The ACCC accused of part of the PV module supplier falsely advertised "Made in Australia"

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission) proceedings flaunt the Australia Euro Solar and Australia PV modules trade enterprises. These enterprises have been charged because they claim their own PV modules are made ​​in Australia, they are actually imported from China PV modules.

The Australian residential PV market demand has been quite strong, however, the part of the vendor's reputation may be hit, May 8, Australia Consumer Protection Commission to prosecute the false propaganda of their own products to the two companies. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission claims that these enterprises forged customer reviews, and falsely claimed that they are selling components are manufactured in Australia.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chairman Rod Sims claimed that consumers should be able to rely on the accuracy of the product label, especially when they are ready-made for the Australian extra price. Misleading certification statement on competition process a huge impact and harm the local economy.

Sims did not mention the other big factor is the false propaganda will cause harm to the photovoltaic solar panel price industry, the confidence of the long service life of the components is the customer decides to buy a key factor. In addition, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission also on Nikunjkumar Patel litigation. Patel said in an interview with local media, "Sydney Morning Herald" interview, to show me see, where do I write the components are manufactured in Australia. If it is me, my company or contractor to write, then I will soon be modified.

Patel then his company and PV inverter Artes (Canadian Solar) compared, even though the company is named "Canada", but the company is in production component. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said in a statement, the ACCC is looking for evidence of the alleged enterprise and Patel breach of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). In addition, the Commission plans to ban public order, levy fines, etc..