Can global PV trade networks be used as a dependent variable?

First, combined with the empirical econometric model, the global PV trade networks can be taken as the dependent variable to further investigate its economic and environmental impacts.

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.

What are the macro structural features of global PV trade?

In terms of macro structural features, the scale of global PV trade has been expanding on the whole, and the evolution exhibits distinguishing characteristics of the small-world network, low transitivity, reciprocity, and disassortativity. At medium-level, Asia, North America, and Europe are key continents in the PVTNs.

How will removing the status quo trade barrier affect PV power production?

Removal of half of the 2017 status quo trade barrier on PV products will increase global cumulative (2017–2060) PV power production by 22,500.60 TWh, leading to an increase in the global cumulative net emissions reduction potential of 4.39–12.20 GtCO 2 e.

Why is PV trading declining in North America?

North America has witnessed a constant decline and its ratio slid from 19.58% in 2000 to 8.31% in 2010, then to 6.28% in 2019, largely due to the “anti-dumping” policy of the US, which seriously hindered PV trade. The third echelon consisted of South America, Africa, and Oceania is more in the form of lines because of their small trade volume.

Are photovoltaics the new driving force for development?

As resource shortages and environmental problems keep coming up, economies urgently need renewable energies as the new driving force for development. As one of the representatives of renewable energy, the photovoltaic (PV)’s trade has received much attention from all walks of life.