SolarWorld Solar Farms Purchase Pushes Duke Energy PV Capacity Beyond 100 MW
The acquisition of SolarWorld USA’s Highlander Solar 1 and 2 solar farms near Twentynine Palms, CA pushes Duke over the 100-MW solar power capacity mark.
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US International Trade Commission Votes Unanimously In Favor Of Anti-Subsidy Duties On Chinese Silicon PV…
The ITC panel voted 6-0 in favor of imposing countervailing duties on imports to the US of silicon PV cells and panels from China, bringing to a close solar industry WTO litigation, at least in the US. […]
Commerce Rules on China Silicon PV Anti-dumping, Anti-subsidy Duties; Leaves Loophole Open
A Commerce WTO panel, in its final ruling. left initial anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar PV imports essentially the same, raised anti-subsidy duties substantially, and left a loophole open. […]
US Solar Industry Leaders Testify before ITC on Chinese Silicon PV Dumping, Subsidies
Massive Chinese government subsidies have led to equally massive overcapacity and Chinese manufacturers’ exports to the US, and that in turn’s led to a rising tide of US solar bankruptcies and downsizing at a critical juncture in the global industry’s development, US solar industry leaders and supporters testified. The Commerce Dept.’s much anticipated final determination on duties is right around the corner.
Economic Multiplier at Work: US Solar PV Manufacturers Boost Local Economies, Spur Innovation
Four founding members of the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) purchased more than $400 million in goods and services from other manufacturers and employers in 46 states in 2011, according to a CASM survey. The survey results highlight the ripple effects and positive impact a healthy US solar PV manufacturing sector can have on job creation, income growth and economic development, particularly in areas hard-hit by the exodus of manufacturers from US shores.
