Will New U.S. Solar Tariffs Affect Your Long Island Installation

New solar tariffs announced this September are unlikely to meaningfully affect your residential solar panel installation, especially when you choose a trusted local solar contractor.

The Commerce Department said on September 11, 2026, that it will add duties of up to 123.04% on Indian solar panels, between 73.2% and 173.7% on Indonesian panels, and between 82.03% and 153.67% on Lao panels. This decision follows a trade investigation supported by the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, which found that these nations were dumping cheap products to undermine the American market.

These duties are pending confirmation from the U.S. International Trade Commission, which will vote on October 14, 2026.

If you’re considering residential solar panels for your home on Long Island, you might wonder how this news would impact your installation. With the right solar contractor, you can choose American-made solar panels and avoid price hikes on imported equipment.

Where Do Your Solar Panels Come From?

If you are ready to install residential solar on Long Island, you can get the best service and competitive pricing from Power Solutions. Our team works with a range of suppliers and partners to ensure that our solar equipment is competitive, compliant with U.S. trade laws, and capable of delivering reliable performance.

• We install Qcells solar panels for many of our Long Island customers. Qcells has a large manufacturing footprint in the United States with two facilities in Georgia.
• Some of our systems use REC Solar Panels. These panels are typically made in Singapore, are subject to standard baseline tariffs, and aren’t affected by any major anti-dumping duties.

It’s important to remember that when you plan a solar panel installation in Suffolk or Nassau County, any relevant tariffs are applied to the price of solar panels before you see your bill. Power Solutions works to provide a system that meets your energy needs at an affordable price.

We always consider the payback period when designing your system. Solar panels last a minimum of 25 years, and most systems on Long Island have a payback period of 8 to 10 years. Our team prioritizes American-made products when they are available. If we source imported products, we ensure these are price-competitive and reliable.

Most importantly, you will always know what’s going on your roof, and if you have any concerns or specific requirements during the consultation period, we will listen to these and ensure that you are happy with the finalized design solution.

Are You Ready to Plan Your Long Island Solar Installation?

Recent news might suggest that solar panel prices are about to increase, but this is only true for products that are being dumped on the market at unusually low wholesale rates. The best solar panel installers on Long Island, including Power Solutions, source panels that are already competitively priced and, whenever possible, domestically produced.

Solar is still cost-efficient, especially when you consider that the system can pay for itself within the first ten years. You don’t have to guess about what it would cost or what you could save. Power Solutions will provide a detailed cost/benefit analysis for residential solar.

Start with a free ballpark solar estimate today, or talk to our team at (631) 348-0001.