U.S. Solar Hardware Tariff Deadlines and Import Inventory Build
What happened
A September 30, 2026 report from pv magazine USA describes the Q2 2026 A1 Solar Index published by distributor A1 SolarStore. According to that report, U.S. solar hardware inventory rose close to historic highs as importers rushed to beat incoming tariff deadlines and federal tax credit milestones. Average daily listed inventory reached 932,000 units (491 MW), up 126% from the first quarter. The report does not identify the specific tariff measures, rates, effective dates or product scope involved, and no formal notice, determination, implementing guidance or filing requirement is stated in it.
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- pv magazine USAA1 SolarStore report: U.S. solar hardware market tightens as buyers race tariff deadlines
The Q2 2026 A1 Solar Index report by distributor A1 SolarStore says U.S. solar hardware inventory rose close to historic highs as importers rushed to beat incoming tariff deadlines and federal tax credit milestones, with average daily listed inventory reaching 932,000 units (491 MW), up 126% from Q1.