China’s Response to US Tariff Hike on Renewable Products
PVTIME – China has vowed to vigorously defend its interests in the face of huge new US tariffs, warning that the trade barriers will affect the broader relationship between the…
Policies
US to Raise Tariffs on Imports of Renewable Energy Products from China
PVTIME – On 14 May 2024, the White House announced that US President Biden was directing his Trade Representative to increase tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China under…
Clean Energy Industry Groups Issue Statement on New AD/CVD Petitions
PVTIME – On 24 April 2024, petitions were filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on…
European Solar Charter Signed to Support European Photovoltaic Manufacturing
PVTIME – On April 15, 2024, the Commission is stepping up its efforts to support the solar sector in Europe through the European Solar Charter. Signed in the margins of the…
Chinese Foreign Ministry Comments on EU Investigation Into Solar PV in China
PVTIME – On 10 April 2024, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to the EU’s inquiry into Chinese renewable energy products, including solar PV, electric vehicles and wind turbines.…
11TW of Newly Add PV Expected in 2030 and Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Agreed in COP28
PVTIME – The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai concluded on 13 December 2023. Almost 200 nations approved a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels for the…
Tariffs Aginst US Postponed! List Includes Polysilicon and Monocrystalline Silicon Wafers
PVTIME – The 10th list of U. S. goods to be excluded from Chinese tariff countermeasures against the U. S. Section 301 measure was announced on 13 September 2023 by the…
Chinese President Xi: to Promote Clean Energy in the Northeast of China
PVTIME – On 7 September 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, and delivered an important speech in the afternoon. He pointed out that the Northeast has unique locational advantages, abundant resources,…
Update! USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Photovoltaic Connectors and Components Thereof
PVTIME – On 16 August 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it has issued a final Part 337 determination in the investigation of certain photovoltaic connectors and…
SEIA: Solar and Storage Industry Responds to Treasury Dept. Guidance on Domestic Content Provisions in Landmark Clean Energy Law
PVTIME – On 12 May 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance that will govern the implementation of the domestic content bonus credit in the Inflation Reduction…
