China Files WTO Complaint Over US EV Incentives
China has launched a preemptive strike at the WTO against any sanctions the US may be planning for its electric car exports.
World Trade Organization
Proposed US EV Incentives Have Created A Storm Of International Outrage
The Democrats’ EV incentive proposal could violate international law.
China Demands United States Provide Compensation For Solar & Washing Machine Tariffs
China has this week filed complaints with the World Trade Organization seeking talks on compensation with the United States for the recent tariffs that President Donald Trump signed off on for imported solar cells and modules and washing machines.
US Solar Imports See Upswing With Solar Tariffs Waiting In The Wings
International manufacturers sent twice as many solar cells and modules to the US in November 2017 as November 2016. Solar panel importers are looking to capitalize on the robust market fundamentals ahead of potential future tariffs, ArsTechnica reported.
Indian Defense Forces Set To Auction 300 MW Solar Power Capacity
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formally asked the Indian defense forces to call for bids on 300 MW of solar power projects.
The Pace Of Chinese Development
China is now the world’s largest economy, and one of the leaders in renewable energy investment and development.
World’s Largest Coal Miner To Invest $1.2 Billion In Solar Power
Coal India Limited, the world’s largest coal company, will invest in solar power plants in reaction to government policy and environmental activism.
India Drops Proposal To Levy Anti-Dumping Duties on Solar PV Modules
After threatening to do so, the Indian government has decided not to impose anti-dumping duties on solar modules from the US, China, and other countries.
China’s Renewable Energy Revolution Has Global Implications
Originally published on EnergyPost. By John Mathews and Hao Tan China’s renewable energy revolution is powering ahead, with the year 2013 marking an important inflection point where the scales tipped more towards electric power generated from water, wind and solar than from fossil fuels and nuclear. This means that its … [continued]
Global Free Trade Initiative For Enviromental Products Announced
Last week a major trading body, a group of 14 WTO members including the US, announced an initiative aimed at making a major change to environmental trade: “to negotiate a plurilateral deal that will eliminate tariffs on environmental products.” This “global free trade” would allow for easier exchange regarding trade of … [continued]
