Intersolar Europe: SolarWorld exits SolarPower Europe trade body
The industry body formerly known as EPIA had irked the German solar company with its opposition to EU trade duties, something SolarWorld had long lobbied for.
Eu Prosun calls for PV MIP investigation to be extended following solar companies' breach
Canadian Solar, ET Solar and ReneSola are no longer exempt from punitive trade duties, having breached the terms under the minimum price agreement framework, which had negated their tariff exemptions. EU Prosun has said they are “just the tip of the iceberg” and that the investigation must be “immediately” extended.
ReneSola Q1 financials reveal $18.5 million net loss
Chinese solar company continues transition toward downstream activity as Q1 net revenue shrinks by 15.9% year-over-year.
EU to extend solar trade investigation to Malaysia, Taiwan
The European Commission (EC) has initiated an investigation into solar imports into the EU to products exported by Chinese suppliers, from Malaysia and Taiwan. The investigation was requested by SolarWorld, in an application submitted on April 15.
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Second tier solar markets took center stage this week, with India, Australia, Malaysia and Brazil each turning heads with their PV development plans and announcements, as leading markets wobbled.
EPIA rebrands as SolarPower Europe
Full member backing for name change from European Photovoltaic Industry Association to SolarPower Europe to reflect expanding “scope of organization”.
EU to review China solar minimum price agreement
Decision by European Commission to probe minimum import price on Chinese solar panels could force renewal of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties.
Trina to build major new production facility in Thailand
Trina Solar has announced its intention to construct a 700 MW cell and 500 MW module production facility in Thailand. Trina will invest US$160m on the factory building and tooling, with production at the site set to commence in late 2015 or early 2016.
Chinese PV imports again in SolarWorld's crosshairs
The German-U.S. PV manufacturer is continuing its crusade against Chinese rivals, calling for an investigation into alleged circumvention of import duties and an extension of the EU’s minimum price undertaking. The news follows EPIA’s call on Monday for free trade of solar PV products.
EU Prosun blasts EPIA, plans new steps in PV trade dispute
The SolarWorld-backed organization will announce on Wednesday further measures ahead of the expiration of the European Union’s minimum import price and volume policy for Chinese solar PV manufacturers. EU ProSun President Milan Nitzschke calls EPIA’s stance “embarrassing.”
