Europe's PV industry rallies against import tariffs
Part of Europe’s PV industry is increasing the pressure on the European Commission’s punitive import duties against Chinese solar products. The CEO of German module manufacturer Solar-Fabrik is demanding the end of the anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese cell imports in an effort to ensure the competitiveness of the European production sector.
German government: no punitive duties for polysilicon imports to China
Germany’s Economics Ministry has reiterated that China will not impose punitive duties on imports of polysilicon from the European Union after conflicting reports on the trade issue.
Gehrlicher Solar sunk by termination of $110 million bank loan
German photovoltaic group Gehrlicher Solar AG said on Tuesday that its decision to file for insolvency on Friday was prompted by the termination of a $109.5 million loan by a banking consortium. The company added that its subsidiaries Gehrlicher Solar America and Gehrlicher Solar Management remain unaffected by the move.
Berlin, Beijing resolve polysilicon dispute
In a conciliatory sign towards Germany that is sure not to be lost on EU trade minister Karel De Gucht, China has rejected punitive tariffs on European polysilicon imports.
Greece is the word for Chinese manufacturers
Chinese solar PV manufacturers are eyeing a possible move to Greece in an effort to mitigate the impact of EU anti-dumping tariffs. Chinese operations at the Port of Piraeus in Athens could help.
June stock report: The EC and China try to cut a deal
Solar equities investors are trying to navigate turbulent waters as uncertainty clouds the way to long-term safety and security.
Goldpoly, Clenergy, CGN expand domestic activity in China
Goldpoly New Energy Holding Ltd. has joined the 100 MW club by bringing online two PV projects totaling 110 MW this month in Gansu and Fujian, while Clenergy and CGN are partnering on 118 MW projects in Yunnan.
Intersolar Europe: no boom but surpassing expectations
Attendees at Intersolar Europe in Munich were upbeat on the final day trade show and praised the quality of this years event and the large crowds of visitors the decline in exhibitors. Uncertainty over EU tariffs remained palpable in the exhibition halls, however, with leading Chinese manufactures reportedly cutting production by as much as 50%.
Intersolar Europe: tariffs to hit hard as questionable strategies emerge
Chinese companies are employing strategies to circumvent anti-dumping tariffs, such as exporting products to Croatia, according to industry sources at Intersolar Europe.
EU anti-dumping duties expected to eliminate 1.3 GW of PV installations
European PV installations are set to fall by more than 6 GW this year and the EUs incoming anti-dumping duties on Chinese modules will account for 1.3 GW of the decline, according to a report by research group IHS. Global installations will still see double-digit growth rates, however.
