The solar industry hit the headlines after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs of up to 30% on imports of solar cells and panels on January 22, a move aimed at China which makes 60% of the world’s solar cells and 71% of solar modules, according to a release by the US Trade Representative Office.
Rising competition from Chinese suppliers in recent years has also coincided with a surge of investment in solar companies, driven in part by growing concern over the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. About $20 billion was invested in sustainable energy during 2014, according to the United Nations.
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