Making Solar & Storage Project Economics Work in the Tariffs & Transition Era
Time: 15:15 - 16:00
Date: 22 October 2025
Theatre: Plenary Day 2
Synopsis
As U.S. tariffs on solar and storage components continue to evolve, the financial landscape for new projects is shifting. This session will explore the real-world impact of these tariffs on both capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operational expenditures (OPEX) for solar and storage projects in the U.S.
- To what extent has recent tariffs increased the cost of materials, equipment, and installation, and strategies to mitigate these cost increases?
- What is projected to be the long-term operational effects of tariffs, including maintenance and replacement costs?
- How are investors and project sponsors approaching financial planning under varying tariff conditions?
Speaker
Nathan Zhang Vice President - North America Sales - HT-SAAE
Sarah Slusser CEO - Cypress Creek Renewables LLC
Alice Heathcote Chief Financial Officer - Strata Clean Energy
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