Chinese Solar Anti-Dumping Taxes: We’re Fine

Good news from Southern Solar: EU anti-dumping measures will not affect our supply or the price of our solar panels in the foreseeable future.

You may have heard that the European Commission has moved to require the registration of all solar products brought into the country from China, and that this could lead to shortages of supply for certain brands of panel as suppliers look to avoid the retrospective tariffs that the EU are looking to apply in the future.

The importance of established brands

Southern Solar’s practice of using well established brands when it comes to components means more than just the level of experience and expertise, the security of their warranties and the international performance and quality standards they attain.

These brands (Trina Solar and ET Solar) have assured us that they are not involved in any practices that could be perceived as ‘dumping’, meaning their imports will not be affected by any new rules. Supply will continue as usual.

Who will be affected?

According to one wholesaler, almost all panel manufacturers from China have stopped supplying into the European market on a duty paid basis to avoid facing what could be hefty penalties. This means supply is greatly reduced, prices have risen and orders have been cancelled with suppliers.

Any panels not from China will, of course, not be affected. Panels from suppliers such as Sunpower (USA) and Romag (UK) will be available as per usual.

Is your installation being affected by supply issues? If so, we should talk. Call us on 0800 157 7340.