EU imposes maximum 42.1% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese solar glass exporters
The provisional duties vary between 17.1% and 42.1% depending on each Chinese company’s cooperation with the investigation. The tariffs are due to take effect tomorrow, Nov. 28.
Wafer production costs to fall below $0.20/Watt
NPD Solarbuzz says rising demand and falling wafer and poly production costs are good news all round. Tier 1 suppliers are continuing to drive down production costs.
Jiangsu Shunfeng to pay $540 million plus for Suntech
Solar manufacturer Jiangsu Shunfeng has announced details of its planned acquisition of Wuxi Suntech. If successful, the move would consolidate Cheng Kin Ming’s position in Chinese solar.
EU report highlights solar metals fear
The EU’s Joint Research Center says three metals used in the solar industry are at risk of shortages. China’s stranglehold of raw materials could mean problems ahead for Europe.
EU-China talks dwell on subsidies
The latest round of high level trade talks between the EU and China touched upon the tricky subject of subsidies and state-owned enterprises. Trade commissioner Karel de Gucht was involved in the fourth HED talks, in Brussels.
In the US, solar stocks take a turn for the better
A decline in wind projects, easing of international trade tensions and a number of acquisitions and partnerships that continue to enhance the popularity of solar have all factored in a boost for solar company shares.
Chinese government offers PV manufacturers a helping hand
Solar product makers in China continue to reap the benefits of a government eager to prop up a troubled industry. Beijing is now offering tax rebates to manufacturers in an effort to assist the struggling sector.
Lawmakers back SEIA efforts to end US-China solar standoff
The proposal by the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) aimed at ending the solar trade row appears to be gaining momentum and winning the support of key lawmakers. SolarWorld executive remain skeptical, however.
SEIA unveils roadmap to U.S.-China dispute settlement
The U.S. solar industry trade organization has been working behind the scenes with U.S. and Chinese government officials to draw up a plan to resolve the ongoing trade dispute and benefit both U.S. and Chinese manufacturers.
Hanergy Solar reveals details of PRC state support
Hanergy Solar is banking on custom from its majority shareholder Hanergy Group, as well as support from the Chinese government.
