Central enterprises halt acquisition of photovoltaic panel projects

Did China circumvent rules to prevent subsidized solar panels from flooding US market?

The Commerce Department initiated its investigation on March 25 after Auxin Solar, a small solar panel manufacturer based in California, filed a petition requesting an inquiry into whether China was circumventing rules intended to prevent state-subsidized solar parts from flooding the U.S. market.

Why are solar panels being suspended in Southeast Asia?

BEIJING, June 7 (Reuters) - Two of the world's largest solar panel producers said they were suspending some production in Southeast Asia this week, after a U.S. tariff reprieve on solar panels from some Southeast Asian countries expired.

Did CBP seized solar products linked to hoshine?

At ports around the country, CBP agents seized and detained any solar products they suspected had links to Hoshine, unless companies could prove they did not.

Are 83% of solar companies notified of canceled or delayed panels?

According to industry surveys, 83% of U.S. solar companies have reported being notified of canceled or delayed panel supply as a result of the Commerce Department's decision to initiate an investigation.

Will a retroactive tax on solar panels hurt the solar industry?

Retroactive taxes on solar panels from China are likely to dramatically increase costs for U.S. solar installers. If the government decides to impose these taxes on the country's primary sources of solar panels, the resulting stress on the supply chain could put a damper on the solar industry's expansion.

Why are US and China battling over solar panels?

The clash is the latest chapter in a decade-long conflict between the United States and China over the solar industry. In 2012, the United States began imposing duties on Chinese solar panels, arguing that Chinese manufacturers were unfairly selling their products in the United States at prices below the cost of production.