Phoenix Solar expects higher profit loss on US trade case uncertainties

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email
Phoenix Solar has lowered its full-year revenue guidance a second time but added at profit warning as delays in project approvals increase due to the US ITC ‘Section 201’ trade case creating market uncertainty. Image: Phoenix Solar

International solar PV systems integrator Phoenix Solar has lowered its full-year revenue guidance a second time but added a profit warning as delays in project approvals increase due to the US ITC ‘Section 201’ trade case creating market uncertainty. 

Previously, Phoenix Solar had guided full-year revenue in 2017 to be in the range of €140 million to €170 million, with a negative EBIT in the range of €1 million to €2 million after warning of certain delays in projects. 

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

However, the Section 201 case has further impacted expectations for the year and forced the company to revise revenue guidance for 2017 to a range of €90 million to €110 million and a negative EBIT in a range of €10 million to €8 million.

Read Next

November 13, 2026
Energy infrastructure contractor DS1 has been tasked with constructing a 300MW PV power plant in Lithuania, billed as the Baltic country’s largest.
November 12, 2026
SMA Solar has narrowed its full-year guidance for 2026 towards the upper half of its previously raised range after reporting improved financial results for the first nine months of 2026.
November 12, 2026
Almost 2GW of PV capacity is to be put out to tender in the latest phase of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy procurement programme.
November 11, 2026
A proposed 840MW PV project in southern England that would have become the country’s largest has been turned down by the UK government.
November 10, 2026
Proposed legislation that could unlock gigawatts of solar is progressing through the US Congress but faces increased resistance from campaign groups concerned it undermines environmental protections.
November 9, 2026
The Global Solar Council is set to unveil a ‘global rooftop solar declaration’ committing governments worldwide to 300 million new solar homes.

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
November 24, 2026
Warsaw, Poland
Solar Media Events
February 2, 2027
London, UK
Solar Media Events
April 20, 2027
Istanbul, Türkiye