Stop subsidies for wind turbines in China

China's wind power company would like to see little impact on the news recently, the country will end, because the survey the industry subsidies to manufacturers from the United States seven months ago after complaints started.

"It is understandable that the Chinese government to end subsidies to the industry, is strong enough to compete with international players," said Shi Pengfei, Vice-President of the Chinese Wind Energy Association.

China established a subsidy of 600 yuan ($92.55) a kilowatt (kW) for domestic wind turbine manufacturers to foster the industry during its infancy.

USA Today said on Monday that China has agreed to stop subsidies, wind power companies use, rather than on its "independent innovation" plan domestic imports on the grounds that U.S. trade representative.

The grants ranged from $6 million to $22 million, according to the report.

The results are considered "significant" and "victory" in the U.S., because it helps to "ensure fair treatment of U.S. clean technology companies and workers," the report quoted Kirk.

However, the Chinese company said the value of small-time funding related to each part of the manufacturer and the end of subsidies is unlikely to make a big surprise.

China has more than 80 wind turbine manufacturer, has contributed to its production, the country's rapidly growing wind power industry. Its total capacity of 447,000 kilowatts in 2010, more than the U.S. as the largest wind power capabilities.

Obama administration have been identified, such as wind and create employment opportunities as a future source for the green industry.

China is considered the largest U.S. energy and innovative competitors.

Local players such as Hua Guofeng Group Co., Ltd and Xinjiang Rui Jin Wind Technology Co., Ltd., said they have a global supply chain and buy the most suitable suppliers, not just domestic.

"We have parts in the global sourcing, said:" Yao Yu, director of public affairs for the Jinfeng Gong said, adding that the company's acquisition of Denmark's LM wind turbine blades.

Gold Wind wind turbine 200 have been sold abroad, of which 80 to the U.S. market, according to Yao Ming.

Last year, the establishment of U.S. subsidiary in Chicago, but postponed plans to set up a factory there in part because the U.S. market slowing down in 2010.

He said: "The removal of subsidies, should not be interpreted as a change in policy to support the green industry," said Zou, China World Resources Institute, director of global environmental think tank.

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