RE+ Expo in Las Vegas Highlights Adverse Effects of Tariffs on Clean Energy
For companies attending the RE+ clean energy exhibition in Las Vegas, trade tensions overshadowed much of the optimism surrounding new technology. Executives described how tariff uncertainty is reshaping project timelines, inflating equipment costs, and unsettling potential backers. While the expo itself showcased cutting-edge advances in solar, wind, and storage systems, the undercurrent was a deep concern that policy risks are slowing the sector’s momentum. Cheng Wang, chief executive of Texas-based Xenerpower, said higher import duties have created unavoidable financial pressure. In his view, firms are forced to shift much of the added expense onto buyers, raising the overall price of…