Taiwan-based solar firms have been experiencing rising orders from China due to the anti-dumping investigation by the US government.With anti-dumping duties ranging from 31-250%,China-based solar firms are reportedly seeking cooperation with Taiwan-based solar cell makers.Some Taiwan-based solar firms are concerned that the possible consequence of such cooperation may turn Taiwan's solar cell supply chain to be filled with OEM firms.
China-based solar firms are hoping to form solar module joint ventures with Taiwan-based firms to avoid being taxed by the US government.The benefit is that Taiwan-based solar firms may finally become competitive in the solar module segment.However,with China-based firms controlling distribution channels,the manufacturers in Taiwan are likely to become OEMs.
The cooperation may help both sides in the short-run,said industry sources,but Taiwan-based solar firms might lose their self-reliance.
Cross-strait cooperation of solar firms brings benefits and concerns
