U.S. trade authorities to rule on import duties for Silevo
SolarCitys high-efficiency PV module subsidiary has petitioned for exemption from U.S. duties on products from China. A preliminary ruling is expected on April 4.
India on course to install 4 GW of solar this year, says Mercom Capital
Forecast by global clean energy communication firm expects doubling of PV installations in India in 2016, with a further 8 GW to be added in 2017 as the market ramps up significantly.
India: WTO ruling could deliver $100bn hit to solar manufacturers
President of Solar Energy Society of India labels ruling very bad news for Indian solar industry, warning of a potential $100 billion loss to domestic manufacturers; government working on new manufacturing policy.
Chinese polysilicon imports hit a record high in January
Data from Chinese customs shows the import of polysilicon reached a new record volume in January 2016 at 12,388 tons, 19% over December levels.
It's official: WTO rules against India's domestic content requirement
In an echo of the ruling against Ontario’s domestic content rules, the WTO has sided with the United States in saying that the requirement violates international trade agreements.
European Commission recognizes WINAICO as genuine solar producer
The Taiwanese company will not be affected by the European Commission’s extended anti-dumping duties on imports of solar products originating from China after being recognized as a genuine solar producer exporting Taiwanese-made modules to the European market.
EU confirms Trinas MIP exit
The European Commission has officially confirmed Trina Solars exit from the Minimum Import Price (MIP), announced in December. This now brings to seven, the total number of Chinese companies that have withdrawn from the undertaking.
India: Domestic content compromise proposed, WTO ruling postponed
The Indian Government has proposed a compromise to end the dispute with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over its domestic content requirement (DCR) for solar modules. A final ruling from the WTO was expected on Friday, however an official has confirmed to pv magazine this was postponed.
Australia resumes anti-dumping case against Chinese solar producers
Dropped in October last year having found only negligible injury or hindrance to the Australian PV industry, the Anti-Dumping Commission reviewed the decision and has decided to resume the investigation.
Little comfort in preliminary review of US duties on Chinese solar cells
Preliminary rulings in the second administrative reviews of 2012 anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on PV cells from China suggest lower rates, but experience from the first review gives no cause to celebrate yet.
