Eu Anti Dumping China Solar Panels

The european commission is imposing anti dumping tariffs on chinese solar panels in a move that could spark tit for tat retaliation from the world s second largest economy.

Eu anti dumping china solar panels. After considering the needs of both producers and those using or importing solar panels the commission decided it was in the best interests of the eu as a whole to let the measures lapse. The restrictions finally came to an end on 3rd september 2018 opening the european market to solar panels manufactured in china. The decision was welcomed by some but condemned by others including eu prosun the grouping of eu producers that launched the initial complaint about solar panels from china back in 2012 and wanted a further extension of measures. The eu first imposed anti dumping and anti subsidy measures for chinese solar panels wafers and cells in 2013 and extended them by 18 months in march last year signaling that they should then end.

Solar cells and solar wafers originating in china. The cancellation of both anti dumping duty and anti subsidy restrictions will definitely make renewable energy more affordable and increase its supply due to the low cost of chinese solar panels. The commission approved aug. The european union eu is moving ahead with tariffs on imported chinese solar panels in an effort to protect its own module makers.

It has reportedly said that european manufacturers would be incensed if the measures ended. 2 an agreement with china to curb eu imports of solar panels as part of a parallel probe into below cost sales a practice known as dumping. After having been in place for almost five years the eu anti dumping and anti subsidy measures on solar panels from china will expire at midnight on monday 3rd september. Commission decides not to extend trade defence measures on solar panels from china.