chain constraints.

Crux's Hasan Nazar says that the US’ expansion of downstream manufacturing may strengthen the business case for upstream manufacturing.

PV Talk: 'There’s a lot of good news here,' Hasan Nazar, head of policy at Crux, tells PV Tech Premium of the US solar policy landscape.

US POLICY FOCUS: Section 232 tariffs on polysilicon imports have changed the landscape of the country’s solar industry overnight.

The US introduced a 15% tariff on imports of products using polysilicon and set minimum prices for polysilicon and its derivatives.

Anza figures show that the median price for a solar PV module assembled in the US held steady at US$0.3/W in July 2026.

Intertek CEA explores how companies have to navigate US solar PV procurement contracts amidst tariffs and customs risks.

Analysis: Some in the US solar industry are positioning tariffs as a silver bullet for manufacturers, but it may not be as straightforward as that.