Results of the Duan photovoltaic panel theft case

Are BYD & Trina Solar in violation of trade laws?

Units of BYD, Longi, Canadian Solar, Trina Solar and New East Solar were found in violation of trade laws and now face heavy tariffs. Three major suppliers were found to not be in violation.

Will a retroactive tax on solar panels hurt the solar industry?

Retroactive taxes on solar panels from China are likely to dramatically increase costs for U.S. solar installers. If the government decides to impose these taxes on the country's primary sources of solar panels, the resulting stress on the supply chain could put a damper on the solar industry's expansion.

Why did the US impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels?

The U.S. enforced anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made solar components for a decade after a Commerce investigation found Chinese companies were receiving large government subsidies that kept their prices artificially low.

Does new East solar have a duty to import solar panels?

The only thing that changed from the prelim is New East Solar’s finding of circumvention after it opted not to participate in verification. Importing solar panels from the manufacturers with a finding circumvention will carry an additional duty. The five companies listed above will each have their own duty determined by Commerce.

How many solar panels can a thief remove?

Viamon's Strecke says organized raiders typically remove 100 panels to 300 solar panels – 10 tons’ worth at the top end. In one case, he adds, thieves removed more than 15,000 panels – 5 MW of generation capacity – in one weekend. “It is organized crime, with big logistics in the background,” he says.

Is the auxin solar tariff case circumvention?

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued its long-awaited final decision in the Auxin Solar tariff case with a finding of circumvention.