48.4%! US Tariffs on Chinese Energy Storage Products Take Effect
PVTIME – The US trade policy, which increases tariffs on battery and energy storage system products exported from China to the US, is officially take effect on 4 March 2025.…
Policies
21 Chinese Entities Pledge to Boost Innovation in PV + ES Industry
PVTIME – In the ongoing global push for energy transition, the photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage industry has emerged as a linchpin in the clean energy sector. With the global…
Impact of the 2025 German Elections on the New Energy Industry: A Global Perspective
PVTIME – The 2025 German elections are a pivotal event with far-reaching implications for the new energy industry. As a major economic and political power in Europe, Germany is at…
US ITC Updates 337 Investigation Into TOPCon Solar Products
PVTIME – On 3 February 2025, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a final determination that it would not initiate a Section 337 review of certain TOPcon solar cells,…
JA Solar, Hongyuan and 3 Other Chinese PV Companies Added to US UFLPA Entity List
PVTIME – On 14 January 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it had placed 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and other industries on the so-called…
USITC Initiates 337 Investigation Into TOPCon Products
PVTIME – On 4 December 2024, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to initiate a 337 investigation (Investigation Code: 337-TA-1425) into certain TOPcon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof,…
Up to 271%! US Sets Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Imports
PVTIME – On 29 November 2024, the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of crystalline photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled…
COP29: Indonesia and Japan Launch MRA on Carbon Trading
PVTIME – On 12 November 2024, Indonesia and Japan agreed to start implementing the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), a bilateral agreement on cooperation in carbon trading, which was launched at…
Nearly $20 Million! US to Improve Siting of Renewable Energy and Co-Locate Solar with Cattle Grazing
PVTIME – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of six projects, with a total value of $11.6 million, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. These projects…
CPIA: Huge Illegal Subsidies on U.S. Solar Industries Distort Global PV Market
PVTIME – Recently, the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) released its comments on the increasing tariff barriers imposed by the US on imported PV products. Solar photovoltaic (PV) products are crucial for…
