Solar energy market is currently widening rapidly in a context of sustainable development, dealing with solar panels logistics is becoming crucial. The last decision of the European Commision to abolish anti-dumping measures on solar panels on September 2018 will give renewed momentum to European Union <> China trades. Bansard International seized this opportunity to highlight our solar panel expertise, developed over the years, on shipping solars energy goods which involve specific solutions and equipments.
BACK ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION ABOLISHMENT OF THE CHINESE IMPORT TAX ON SOLAR PANELS
On September 3rd, 2018, the European Union decided to end up its five-years-old restrictions on solar panel imports from China, these restrictions included a portfolio of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures. This decision was taken in order to fuel the bloc’s renewable energy aims. As intented, the European Commission removed the Minimum Import Prices (MIP) rules.
The MIP was imposed by the EU on Chinese solar goods initially in December 2013 and extended by a further 18 months in March 2017, in response to concerns EU solar manufacturers were struggling to compete with Chinese companies that had allegedly benefited from unfair levels of state support. After the implementation of these anti-dumping measures, Chinese solar panels manufacturers have been allowed to sell solar products in Europe free of duties if they do so at or above the MIP. If they sold for less that the MIP, they were subject to duties of up to 64.9 percent.
According to the European Commission, the hopes of the abolishment of these protectionist measures are multiple:
- The increase of European Union supply in terms of renewable energy
- The restoration of EU-China trade of photovoltaics to a normal market condition providing a more stable business environment between the two sides.
- A step forward dealing with climate change as China will continue cooperating with the European Union to tackle carbon emission and push for global free trade
As a "watershed moment" for Europe’s solar industry, the lifting of price controls on Chinese solar panels symbolizes a delicate balancing act between the interests of EU manufacturers and those such as importers pressing for a reduction in the cost of solar power generation.
This large scale logistics is considered as complex as the solar panels have to travel through numerous steps from manufacturing to delivery. It involves careful handling of solar panels and in some cases the movement of oversized cargo. Over the years, Bansard International has been able to develop a solar energy expertise, based on 3 main axes:
- Provide clients safety and flexibility, Bansard International has set up dedicated shipping solution by setting up optimal modes of transportation in terms of cost reduction and cargo's safety. It was also was imperative that all the different component parts arrived at the desired time requiring a good coordination and communication between our teams.
- Offers a broad portfolio of logistics services and customs clearance solutions, as well as in bonded or non-bonded warehouses, located close to the main cities and ports in Europe i
- Deliver solutions all over Europe territories by rail or road. Benefiting of distribution key centers, daily derpatures and network, the group can offer on-site support ensuring the prevention of potential risks and streamlining your service time.
Therefor, Bansard encompasses the experience and resources to deal with large solar power plant projects. Thanks to the group expertise in terms of shipping at every stage of your solar supply chain, you will be ensured to be provided with a secure, tailor-made and cost-efficient service.
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