
The European Commission announced on September 6, 2012 the decision to start anti-dumping investigation against China-based solar firms
China adds Europe-based polysilicon firms to anti-dumping investigation
Thursday 1 November 2012China's Ministry of Commerce announced on November 1 that the government received requests to conduct anti-dumping investigations on Europe-based polysilicon imports in September...
EU punitive duties need to be above 15% for Taiwan-based makers to benefit
Friday 7 September 2012The European Commission has began an anti-dumping investigation against China-based firms, however, possible punitive duties may be low because of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel's,...
EU begins anti-dumping probe into China-based solar firms
Friday 7 September 2012The European Commission launched an anti-dumping investigation against China-based solar firms on September 6. The investigation is scheduled to take nine months before preliminary...
Solar firms hope possible anti-dumping investigation in Europe will shift market to equilibrium
Wednesday 5 September 2012The European Commission is expected to announce its position on the anti-dumping investigation requested by solar firms in Europe on September 6, 2012. Solar firms around the world...
German chancellor may influence EU anti-dumping investigation of China-made solar products
Wednesday 5 September 2012German Chancellor Angela Merkel's agreement with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's opposition to trade protectionism implies that she may attempt to dissuade the EU Commission from launching...
China makers lower solar module prices in Europe
Friday 31 August 2012China-based makers have reduced quotes for their solar modules in Europe from EUR0.55-0.60/watt (US$0.69-0.75) in July to EUR0.50-0.55/watt currently due to weak demand. The prices...
Commentary: Looming trade war and increasing OEM orders to turn China domestic capacities obsolete
Wednesday 29 August 2012The looming trade war has been pushing China-based solar firms to plan for short- and medium-term adjustments to domestic capacities. If demand from the domestic and emerging markets...