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SolarWorld pushes further for higher tariffs as China’s solar industry develops internationally
One month after the preliminary decision to impose tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, SolarWorld claims that the low percentage does not compensate for the total damage done to the US manufacturers.
Global Wind Industry Could be Consolidating Soon
The first half of 2012 was reportedly the worst time in the last four years for the global wind industry.
China Continues to Dominate the Wind Energy Market
China installed 17,600 MW of wind turbines in 2011, boosting its total wind power installed capacity to 62,400 MW. The US lags far behind with less than 50,000 MW.
Chinese government and companies are shifting priorities
China is evolving its role from a nation built on exports to one that is consuming its fair share as well.
ITC Releases Preliminary Decision to Impose Tariffs on Chinese Imports
On March 20, the ITC issued a statement to issue a 2.9% tariff on Suntech, 4.73% on Trina Solar, and 3.59% on all other Chinese solar panel imports. The tariffs short term impacts could be a jump in solar panel prices, reduced domestic demand, and the Chinese selling elsewhere, long-term effects are a bit more convoluted.
Rio +20: China as a Trendsetter?
The upcoming Rio +20 Earth Summit is crucial to the fight against climate change,. As the biggest carbon emitter in the world, China plays a key role. China is said to have a more positive attitude towards international co-operation since Durban 2011 and is likely to contribute to striking a deal on carbon reduction with legal force.
SOLAR WATER HEATERS GROW MORE PREVALENT IN CHINA
Despite the fact that western media’s attention is focused on solar panels in China, it is the less attention-grabbing solar water heaters that are dominating the domestic solar industry.
E-bikes - The start of a transport revolution?
China plans to have 500,000 electric vehicles on the roads by 2015; experts predict Electric-2-Wheelers will redefine the “car.”latest from the blog
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