U.S. solar panel imports fell during the first quarter, according to analysis from S&P Local Market Intelligence. The drop reportedly came as the industry braced for an investigation by the U.S. Commerce Department over allegations that China-based manufacturers are dumping solar modules by setting up operations in other Asian nations in a bid to circumvent U.S. tariffs.
The number of shipping containers delivering solar panels to American ports during the first three months of the year was down 17% from the prior quarter and 26% from a year earlier, according to research firm Panjiva, which was quoted by S&P.
