Featured in 10 Array Changing Technologies – 06-2017

“It would have to be a brave buyer in today’s market”

SolarWorld: The insolvency of SolarWorld AG last month came as no surprise, but it has raised questions about solar cell and module manufacturing in the more developed economies within Europe and the U.S. Jenny Chase, who heads up solar analysis at Bloomberg New Energy Finance believes the impact of the pioneering solar company both on solar trade and manufacturing globally will be minimal.

pv magazine: What’s the future of solar trade disputes in Europe and the U.S. in light of SolarWorld’s bankruptcy?Jenny Chase: The EU tariffs and duties are still in place for something like 18 months, and I can’t see them collapsing overnight. However, with nobody in Europe pushing for the tariffs they will collapse. Probably they will …

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