The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has called on the European Commission to extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream solar products such as modules, mounting systems, and trackers. Presently, solar modules imported into the EU are exempt from CBAM charges, while domestic manufacturers pay for embedded carbon costs—creating an “asymmetrical advantage” for foreign suppliers. ESMC argues that including these products would align with EU climate objectives, eliminate this loophole, and improve fairness in competition.
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