Solar industry says EU tariffs on Chinese imports will raise panel prices

EU duties on Chinese solar modules are set to rise 30% above market levels signalling 'huge negative effects' for businesses

Europe's solar industry has condemned an EU vote to impose another round of duties on Chinese imports, just weeks before a US trade panel is due to rule on similar tariffs.

A Brussels committee yesterday agreed to set minimum import duties for Chinese solar modules and cells that could price them up to 30% above market levels with "huge negative effects" for the industry, according to trade groups.