Optimizing Export Strategy of Photovoltaic Modules Under Trade Policy Constraints: A Linear Programming Approach

Zhaoqi Jin

2025

Abstract

The This paper develops a linear programming (LP) model to optimize the export strategy of Chinese photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers under dynamic international trade conditions. Given increasing policy complexities-such as tariffs, transportation costs, and carbon adjustment mechanisms-the study simulates cross-border cost structures and identifies optimal production allocation to global markets. The model incorporates key cost factors including unit production cost, destination-specific transportation fees, country-level tariff rates, and carbon border adjustment charges. Using a self-constructed virtual dataset, the model evaluates export allocation to four major markets: the United States, Germany, Japan, and Brazil. Cost structure analysis shows that tariff-related costs are the most influential factor affecting export decisions, followed by carbon adjustment charges. Sensitivity analysis reveals that a reduction in U.S. tariff rates significantly alters the optimal allocation, making the U.S. a viable export destination. Results highlight the importance of flexible planning tools in navigating policy uncertainty. The study provides a decision-support framework for Chinese PV exporters to optimize cross-border logistics and minimize total export costs in a policy-sensitive global environment. This model can be extended to other industries facing similar challenges in global trade optimization.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Jin Z. (2025). Optimizing Export Strategy of Photovoltaic Modules Under Trade Policy Constraints: A Linear Programming Approach. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Management, Information Technology and Intelligence - Volume 1: EMITI; ISBN 978-989-758-792-4, SciTePress, pages 169-174. DOI: 10.5220/0014324300004718

in Bibtex Style

@conference{emiti25,
author={Zhaoqi Jin},
title={Optimizing Export Strategy of Photovoltaic Modules Under Trade Policy Constraints: A Linear Programming Approach},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Management, Information Technology and Intelligence - Volume 1: EMITI},
year={2025},
pages={169-174},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014324300004718},
isbn={978-989-758-792-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Management, Information Technology and Intelligence - Volume 1: EMITI
TI - Optimizing Export Strategy of Photovoltaic Modules Under Trade Policy Constraints: A Linear Programming Approach
SN - 978-989-758-792-4
AU - Jin Z.
PY - 2025
SP - 169
EP - 174
DO - 10.5220/0014324300004718
PB - SciTePress