Abstract

Will the United States ‘Make Solar Expensive Again’? An active petition filed by the manufacturer known as Suniva now before the International Trade Commission would impose tariffs and a minimum price on solar panels, if acted upon by the executive branch of government. Renewed solar protectionism would reverse attained progress in cost reductions. For the nascent but burgeoning solar PV installation, construction, and operations sectors, higher prices would lead to decreased demand and fewer jobs. For the energy system as a whole, decarbonization would be delayed.

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