Does trade protection affect global PV trade patterns?

The global PV trade patterns Empirical studies predict that a shock that hits anywhere would be transmitted throughout the trade network ( Prusa, 1997 ). Accordingly, the impact of trade protection on Chinese PV export will inevitably transmit to global PV trade patterns.

Why is international trade important for PV cells?

Through the interaction of spatial patterns of PV cells international trade flow, the associations among regions have been strengthened and the development opportunities of PV industry have been expanded. This will also intensify the level of competition.

How can Green trade barriers help China's photovoltaic industry?

Policymakers should consider exchange rate levels, language environments, CO2 emissions and renewable energy consumption when formulating green trade barrier standards to better support the competitiveness and export growth of Chinese photovoltaic products in the international market.

Does trade protectionism affect China's solar PV exports?

Zhu et al. (2021) examined the impact of both internal and external forces on China’s solar PV export during 2007–2016, and found that trade protectionism and some non-tariff barriers inhibit China’s PV exports.

Do Green trade barriers affect photovoltaic exports?

Specifically, green trade barriers have a positive impact on the export of photovoltaic products in countries with higher exchange rates and different official languages, whereas their impact is insignificant or negative in countries with lower exchange rates and the same official language.

Do tariff barriers affect global PV product trade?

The global trade of solar photovoltaic (PV) products substantially contributes to increases in solar power generation and carbon emissions reductions. This paper depicts global PV product trade patterns, explores emissions reduction potential, and evaluates the impeding effect of tariff barriers on global PV product trade and emissions reductions.