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SMA announces both dividend and layoffs
The management board of the inverter manufacturer for photovoltaic systems is still unable to rule out a loss for the current financial year. Thus there will presumably be further layoffs at SMA.
[UPDATE] SEIA calls for multilateral efforts to solve dispute with China
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is calling for multilateral trade negotiations between the U.S., the European Union and China in an effort to stave off an all-out trade war.
EU: Big discrepancy expected between provisional and final AD solar duties
The EU anti-dumping Committee met on Wednesday to discuss the EU’s Commission’s plans to impose AD duties on Chinese solar imports of an average 47%, but no results were reached. The EU member states now have until May 24 to...
SNEC: Trade case uncertainty further depresses investment
As the 2013 SNEC tradeshow closes its doors in Shanghai, uncertainty over the EU trade case and lack of cash flows remain major impediments to investment and innovation. New business opportunities in emerging markets are also...
Germany calls for "conciliatory solution" to provisional AD PV duties
The EU anti-dumping Committee today met in Brussels to discuss the EU Commission's plans to impose average provisional AD duties of 47% on Chinese PV imports on June 6, among other trade cases. The outcome of the consultation...
SNEC: Intense competition evident in Chinese market
The 2013 SNEC trade show has opened today with talk of escalating photovoltaic trade wars ever present and the intense price competition in the Chinese module market evident. Attendance figures are not available, however first...
SNEC: "Shanghai Declaration" calls for cooperation and negotiation
As global photovoltaic industry leaders assembled for the SNEC 2013 tradeshow and conference in Shanghai today, a declaration has been issued calling for a negotiation and conciliation approach to various solar trade disputes...
China aims to avoid a trade war; specific tariffs reported
As the EU Commission gears up to impose average anti-dumping duties of 47% on Chinese photovoltaic imports from June 6, China has called for dialogue to avoid a "trade war." Meanwhile, reports have surfaced detailing the specific...
EU plans provisional average AD duties of 47% on Chinese PV imports
EU commissioners today backed the EU trade chief Karel De Gucht’s proposal to impose provisional anti-dumping (AD) duties of an average 47% on Chinese photovoltaic imports as of June 6, an anonymous source close to the EC...
First Solar records profitable Q1 results
The sun was shining for First Solar during the first quarter of this year. Yesterday it announced their financial results for Q1 2013. The Arizona-based firm has posted a net income of US$ 59.1 million, compared to a loss of US$...
EU to propose anti-dumping duties of 30% or higher on Chinese PV imports
The EU trade chief is expected to propose anti-dumping (AD) duties on Chinese photovoltaic imports to the EU Commission on Wednesday. The levies are likely to be set at 30% or higher.
Qatari investor expected to save SolarWorld
It has been largely agreed that Qatar Solar Technologies will step in to save SolarWorld AG, according to reports. The details are expected to be published at the German photovoltaic company’s EGM.
IBESA storage alliance: More details emerge
Founder of the International Battery and Energy Storage Alliance (IBESA) and Managing Director of IPVEA Bryan D. Ekus provides pv magazine with more insight into the newly formed alliance and the support needed by the storage...
Solar stocks rally following tax advantage news
Solar stocks in New York rallied this month on the back of news that a bill introduced in the U.S. Congress would provide solar companies with a tax advantage enjoyed to date only by fossil fuel producers. The sector also...
EC confirms solar glass anti-subsidy investigation
The European Commission (EC) has officially launched an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of solar glass from China to the EU. While a final determination could take up to 13 months, provisional duties may be applied within...
Proposal to raise French 2020 PV targets
To spur the national PV market, France's environment and energy agency recommends installing more than ten GW of new capacity over the next six years.
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