Is the British Army using solar panels?

When told the British Army was using solar panels made by JA Solar, Trina and Qcells, Mr Parr said: "Europe has been less attentive to the risk of forced labour in solar than the US". He said he would "differentiate" between the three companies supplying panels for Project Prometheus.

Why is the US blocking shipments of solar energy components?

The US has been blocking shipments of solar energy components since passing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in 2021. Project Prometheus began in the same year, as allegations of forced labour in solar supply chains came into sharper focus.

Which solar companies should have additional tariffs imposed on them?

A Commerce Department official said Friday that five of them – BYD Hong Kong, Canadian Solar, New East Solar, Trina and Vina Solar – should have additional tariffs imposed on them.

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.

What if a solar contractor is on a closure list?

Homeowners may worry about the longevity and maintenance of their solar systems. Questions around warranty claims and service continuation are prevalent among those whose contractor is on the closure list. Review your contract for warranty details and any clauses about service disruptions.

Did new East solar violate US tariff laws?

New East Solar, the official said, “essentially said, ‘Please leave, we will not cooperate.’” Commerce added it to the list because it could not independently verify the company was not violating US tariff laws. The department also determined that three other solar manufacturers – Hanwha, Jinko and Boviet – were in compliance with US laws.