The Trump administration’s decision last week to impose tariffs on most US solar imports has blurred the picture for some near-term power tenders, industry figures say, potentially opening an opportunity for wind.

While the solar tariffs are not expected to have a major impact on the long-term upward trajectory of solar in the US power system, the immediate effect could be more substantial – with utility-scale PV projects in particular likely to be a bit more expensive over the next few years.