SolarPower Europe Against Trade Barriers
Incumbent Upon ‘Right Political Will’, Europe’s Solar Sector Association Offers ‘Balanced Solutions’ For Solar PV’s Industrial Resurgence
Amidst reports of Germany contemplating trade barriers to protect solar PV manufacturers from falling module prices, Europe’s solar power sector association SolarPower Europe (SPE) strongly advises against any such step that can have adverse im.
Now Trade Issues For Solar Aluminum Frames
India Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation Into Aluminum Frames For Solar Panels From China
Acting on the petition of a Gujarat based solar component manufacturer Vishakha Metals Private Limited, the Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into the imports of aluminum frame for solar panels, originating in or exported from China.
Hope Shines On For US Solar Developers
US Congress’ Attempts To Reverse Solar Tariffs Pause Faced With Joe Biden’s Veto Threat
US President Joe Biden has decided to use his ultimate weapon of veto to thwart Congress’ attempts to overturn the temporary pause for the imposition of anti-circumvention tariffs on imported solar cells and modules which the Solar Energy Industrie.
US PV Industry Protesting Against Potential Retroactive Tariffs
14% Of Anticipated US Solar PV Deployment In 2023 May Be Canceled With Retroactive Tariffs
As much as 4 GW of planned solar projects representing 14% of the US solar industry’s anticipated deployment in 2023 will be canceled if the US Congress decides to implement retroactive tariffs for solar imports, fear industry players and associati.
India Provides Relief From ALMM Obligation
Expect Boost For Indian Solar Installations As MNRE Extends ALMM Exemption Timeline For Solar Projects Commissioned Till March 2024
The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided to exempt solar power project developers from the requirement to procure solar modules only from manufacturers listed in its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers, for projects commissioned till March 31, 2024.
Breather For Indian Solar Power Project Developers
Good News For Solar Developers As Indian Power Minister Announces 2-Year Exemption From Using ALMM Listed Modules Only
Solar power project developers in India can breathe easy for now, as the Ministry of Power has decided to allow them to source their solar modules from anywhere and not stick to those listed in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Appr.
US Finds Chinese Companies Dodging Circumvention Tariffs
DOC Claims 4 Chinese Heavyweights Evading US AD/CVD Tariffs; SEIA Calls It A ‘Mistake’; ACORE Says Attempt To Further ‘Chill’ Industry; Roth Anticipates Challenge To Biden’s 2-Year Tariff Waiver
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has found 4 Chinese companies evading antidumpting duty (ADC) and countervailing duty (CVD) on solar cells and modules originating from China by shipping these to the US from Southeast Asian nations, but says dutie.
India Terminates Anti-Dumping Probe Into Imported PV
Happy With BCD On Imported Cells & Modules, ISMA Withdraws Anti-Dumping Investigation Request
The Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry, through the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has terminated its ongoing anti-dumping investigation into imported solar cells from China, Thailand and Vietnam, after the original applicant In.
Setback For Developers As India Plugs Customs Loophole
India Excludes Solar Plants From Paying Concessional Duty On Imported PV Equipment
Indian Ministry of Finance has excluded solar power plants from paying concessional custom duty on importing PV equipment for projects as is allowed under Project Import Regulations, 1986, thereby shutting the loophole that some developers had report.
Plans Unveiled For 600 MW Solar Module Fab In Panama
Universal Solar Announces Panama PV Panel Factory—100% Compliant With WRO On Hoshine Silicon
US based Universal Solar America is opening a solar module manufacturing facility in Panama, with an annual capacity of 600 MW that it claims will be 100% compliant with the US Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Withhold and Release Order (WRO) on Hoshine Silicon.
North America PV News Snippets
First Solar To Supply 378 MW Modules To Scout Clean Energy & More From OGUSA, SEIA, Axium
First Solar lands 378 MW order from Scout Clean Energy; OGUSA and Oriden to co-develop 700 MW solar and storage in the US; 19 US governors want Commerce Department to expedite anti-circumvention solar tariff case; Axium has acquired BlueWave.
US Could End Up With 10.07 GW AC Solar In 2022
Rystad Energy Sees Department of Commerce Investigation Jeopardizing US Solar Installations In 2022
Analysts at Rystad Energy estimate 10.07 GW AC new solar capacity additions in the US in 2022, the lowest annual since 2019, as opposed to 27 GW AC it was expected to install this year, thanks to US Department of Commerce (DOC) probe into solar panel imports from Southeast Asian nations.
SEIA Cuts US Solar Forecast For Next 2 Years By 46 (Percent)
Expect 24 GW Planned Capacity Loss In US By 2023 Thanks To Anti-Circumvention Case
With the ongoing anti-circumvention investigation at the behest of Auxin Solar, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has slashed its solar PV forecast for the US market by 46%, fearing 24 GW of planned solar capacity not coming online in 2022 and 2023.
NextEra: Up To 2.8 GW US Solar & Storage May Shift To 2023
US Commerce Department Circumvention Investigation for Solar Module Imports Hampering NextEra Energy’s 2022 Project Plans
US electricity utility NextEra Energy warns of approximately 2.1 GW to 2.8 GW of its solar and storage projects scheduled for installation in 2022 to be shifted to 2023 due to lack of sufficient solar panel supply, till the US Department of Commerce .
SEIA’s Auxin Solar Survey Preliminary Results
US Solar Manufacturers Expect Damage to Business With DOC’s Anti-Circumvention Investigation
Jobs in the US solar PV industry as well as projects, both are at risk with the US Department of Commerce (DOC) undertaking the anti-circumvention investigation entertaining an Auxin Solar petition, fear 3/4th of respondents to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) survey.
North America PV News Snippets
Enphase Expands Manufacturing Footprint To Romania & More From Array, VUI, SEIA
Flex to manufacture Enphase Energy’s microinverters in Romania; Array to supply trackers for Gemini Solar & Storage Project; Canadian company wants solar for uranium in Virginia; SEIA launches survey to assess impacts of Auxin Solar petition on the solar industry.
North America PV News Snippets
Timken’s High-Precision Drives For Abu Dhabi’s 2 GW Solar Project & More From EnergySage, CUSMA
Schneider Electric has acquired controlling stake in EnergySage; CUSMA dispute settlement panel rules in favor of Canada in case with US on solar safeguard tariffs; Timken will supply its high-precision drives for 2 GW Al Dhafra PV2 site in UAE’s Abu Dhabi.
10 GW Solar In India Under Threat From BCD
NSEFI Wants Grandfathering For Over 10 GW AC PV Capacity From Impending Basic Customs Duty
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) fears over 10 GW AC solar power capacity in India to plunge into ‘uncertainty and might not get commissioned’ if it is not grandfathered from the imposition of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on imported solar cells and modules.
Another Solar Tariff Petition In US
Auxin Solar Files Anti-Circumvention Petition Against Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand & Cambodia
The ongoing solar trade tariff saga in the US has one more addition as the US Department of Commerce has been approached by local solar panel manufacturer and OEM company Auxin Solar to initiate anti-circumvention tariffs enquiry for solar crystallin.
