Why are US tariffs on solar panels coming to Southeast Asia?

U.S. trade officials announced on Friday a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods.

How many people are needed to make solar panels in Indonesia?

"In the initial stage, the new Atelier will manufacture solar panels and they will require approximately 525 workers. The products produced will later be exported to the United States (US)," said Ma'ruf, who is also the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) in Batam, Riau Islands.

Where are solar panels made?

Technicians perform a final inspection of a solar panel prior to packaging at Irex Energy JSC's manufacturing facility in Vung Tau, Vietnam, on Monday, July 15, 2019. After U.S. President Donald Trump slapped higher tariffs on China, production in neighboring Vietnam went into overdrive.

Will PLTS be built on Galang Island in 2024?

The large-scale solar power plant will be built on Galang Island in 2024. "The construction of the large-scale PLTS (solar power plant) has become a PSN (national strategic project). Its investment value amounts to IDR 87 trillion," said Ma'ruf.

Are solar imports being dumped in the US?

The Commerce Department is still conducting its initial investigation into claims solar imports from the targeted countries are being dumped in the US and sold below the cost of production; it is expected to reveal a preliminary finding in that case in November.

Where is Galang Island?

Galang Island is located near Rempang Island where the Rempang Eco City integrated industrial area is being developed. In Rempang, a glass factory, solar panel factory, and other products to support the solar power plant will soon be built. The development of an integrated industrial zone in Rempang has received strong opposition from locals.