Solar
Photovoltaic panels, widely known as solar panels, are devices designed to convert sunlight into electricity using the photovoltaic effect. They consist of numerous silicon cells, conductive wiring, and a protective glass cover, often assembled into larger arrays. These panels can vary in size and power output, from small units for residential use to large-scale installations generating multiple megawatts.
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The United Nations Comtrade database provides detailed trade statistics by product and trading partner. Imported and exported products are classified under the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS system), used uniformly by most customs authorities around the world. Based on the latest update of the HS system and data available in UN Comtrade, you can find below the relevant commodities related to this technology, including their HS codes and full descriptions.
We have classified these technology-related commodities into three groups: Midstream (chemical and material inputs of technology components), Downstream (fully assembled components or products), and Waste/Recycling (including recycled or waste products and components). Commodities are further arranged according to the relevant technology components.