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My friend, have you ever heard how easy it is to win a trade war? (I'm joking, the tariffs on solar panels in the US actually started with Obama...) https://g

• throwaway2037 3y ago
  Perhaps the tone (sarcasm?) of your post caused some downvotes, but your point is well taken. I didn't consider that the panels are not made in Australia. They are very likely made in China. I guess that Australia has much lower tariffs to import solar panels compared to the US.
  • epistasis 3y ago
    Sarcasm is definitely a mistake, it only obscures. I did look to try to find out if the tariffs can explain the full difference in cost, but I haven't found the latest tariff rates... There may well be additional effects too.
    • throwaway2037 3y ago
      From my Internet goggles, it seems like home solar panels is common for single family homes in Aus. It might also be that installation is more competitive, thus cheaper. Or planning and fees are lower.