French Senate Rejects New Energy Freeze, Upholding Transition Agenda
PVTIME – In a critical vote on 24 June, France’s Senate rejected a bill that would have suspended all new wind and solar projects, averting a policy crisis for the…
Policies
ITC Issues Key Rulings in TOPCon Solar 337 Investigations
PVTIME – On 17 June 2025, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) announced a partial final determination in the Section 337 investigations (Docket Nos. 337-TA-1422, 337-TA-1425) into certain TOPCon solar…
18%! Pakistan Introduces GST on Solar Imports to Boost Local Sector
PVTIME – Pakistan’s finance minister has announced a 18% goods and services tax (GST) on imported solar panels and photovoltaic (PV) cells for the 2025–26 fiscal year. This move is…
US DOE Budget Proposal Axes Solar & Wind Subsidies, Prioritises Nuclear Weapons
PVTIME – The US Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled a budget proposal for the 2026 financial year that would eliminate all direct funding for solar and wind energy, while…
Turkey Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation into Chinese Solar Aluminum Frames
PVTIME – Turkey’s Ministry of Trade announced on 25 May 2025 via Notice No. 2025/10 that it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into solar aluminium frames from China, following a…
US Extends Tariff Exemptions Under Section 301 Investigation Through 31 August
PVTIME – The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced an extension of tariff exemptions under its Section 301 investigation into China’s technology transfer, IP, and innovation policies.…
EU’s New Solar Rules: 30% Local Manufacturing Mandate Takes Effect
PVTIME – Under its Net Zero Industry Act, the EU has introduced new legislation imposing a 30% local manufacturing requirement for solar components by 2026. The rules aim to reduce…
US Imposes Punitive Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Products: Industry Alarms and Global Supply Chain Ripples
PVTIME – The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has delivered its final ruling on solar products from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, prompting an immediate reaction from the industry and…
US Rules Southeast Asian Solar PV Imports Harm Domestic Producers, Tariffs to Follow
PVTIME – The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has ruled that solar products imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam threaten American manufacturers, paving the way for punitive tariffs on…
Substantial Tariff Reductions in US-China Economic Talks
PVTIME – On 12 May, significant progress was made in the high-level economic and trade talks between the United States and China, marking a major step forward in bilateral economic…
