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Aluminium price spike from Mideast war fans costs for US solar industry

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Commercial U.S. solar installation costs are rising as the war in Iran disrupts aluminium supply and makes racking systems more expensive. The article also highlights already elevated silver prices, adding another layer of input-cost pressure for the solar industry. This is a negative margin headwind for solar installers and developers, though the impact is more sector-specific than market-wide.

Analysis

Commercial U.S. solar installation costs are rising as the war in Iran disrupts aluminium supply and makes racking systems more expensive. The article also highlights already elevated silver prices, adding another layer of input-cost pressure for the solar industry. This is a negative margin headwind for solar installers and developers, though the impact is more sector-specific than market-wide.

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