Utility-scale solar shines in Texas despite tariffs, federal policy changes

Cameron Barrett, Kunal Patel and Michael Plante
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Abstract: Texas is now the top state for utility-scale solar power generation capacity. However, developers of new solar projects face a changing operating environment, one lacking strong federal policy support but also featuring cost-boosting tariffs on imported solar module components.

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Date: 2026-02-03
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