Trump talks up Section 201 solar tariff
While attending a National Governors Association’s meeting President Trump claimed benefits of the Section 201 solar tariff, while disparaging Chinese product quality.
Roth: Steel, aluminum tariffs to add at least 1-3 cents per watt to solar projects
While President Trump has a range of options, all likely scenarios seem likely to result in a modest increase in the cost of solar installations.
Solar tracker market could reach 20 GW this year
GTM Research says last year’s record levels of global solar tracker shipments will be surpassed in 2018, as Latin America displaces the United States as the largest market and NEXTracker holds on to the top spot.
U.S. trade authorities provide details on exemptions to solar import tariffs
PV makers seeking exemptions to Section 201 duties must make them by March 16, but there is no guarantee that any will be granted.
Prognosis uncertain
American solar manufacturing: President Trump’s relatively measured 201 ruling surprised many. And while there are already reports of new hiring and expansions by U.S. module makers, the new tariffs will not be enough for a major revival of the sector.
SunPower continues to bleed red ink
Due largely to write-downs the high-efficiency PV maker lost a whopping $750 million during Q4 2017, as it sells off assets.
Tariffs violate NAFTA and the Trade Act, Canadian companies tell court
A group of three Canadian companies filed a lawsuit in the United States Court of International Trade, saying their products shouldn’t be covered by the tariffs because they do not harm U.S. module manufacturers.
EU, China request consultation with US over solar tariffs
Following the introduction of 30% graduated tariffs on U.S. imports of solar cells and modules, the European Union and China have joined South Korea and Taiwan in filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization.
Kann, Shiao: No “manufacturing renaissance” due to solar tariffs
The latest analysis by current and former GTM Research executives argues that there is insufficient economic reason to manufacture solar in the United States.
Mission Solar to double solar module manufacturing
The expansion to 400 MW will make Mission the fourth-largest PV module maker in the nation.
