'Billion of dollars of capital' could be stranded by US trade action against Chinese solar giants

New tariffs set to be imposed by Department of Commerce could constrain availability and 'chill' development of sector if confirmed, American clean energy groups claim

Production line of solar panels at a factory of Trina Solar in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province of China
Production line of solar panels at a factory of Trina Solar in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province of ChinaFoto: Shi Bufa/VCG via Getty Images
Published 6 December 2022, 18:52Updated 6 December 2022, 18:52