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Intersolar Europe 2013: Suntech announces tariff-free modules for the European market
17 June 2013POSTED IN Business News
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced that its European Union anti-dumping (AD) tariff free modules, Residential Energy Storage System, and double glass module will be on display at Intersolar 2013 in Munich, Germany.
EPIA Responds to EU Duties on Chinese Solar Imports
04 June 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
The European Commission today decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of solar panels, wafers and cells originating in the People's Republic of China.
Lux Research Report Forecasts Photovoltaics Market to Reach $155 Billion in 2018
21 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
The solar photovoltaic (PV) market is poised to rise from the ashes of its 2011 crisis to grow to $155 billion in 2018, as market forces engineer a turnaround to a healthy 10.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), says Lux Research.
Shanghai Solar Declaration Calls for Multilateral Trade Negotiations
21 May 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Last week, representatives from SEIA went to China to meet with the Asia PV Industry Association to discuss how to settle the lingering trade dispute with China over anti-dumping and anti-subsidy allegations. John Smirnow, vice president of trade and competitiveness for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) – issued the following statement:
“Meeting last week in China, SEIA and the Asia PV Industry Association – along with several other organizations – agreed to a joint policy position, the Shanghai Solar Declaration, which strongly encourages the United States, China, the European Union and other nations to engage in multilateral trade negotiations aimed at ending this costly and disruptive dispute.
EU Tariff on China, Good News and Bad for German Solar
14 May 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
The European Commission has agreed to impose punitive import duties on solar panels from China, according to a Reuters report.
SNEC 2013: Manz features PV production equipment
14 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
Manz AG, which specialises in production equipment for solar cell and panel, display, and lithium-ion batteries, will spotlight integrated solutions at SNEC this week in Shanghai. Being shown are solutions for manufacturing crystalline solar cells as well as its turnkey production line for thin-film solar panels, the Manz CIGSfab.
Europe's Proposed Heavy Tariff on China's PV Products
14 May 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, Europe’s anti-dumping and countervailing investigation on China suggested that the government has subsidized their domestic solar manufacturers, and Europe may impose a punitive tariff (more than 30%) on China’s PV products. In addition, the wide range of products that may be affected by the punitive tariff suggests that organizations (EU ProSun and AFASE) are still defending their own interests.
Solaria Expands to China Solar Market
13 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
Solaria Corporation today announced it has established operations in China to meet demand for high efficiency large-scale solar projects.
Chinese PV Trade, Tariffs and Uncertainty
12 May 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy Features
China has long been an important player in the global photovoltaics market, but trade policies and quality of materials have been contentious issues. Many blamed market stumbling to the low-cost Chinese goods flooding markets throughout the world. Fast forward one year and more countries have expressed a need to levy import taxes on Chinese solar goods.
SNEC 2013: DEK showcases new products
09 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
DEK Solar, a provider of print process solutions is showcasing its latest innovations at the solar industry’s premier event in Shanghai this month. The 7th Annual Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNEC) Photovoltaic Power Expo, which takes place 14th to 16th May, 2013 will see the launch of a brand new DEK Solar product as well as live demonstrations of DEK Solar’s Apollo, Eclipse (shown here) and PV1200+ print platforms alongside our Process Support Products such as mesh mount stencils.
DEK Opens Suzhou Technology Centre in China
07 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
As a specialist in solar metallization technology and processes, DEK Solar continues to illustrate the company’s dedication to photovoltaic innovation and on 17 May, will welcome guests as it officially opens its state-of-the-art Suzhou Technology Centre in China.
SNEC 2013: Adhesive for back-contact solar modules from EMS
26 April 2013POSTED IN New Products
Engineered Material Systems will debut its new DB-1588-2 Conductive Adhesive for back contact applications in crystalline silicon solar modules in booth #W3-688 at the 2013 SNEC 7th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition, 14 to 16 May, 2013 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in China.
European Solar Demand Up in Response to Anti-Dumping Duties
18 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
The Scandinavian-German solar module manufacturer Innotech Solar (ITS) has concluded contracts with six new distributors, benefiting from the increased demand for European solar modules from distributors who want to avoid paying backdated anti-dumping duties for purchasing modules made in China.
Solar3D Files Patent in China for 3D Solar Cell
17 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
Solar3D, Inc., the developer of a 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity, today announced that the company has filed a patent application to protect its next generation solar cell design and methods of fabrication in China.
LDK Solar's Cash Flow Problems Continue
16 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
LDK Solar Co., Ltd., a vertically integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic products, today announced that, due to a temporary cash-flow shortage, LDK Solar was not able to make full payments to the holders of its 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2013 in an aggregate principal amount of US$23,793,000, plus interest, otherwise due and payable on their maturity date of 15 April, 2013.
EnergyTrend: China's PV manufacturers investing in solar
08 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, Chinese PV manufacturers are greatly interested in cooperating with Taiwanese manufacturers. Recently, first-tier manufacturers have come to Taiwan not only to exchange marketing ideas but also to resolve concerns and maintain their existing relationship with related industries.
IHS Report Forecasts Global PV to Exceed 35GW in 2013
08 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
Global photovoltaic (PV) installations are forecast to exceed 35 gigawatts (GW) in 2013, equivalent to growth of 12%, according to recently released analysis from IHS Research. IHS also reaffirmed its earlier prediction that global PV installations surpassed 30GW in 2012, with final analysis showing that installations, in fact, grew 14% to reach 31.4GW last year.
Chinese Government Cuts Import Duties on Solar Cell Equipment
03 April 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
China's Ministry of Finance has cut import duties as of 1 April on solar cell and other technical equipment, in an attempt to help struggling manufacturers.
First Solar Ranked Largest Photovoltaic EPC in 2012
27 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
For the first time First Solar became the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contractor in 2012, with more than 500 megawatts (MW) of projects completed – an increase of 50% over 2011, according to a new report from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. The report also revealed that a major shift in global rankings occurred in 2012 due to the explosive growth witnessed in Asia and the Americas at the expense of Europe. Just four European EPCs appeared in IHS’ top 10 rankings for 2012.
SNEC 2013: PV production forum
26 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
On 15 May 2013, the SNEC PV Power Expo 2013 will host the PV Production Forum China 2013 in Shanghai, China. This event will be organized by the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) and the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) on the occasion of the SNEC 7th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference.
