Foreign trade in solar energy systems

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Does trade friction affect solar photovoltaic trade?

As a key renewable energy, solar photovoltaic (PV) trade also suffers from large-scale trade frictions. China, as the largest solar PV manufacturer and exporter, accounts for 80 % of the global supply chain. Under this background, this paper takes China as a case, to assess the impacts of trade frictions on PV trades.

Which countries are involved in a solar trade dispute?

Argentina is the largest initiator in these events, with seven events involving three types of interventions. The EU27 amended non-preferential rules of origin on solar panels in 2013, which is an essential aspect of the China-EU PV trade dispute.

Do tariffs and other trade measures support or hinder solar and wind energy?

We must reassess whether tariffs and other trade measures support or hinder the expansion of solar and wind energy technologies worldwide. Trade costs along these value chains remain high, making their technologies less affordable and limiting industrialization opportunities.

How can solar and wind energy contribute to global value chains?

Boost value addition through raw material processing and assembly of solar and wind energy technologies to drive structural transformation and integrate developing countries into global value chains. Harness South-South trade and regional integration to strengthen developing countries' participation in renewable energy value chains.

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