The landscape of US solar policy is complex and ever-changing, directly impacting project timelines, budgets, and equipment sourcing. In a significant move for the industry, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced on April 21, 2025, a two-year extension on tariff exemptions for solar panels imported from Southeast Asia.

This decision provides critical stability for developers, EPCs, and businesses investing in solar energy. At One Place Solar, we specialize in translating these policy shifts into actionable strategies for your projects. Here’s what this update means and how our design and engineering services ensure you navigate it successfully.

Understanding the 2025 Tariff Extension

The latest announcement extends the moratorium on new anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) for solar modules assembled in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This ensures these vital products can continue to enter the US market without the threat of steep retroactive tariffs until mid-2027.

Why This Matters for Your Solar Project:

• Supply Chain Stability: Project developers can continue sourcing modules from a diverse and established manufacturing base without fear of sudden cost increases that can derail project finances.
• Predictable Pricing: With tariff uncertainty minimized, the cost forecasting for solar panels becomes more reliable, protecting your project’s budget and ROI calculations.
• Project Continuity: Ongoing access to these imports helps prevent construction delays, ensuring projects can move forward on schedule.

The Critical Role of Expert Design & Engineering

While policy provides a favorable framework, the success of any solar installation hinges on precise, compliant, and optimized design. Flawless engineering is your best defense against delays and cost overruns, regardless of equipment sourcing. This is where One Place Solar provides indispensable value.

Our suite of professional services ensures your project is built on a foundation of excellence from start to finish:

1. Solar Preliminary Design
   Kickstart your project with confidence. We create initial system layouts, production estimates, and feasibility studies that help you make informed decisions early on, crucial for accurate procurement planning in the current market.
2. Solar Sales Proposal
   Win more business with compelling, accurate, and professionally designed proposals. We help you present a clear, technically sound value proposition to your clients, building trust and closing deals faster.
3. Solar Permit Design
   Navigate the complex web of AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements seamlessly. Our team prepares the complete construction-ready plan set and documentation required for a smooth and speedy permit approval.
4. Engineering Stamp
   Ensure safety, compliance, and reliability. Our licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) review and stamp your designs, providing the certification required for utility interconnection, building permits, and system financing.

Beyond Solar: Our Comprehensive Engineering Solutions

Our expertise extends across the renewable energy and infrastructure spectrum. As you plan your investments, consider our specialized services:

• EV Charging Station Design: Build out future-proof EV infrastructure with designs that ensure electrical safety, compliance, and optimal performance.
• Telecommunication Tower Design: Support the expansion of 5G and communication networks with structurally sound and compliant tower designs.

Navigate the Future with Confidence

The extension of solar tariff exemptions is welcome news, but a successful project requires more than just available equipment. It demands meticulous planning, professional design, and certified engineering.

Let One Place Solar be your partner in building a successful, compliant, and profitable project. Our expertise turns policy opportunities into on-the-ground reality.

Have questions about how these updates affect your specific project? Need a expert design to get started?

Contact Our Team Today for a consultation. Let’s harness this stable policy window to power your success.