Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China

Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China

Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China Nuying Huang, Taipei; Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES [Tuesday 22 May 2012] Taiwan-based solar firms have been experiencing rising orders from China due to the anti-dumping investigation by the US government. With anti-dumping duties ranging from 31-250%, China-based solar firms are reportedly seeking cooperation with Taiwan-based solar cell makers. Some Taiwan-based solar firms are concerned that the possible consequence of such cooperation may turn Taiwan's solar cell supply chain to be filled with OEM firms. China-based solar firms are hoping to form solar module joint ventures with Taiwan-based firms to avoid being taxed by the US government. The benefit is that Taiwan-based solar firms may finally become competitive in the solar module segment. However, with China-based firms controlling distribution channels, the manuf...

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