Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago
US import tariffs ‘increase the policy risk’ for BESS
Key Takeaway
US import tariffs are introducing significant policy and cost uncertainty for BESS projects, requiring developers and large consumers to re-evaluate project economics and supply chain strategies.
AI Summary
- •US import tariffs are significantly increasing policy risk for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.
- •Developers and IPPs should anticipate potential cost increases and heightened uncertainty, impacting project economics and timelines.
- •Large power consumers planning BESS deployments for resilience or demand management must factor in potential price volatility and supply chain disruptions due to these tariffs.
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