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EnergyTrend: U.S. Reaches Preliminary Decision on Solar Anti-Dumping Tariffs

       

The U.S. Department of Commerce has reached a preliminary decision regarding anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions against Chinese solar makers. Punitive duties on imports to the U.S. are set below 5%, lower than generally expected - Suntech will face tariffs of 2.9%, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy 4.73%, and all other Chinese manufacturers 3.59%.

EnergyTrend: Rush Order Influx Continues, Makers Treading Cautiously

       

Benefitting from the continual influx of rush orders, Taiwanese manufacturers have had their hands full in Q1. While the industry is wondering whether this will continue into Q2 or not, according to research by EnergyTrend, TrendForce's green energy research division, makers have already begun negotiating orders for April. As some makers have even initiated discussion with clients about long-term OEM project, makers indicate visibility is satisfactory for the time being.

EnergyTrend: 2Q12 Solar Industry Development and Outlook Remains Conservative

       

According to EnergyTrend, the green energy division of TrendForce, benefitting from the rush orders in Q1, first-tier manufacturers managed to keep their capacity utilization rate above 80% while second-tier manufacturers above 50%. Although manufacturers take an optimistic attitude towards 1Q12, there are some factors affecting the solar industry development. First, system manufacturers’ installation progress has been delayed as snowy weather continues to grip Europe.

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