Accordingly, GSTAR's latest price lists show significantly higher numbers (on the order of $0.18–$0.20+ per watt in bulk) to account for the 36% tariff on Thai-made modules or 48% on Laos-made components. Even with these increases, GSTAR modules remain competitively priced; but the gap to U.S. or non-tariffed panels has narrowed.
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.
Commercial PV system prices fell 2% annually to $1.47/Wdc, while utility-scale fixed-tilt system prices dropped 1% to $1.18/Wdc. Single-axis tracking system prices remained stable at $1.23/Wdc. This counterintuitive trend in the commercial and utility-scale segments stems from technological advancements and cost-saving measures.
The updated reciprocal tariffs effective April 2025 have led to notable price increases for solar panels, inverters, and batteries in the U.S., particularly for products imported from Asia.
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