The company also supported a similar initiative in the United States last year which saw the US Department of Commerce impose anti-dumping duties of over 30 percent.
Dr Frank Asbeck, ceo of SolarWorld, said: “We speak for fair competition in Europe. Only through fair competition will it be possible to reach European climate goals, advance solar technology in the EU, and maintain a strong industrial base.
“We are confident that the European Commission will understand the need to act, and will not waste time in adopting similar measures (to the US) in Europe.”