Ontario FIT program deemed discriminatory
According to the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), which was citing a confidential interim WTO dispute settlement report, a panel has agreed that Ontarios FIT system violates WTO rules.
US Commerce votes in favor of duties for Chinese PV manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has concluded that Chinese manufacturers have sold solar cells in the U.S. at dumping margins. Meanwhile, in the CVD investigation, duties will be retroactively applied to all Chinese photovoltaic cell and module imports that entered the United States beginning December 3, 2011.
Indian solar manufacturers ask for anti-dumping duties of up to 200%
Media has reported that India is expected to launch an anti-dumping investigation into imports of photovoltaic modules into the country. According to the Indian Ministry of Commerce, the Indias solar manufactures have called for anti-dumping duties as high as 200%. Bridge to India reports on the situation.
US: Congress members urge PV trade case loophole to be closed
Eight U.S. Congress members have written to the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), urging it to close a loophole, whereby Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers can export modules containing cells manufactured in countries outside of China, to the U.S.
EU Pro-Sun: No influence on module prices
After the anti-dumping accusations, EU ProSun has now filed a complaint against alleged unfair subsidies given to Chinese solar manufacturers by the Chinese government. Different opinions arise on the impact this will have on module prices and the PV market.
EU ProSun files second solar complaint
EU ProSun, headed by SolarWorld AG, has filed a second official complaint to the European Commission, this time accusing Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers of receiving illegal subsidies.
SunEdison adds US$40 million to loan facility
U.S. project developer SunEdison has added $40 million to its project finance revolving credit facility, for utility scale and distributed solar projects in the U.S. and Ontario. The new capital is available immediately.
Avaaz calls for petition to stop Chinese solar tariffs in US and EU
Following the launch of EU and U.S. trade investigations into photovoltaic exports from China, Avaaz is calling for half a million people to back its submission to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and EU Trade Commissioner for “talks not tariffs”.
EC launches Chinese anti-dumping PV investigation
The European Commission (EC) has initiated proceedings against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers. The Competition Authority will now consider the allegation of dumping, according to an announcement by the European Commission this morning.
Germany called to help avoid EU-Sino trade war
Chinese government officials have used economic cooperation talks between Germany and China, to raise the topic that a bilateral solution could be reached between the 2 countries to avoid a potential photovoltaic trade war.
