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.

Why should you choose Trina Solar?

“Trina has created thousands of American jobs, billions of dollars in U.S. investment and clean energy for millions of Americans by providing competitively priced solar panels that are ethically sourced,” said Steven Zhu, president of Trina Solar U.S.

Do solar panels violate human rights?

Major solar companies have been tied, raising concerns about the human rights violations associated with producing solar panels. There is a pressing need to transition to clean energy sources to combat climate change. Nearly every silicon-based solar module will likely have Xinjiang silicon.

Are Chinese solar panels evading US tariffs?

US officials have preliminarily determined that four Chinese solar panel companies have been evading US tariff laws by routing their operations through other Southeast Asian countries. A robotic arm works on the production line of solar panels at a factory of Trina Solar Energy Co. in China.

Why are solar panels banned in Xinjiang?

The U.S. government has taken steps to crack down on forced labour in the supply chain for solar panels in Xinjiang, including a ban on imports from a silicon producer there. In contrast,e Canada has banned the import of solar panels from specific Chinese companies due to concerns over human rights violations.

Who are JA Solar & Trina & qcells?

The Ministry of Defence listed JA Solar, Trina and Qcells as the solar panel suppliers in response to a BBC Freedom of Information request. A report in July this year by the UK's Sheffield Hallam University flags the three companies as having "very high" exposure to production in Xinjiang.