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European PV companies request the European Commission to stop taxing China
Abstract More than 30 European photovoltaic companies have urged the European Commission to take immediate action during a special hearing held on the 17th, calling on the EU to "wake up" and stop imposing punitive tariffs on Chinese solar products. They argue that these measures are harming the European PV industry and could lead to further economic damage. The hearing was organized by the European Affordable Photovoltaics Alliance, which represents over 740 PV companies across Europe and 65,000 jobs.
The hearing comes at a critical moment for the European solar sector, as the industry faces mounting pressure from rising costs and shrinking demand. Just eight days before the event, one of Europe’s oldest solar companies, Görlitzer Solar, went bankrupt. Industry insiders say this was directly linked to the EU’s temporary anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels, which have caused market instability and forced many companies to scale back operations.
Torsten Proygshas, president of the European Association of Cheap PV, emphasized the urgency of the situation. “We’re not just asking for a change in policy — we’re begging the European Commission to stop these harmful tariffs,†he said. “These taxes are causing our market to shrink and leading to job losses across the entire supply chain.â€
Görlitzer Solar’s collapse has become a symbol of the broader crisis. Proygshas, also CEO of Sovetix, a major German solar plant, added, “I hope the lessons from this bankruptcy will make the European Commission act quickly. We want to show them the real impact of these tariffs and convince them to reverse course.â€
In early June, the European Commission announced a temporary anti-dumping duty of 11.8% on Chinese solar products, set to rise to 47.6% if no agreement is reached by August 6. This decision has sparked widespread backlash from European PV firms, especially those in the upstream and downstream sectors. Many member states, including Germany and the UK, have voiced strong opposition to the move.
An independent European research institute warned that the tariffs would reduce consumer demand for solar products and related services, leading to fewer job opportunities. Additionally, the report highlighted that many Chinese PV companies rely on European suppliers for raw materials and equipment, meaning the trade restrictions could hurt European businesses too.
Proygshas explained that the tariffs have already led to order cancellations and layoffs. “Prices have gone up, demand has dropped, and some companies are struggling to stay afloat,†he said.
Dennis Giselle, CEO of Osko Mela Solar Solutions in the Netherlands, criticized the European Commission’s initial assessment. “Their analysis was based on data from only seven manufacturers, ignoring the needs of thousands of smaller companies,†he said. “Most of our downstream firms operate with profit margins below 10%, and they simply can’t survive under these new tariffs.â€
Giselle also challenged the Commission’s claim that the PV industry could easily shift to wind energy. “That’s not realistic,†he said. “Our workers are highly trained, and switching industries isn’t an option.â€
Despite the concerns raised, the hearing was closed to the public. Peter Desmet, CEO of Solar Bright in the Netherlands, told reporters afterward, “We provided the Commission with solid data showing the negative impact of these tariffs. We made it clear that this is not in the best interest of the European industry.â€
As for whether the hearing will influence the Commission’s decision, a senior PV executive said it’s hard to predict. However, some officials have hinted that the EU may conduct further investigations into the effects of the tariffs on consumer companies in the near future.