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Secrecy and Abuse Insurance claims Haunt China's Solar Factories in Xinjiang
drive from Urumqi, the resources of the Xinjiang region at the center of China's suppression on Uyghurs as well as various other Muslim minorities. The only
Apr 14, 2021 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, GCL-Poly Energy Holdings, Bloomberg, Rune Steenberg, Xu Guixiang
China Seeks To Limit Technology Gain Access To For Solar Production, In Move Aimed at India
China, which built its enforcing, globe controling solar manufacturing industry with a combination of technology buy from the west, academic partnerships as well as joint research study, seems to have actually shed the hunger to allow others to do the same. The nation, which leads in worldwide solar markets with its manufacturing companies taking pleasure in an almost 80% market share, hasn't permitted others attempting to reduce their dependence on Chinese imports. Records validate that the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Scientific research as well as Technology could outlaw Chinese makers to utilize their big silicon, black silicon as well as cast-mono silicon technologies overseas, in recently changed export standards. 3 of the biggest consuming as well as importing markets for solar equipment, the United States, India and also to a small extent Europe, have attempted, with varying degrees of success, to reduce dependence on imports by pushing for a manufacturing base in your area. Now China, with the highest investment in R&D as well as some of the most reducing edge technology for production, might pull up the drawbridge on any easy technology transfers. In doing so, it is in fact imitating the United States, which has placed restrictions on semiconductor technology transfers to China in the past year to safeguard its leadership because market, particularly in the issue of IPs. India threats coming to be collateral damage, or at the very least paying a high cost for this protectionism, as its domestic manufacturers look for a lot more costly, and also perhaps fairly ineffective technology somewhere else. Already, bids for solar tenders are up by upto 15-20%, to make up for the high tariffs on Chinese imports and also domestic purchases. The very same issue, as it plays out worldwide in key markets could also reduce solar fostering eventually. The restriction on the export of big silicon, black silicon and also cast-mono passivated emitter as well as rear cell (PERC) technologies is likely to injure also producers that have actually currently set up facilities making use of Chinese equipment, as getting solution as well as spare components could be a difficulty. Surprisingly, after the United States and also India enforced tariffs on Chinese module imports to sustain domestic market, polysilicon rates had skyrocketed, a location where there was no hope of capacities ramping up outside China for some time. In a similar way, enhanced wafer prices created chaos with solar cell imports with 2022, making it difficult for module producers in these countries to survive without high tariff defense from Chinese competitors. The saving grace is that passion in, and support for solar has actually been so high in recent times that the key technologies are rather popular, as well as a full locked out looks unlikely in the meantime. Also leading Chinese companies have exported sufficient plant and also machinery besides research centers to various other countries where they established manufacturing bases to skirt import prohibits on their residence country, creating a solid cohort of foreigners who are familiar and servicing the very same technologies. But clearly, this game isn't over yet.
Feb 2, 2023 // Manufacturing News, India, China, Asia
Trump's Solar-Panel Tariffs Survive China's Challenge at WTO
World Trade Organization disagreement panel declined all four of China's claims versus the U.S. connecting to safeguard steps that the Trump management imposed on
Sep 3, 2021 // Tariffs, USA, China, Asia, Donald Trump, North America, Katherine Tai
Covid-19 and also reliance on China's PV supply chain
trade inequalities, according to the ADB blog owner. "The People's Republic of China, with concerning 150 GW of solar production ability-- a quantity that is
Mar 30, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, China, Asia, Vietnam, Asian Development Bank, WORLD, covid-19, Yongping Zhai
Unique Stellio Heliostat Solar Project Goes Online in China
for 12 hrs. The Hami project, which was constructed in about 2 years, is China's 6th massive business solar thermal power project, according to the
Mar 2, 2020 // Technology, Thermal, China, Asia, csp, Stellio, Heliostat
Shunfeng to Invest $1.53bn to Build 10-GW Solar Cell Factory in Anhui, China
(USD 1.53bn/EUR 1.43bn) to set up a 10-GW TopCon solar cell factory in Anhui, China. The project will include the installation of solar and wind power generation
Feb 20, 2023 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, solar cell, Shunfeng
COVID lockdowns in China worsening solar and also energy storage shipping crisis
infections have actually spiralled in China in current weeks, with both Shanghai as well as Ningbo having actually been placed into stringent lockdowns.
Apr 12, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, JinkoSolar, shanghai, covid-19, COVID, lockdowns, ningbo, port of shanghai
Maxwell Raises $273 Million for China Perovskite Tandem Equipment Build-out
China’s high-end PV-equipment champion Maxwell Technologies is tapping capital markets again—this time to bankroll the leap from heterojunction (HJT) to perovskite-silicon tandem production lines. The Suzhou-listed firm said it will issue up to CNY 1.97 billion (USD 273 million) in six-year convertible bonds, with 100 % of the proceeds earmarked for its Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Equipment Industrialization Project. The total investment budget is CNY 2.14 billion, so the bonds will cover roughly 92 % of required spending, with the balance funded from cash reserves. Two-site footprint The project spans three years and two manufacturing hubs: Suzhou, Jiangsu – home to Maxwell’s R&D centre and the March 2024-opened pilot line for HJT-perovskite tools. Xuancheng, Anhui – a lower-cost, inland city earmarked for large-scale machining and system assembly. Once complete, the twin plants will turn out 20 full sets of tandem-cell production equipment every year, enough capacity to enable 4-5 GW of module output, depending on customer line design. Why it matters Technology pivot: With HJT lines now commoditising, Maxwell is racing to stay ahead of Chinese peers by offering turnkey gear for next-generation tandem cells that promise efficiencies above 30 %. Market pull: Developers from Tongwei to LONGi have public road-maps to deploy large-area perovskite-silicon tandem modules after 2026, creating a multi-billion-dollar equipment refresh cycle. Domestic resilience: Beijing’s latest industry plan targets 100 GW p.a. of high-efficiency cell output based on perovskite or tandem formats by 2030; local tooling champions are expected to capture at least 70 % of that spend. Funding optics Convertible bonds give Maxwell breathing room without immediate dilution, while offering investors upside if the company hits its growth targets. The notes will list on Shenzhen’s ChiNext board and convert into A-shares after a two-year lock-up. From pilot to production Maxwell broke ground on its first perovskite-HJT equipment fab in Wujiang District, Suzhou last March, an event that signalled its determination to pivot beyond screen-printing lines. That 2024 project, budgeted at RMB 5.4 billion, laid the process know-how now being scaled in the new bond-financed scheme. CEO Ding Yi called tandem technology “the next S-curve for solar manufacturing” and said fresh funds ensure Maxwell “remains the preferred supplier when commercial roll-out begins.” Analysts at Guotai Junan estimate domestic demand for tandem tooling could reach CNY 50 billion by 2028, with Maxwell well placed to secure a double-digit share. If timelines hold, the first production machines from the new lines will ship in late 2026—just as China’s big module makers start upgrading factories for ultra-high-efficiency perovskite-silicon products.
Jun 4, 2025 // Technology, Manufacturing News, China, Asia, PV equipment, maxwell technologies, perovskite tandem, convertible bond
Datong Launches China's Largest Commercial Perovskite Project
City, in collaboration with CATL and other companies, is set to develop China’s largest commercial perovskite ground photovoltaic project, featuring a
Nov 4, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, China, Asia, PV Power Plant, Datong City
Solar electricity is now CHEAPER than grid electricity in China — with one in five cities finding renewable energy lower cost than coal
will promote the uptake of commercial and industrial solar power systems in China.   China has become the global leader in the manufacturing of
Aug 12, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, Solar, China, Asia, Jinyue Yan, grid
China's Solar Giants Fall After U.S. Climate Plan Failure
in the U.S., the world's second-biggest market for renewable resource after China. " This is our last, finest chance to deal with the climate crisis," claimed
Dec 20, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Asia, Trina Solar, North America, Longi Green, Lori Lodes
Daqo New Energy wins five-year polysilicon supply deal in China
per year. Last month, it introduced 2 manage large residential solar teams in China, among which is for the supply of 432,000 tonnes as well as the various other
Nov 22, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, Daqo New Energy
Swedish Battery Materials Company Altris AB Ventures Into China
products firm Altris AB which has officially opened its first office in China. The Guangzhou-based team will work to promote the company's innovative
Nov 26, 2021 // Storage, Sweden, China, Europe, Asia
Researchers in China give flexible perovskites a backbone
in China have actually reported the growth of a flexible perovskite solar cell gauging 1.01 centimeters ² and attaining a supported performance of
Jun 18, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, China, Asia, solar cell, flexible, perovskites, Nanchang University
China Calls for End to Solar Price Wars
China's top solar industry association has urged manufacturers to cease below-cost selling and align production with actual demand to stabilize the market. The China Photovoltaic Industry Association's guidance emphasizes the "survival of the fittest" without demanding immediate capacity closures. This comes amid consultations with enterprises and government agencies addressing oversupply issues in polysilicon, wafers, cells, and modules. The association calls for adherence to China's price law and cautions against "blind" expansion, which has exacerbated the glut.For developers, a stabilized market could mean steadier pricing and improved project bankability, though costs might rise. The association encourages buyers to consider factors beyond price, such as reliability and warranty strength. The success of these measures depends on provincial politics and financing, as local governments and lenders have historically supported capacity expansions. Globally, buyers should monitor order books and lead times, as any production pullback could quickly impact the supply chain. The association's stance is clear: competition should not come at the expense of market stability. How Will China's Solar Industry Address Oversupply and Stabilize the Market? Encourage strategic partnerships and mergers among solar companies to consolidate resources and reduce redundant production. Promote technological innovation to improve efficiency and reduce costs, making products more competitive without resorting to below-cost selling. Implement stricter regulations and oversight to ensure compliance with production and pricing guidelines. Develop export strategies to tap into emerging markets and reduce domestic oversupply. Foster collaboration between industry players and government to align production with national energy goals and market demand. Enhance transparency in the supply chain to better match production with real-time demand data. Support research and development initiatives to diversify product offerings and open new market segments. Encourage long-term contracts and agreements with buyers to stabilize demand and pricing. Advocate for financial incentives or subsidies for companies that adhere to sustainable production practices and market stabilization efforts. Monitor and adjust production quotas based on comprehensive market analysis and forecasts.
Aug 22, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia