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While the politics surrounding the EU tariffs on Chinese photovoltaic modules continues to play out, possible effects of the tariffs are beginning to emerge. Manufacturers in Taiwan look set to benefit, but whether European cell and wafer capacity is ready or adequate to pick up the rest of the slack is yet to be seen.

Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. narrowed its net loss in the first quarter as higher shipments boosted overall revenue.

Declining shipments, price pressure and a downturn in the domestic market took their toll on SolarWorld’s bottom line in the first quarter of the year: the one-time industry leader saw a significant drop in revenue while losses swelled dramatically.

EU Trade commissioner Karel De Gucht met with Chinese vice minister of Commerce Zhong Shan for an informal meeting on Monday in Brussels to discuss the EU-China solar trade dispute, according to an EU statement released on Monday. The EU might seek U.S. help, if necessary.

The U.S. state of Minnesota has passed a law that will significantly expand the region’s solar sector and lead to more than 450 MW of solar power by the end of the decade.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese premier Li Keqiang called for an end to the EU-China trade dispute at a joint press conference in Berlin yesterday (Sunday).

Affordable Solar and Sunnova Energy Corp. are offering residents of New Mexico a new solar panel leasing program that promises fixed, long-term rates and lower prices than current electricity costs.

The European Commission has proposed its member states open talks on an investment agreement with China despite the ongoing anti-dumping investigations between both parties.

Solar power advocates in the U.S. state of Georgia are pressuring the Georgia Power utility to expand its use of solar energy.

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.