how many jobs lost to import solar panels
But solar installers warned that the tariff, which will reduce to 15% within four years, will cost US jobs rather than protect them. The Solar Energy Industries Association said 23,000 jobs would be lost in 2018, pointing out that most solar manufacturing in the US revolves around making parts for cheaper imported panels, rather than the cells and panels themselves. The installation of panels accounts for around 130,000 further jobs.