Brussels 6 september 2012.
Eu anti dumping solar panels.
The european commission is imposing anti dumping tariffs on chinese solar panels in a move that could spark tit for tat retaliation from the world s second largest economy.
Commission decides not to extend trade defence measures on solar panels from china.
Eu will not extend anti dumping measures controversial anti dumping measures on solar panels from china will not be extended the european commission announced on monday.
After considering the needs of both producers and those using or importing solar panels the commission decided it was in the best interests of the eu as a whole to let the measures lapse.
The measures are believed to remain for two year and are set to enter into force on friday december 6.
The minimum import price mip will be progressively cut every three months.
The european commission said that the measures would apply to the solar panels of those chinese producers who refused to participate in a compromise arrangement.
Solar cells and solar wafers originating in china.
The european union has recently begun imposing anti dumping measures on selected chinese solar panels whose producers refused to negotiate a friendly settlement.
The cancellation of both anti dumping duty and anti subsidy restrictions will definitely make renewable energy more affordable and increase its supply due to the low cost of chinese solar panels.
The restrictions finally came to an end on 3rd september 2018 opening the european market to solar panels manufactured in china.
Eu s anti dumping measures against china s solar panels.
After having been in place for almost five years the eu anti dumping and anti subsidy measures on solar panels from china will expire at midnight on monday 3rd september.
The european commission decided on friday 31 august to eliminate anti dumping tariffs on chinese solar panels saying the decision will help the eu achieve its renewable energy.
Eu initiates anti dumping investigation on solar panel imports from china.
The european union announced last september 16 that it would reduce the minimum prices for chinese solar panels sold in europe.
The european commission today launched an anti dumping investigation into imports of solar panels and their key components i e.