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PV players wrestle tariff threat and oversupply

The requirements of measures such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) mean that solar panel prices in the United States can be twice as much as in Europe.

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pv magazine

10 May 2024

If PV modules spend too long in warehouses, developers run the risk of the technology becoming outdated in a rapidly evolving market. | Photo: SolarWorld Logistik

The past two years have seen a surge in PV module production. Clean Energy Associates (CEA) expects a 15% increase in annual solar production capacity to May 2025, versus around 8% more demand.Several factors have contributed to this imbalance. The prospect of additional antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVDs) from the US government, with new countries …

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