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Chinese photovoltaic panel affiliate in California files bankruptcy, starts liquidating 400-MW plant
American manufacturing arm of China Sunergy Co., Sunergy California filed chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2021, noting greater than $10 million in approximated
Oct 13, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, bankruptcy, Chine, CSUN
Risen shines: Manufacturer starts work on 2.5 GW cell and module factory
hurdle The significant investment comes despite a decision by the China Securities Regulatory Commission in November to block Risen’s plans to raise
Aug 21, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, China, bifacial, Asia, Risen Energy, half-cut module, PV InfoLink, Merredin solar farm
Palisade packages 1 GW of assets right into new renewables platform
facility was acquired from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Bank of China, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Industrial and also Commercial Bank of
Mar 29, 2023 // Plants, Australia, Oceania, Palisade
China’s Solar Makers Signal Progress Amid Losses And Overcapacity Shakeout
China’s solar industry is still feeling the sting of oversupply—yet a turning point may be forming. Bloomberg reporting indicates manufacturers remain deeply in the red, but investors are beginning to detect progress on curbing “disordered competition,” trimming output, and shifting focus to higher-efficiency products. After a year of bruising price wars across polysilicon, wafers, cells and modules, any stabilization would be welcome. The stakes are global. Chinese producers dominate each upstream step; when prices collapse beyond cash costs, quality, warranties and service can suffer. Conversely, a more orderly market could rebalance margins, lift R&D spending and create breathing room for non-Chinese producers in wafers and cells—diversifying a supply chain that has proven both world-class and fragile. Policy signals matter here. Beijing has pressed manufacturers to stop below-cost selling and align output with demand, while provincial leaders juggle local jobs and national directives. Investors will watch for concrete moves: permanent closures of inefficient lines, stricter standards on energy intensity and product reliability, and discipline if prices recover. Without those, utilization could remain depressed and the shake-out drag on. For buyers, the near-term message is mixed. Module costs might tick up from extreme lows, but steadier supply and bankable warranties reduce project risk. For project finance, that tradeoff often pencils—especially when paired with tax incentives or domestic-content bonuses in import markets. Bottom line: the road out of oversupply is bumpy, but attempts to restore pricing power and rationalize capacity are gathering attention. How far—and how fast—China moves will shape solar costs and availability worldwide in 2026 and beyond.
Aug 26, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Policy, China, Asia, overcapacity, pv module price
Chinese Solar Stocks Jump On Hopes Of Industry Stabilization Ahead
China’s solar complex finally caught a tailwind. The CSI Photovoltaic Industry Index rose as much as 5.9% today, with names like Sungrow and CSI Solar leading gains. The catalyst: growing confidence that policy support and industry self-help could steady a market battered by overcapacity and below-cost selling through much of 2024–2025. After a year of relentless margin compression across silicon, wafers, cells and modules, any hint of stabilization is a relief valve for investors. Recent briefings from manufacturers have hinted at a turning point, citing consultations with authorities on curbing “disordered competition” and favoring efficiency upgrades over capacity additions. If those talks translate into firmer discipline—and ultimately into retirements of outdated lines—spot prices could lift from extreme lows, restoring some headroom for R&D and service. But the path is delicate: provincial interests, bank exposures, and employment concerns complicate any rapid consolidation. For global buyers, the implications are mixed. Module prices might rise modestly, tightening budgets for late-2025 and 2026 projects; at the same time, steadier suppliers and stronger warranties reduce execution risk—a trade many lenders will accept. Watching polysilicon utilization and wafer spot prices will offer early clues on whether capacity is truly exiting or just idling. The rally doesn’t erase the sector’s structural pressures, but it does suggest investors are beginning to price a move from crisis management to normalization. If follow-through is real—standards, enforcement, financing discipline—China’s PV supply chain could emerge leaner and more predictable, rippling through global project economics next year.
Sep 5, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, manufacturing, China, Asia, overcapacity, equities, market rally
Shenzhen S.C. Invests in Perovskite Solar Cell Tech
will focus on the establishment of production facilities in Jiangsu province, China, with an annual production capacity of 160 PVD, 119 RPC, and 60 VEC equipment.
Jul 5, 2023 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Shenzhen S.C.
Global PV Tracker Market Surges 28% in 2023
largest market, with PV Hardware leading shipments. The PV tracker market in China declined to 4.3 GW DC in 2023, with demand for fixed-tilt products outweighing
Jul 30, 2024 // Market Research, USA, North America, Array Technologies, Nextracker Inc
Botswana Awards $78.3M Solar Deal to Chinese Group
has awarded a $78.3 million contract to a Chinese group led by China Harbour Engineering Co. to build a 100-megawatt solar plant, with the goal of meeting
Aug 13, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Botswana, Chine
Longi's Solar Job Cuts Signal Industry Turbulence
China's Longi Green Energy Technology Co., the world's largest solar manufacturer, is cutting almost one-third of its staff to reduce costs due to overcapacity and intense competition in the industry. The company plans to trim up to 30% of its workforce, which totaled about 80,000 last year. Longi began layoffs in November, primarily affecting management trainees and factory hires, as the solar sector struggles with excessive capacity and price pressures.The solar industry in China, which dominates global manufacturing, has faced layoffs and suspended investment plans recently. Longi, a leading wafer producer, had to cut prices significantly last year due to fierce competition. Despite financial pressures and job losses, the industry could see a rebound by late 2024 with consolidation and improved supply-demand balance. Longi, with substantial cash reserves, is well-positioned to weather the industry's challenges. How is China's Longi Green Energy Technology Co. responding to solar industry challenges? Longi Green Energy Technology Co. is cutting almost one-third of its staff to reduce costs in response to overcapacity and intense competition in the solar industry. The company plans to trim up to 30% of its workforce, which totaled about 80,000 last year, with layoffs primarily affecting management trainees and factory hires. Longi, a leading wafer producer, had to cut prices significantly last year due to fierce competition in the solar sector. Despite financial pressures and job losses, the solar industry in China could see a rebound by late 2024 with consolidation and improved supply-demand balance. Longi, with substantial cash reserves, is well-positioned to weather the industry's challenges and emerge stronger in the long run.
Mar 19, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, LONGi
Australia's Solar Sunshot: $1 Billion to Boost Domestic Production
domestic solar panel production, aiming to reduce reliance on imports from China. The Solar Sunshot program will provide subsidies and grants to increase
Mar 28, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania
Benefit for China solar projects as authorities approve their addition in subsidy catalogue
then by confirmed to qualify for aid, representing a significant boon to China's solar investment firm, especially those with projects connected to the grid
Nov 26, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, China, Asia, subsidies, documentation
JA Solar intending new 20GW cell and module manufacturing center in Qidong, China
'Solar Module Super League' (SMSL) member JA Solar is planning a brand-new manufacturing center in Qidong Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu District, China to operate 20GW of solar cell production as well as 20GW of PV module setting up.
Mar 9, 2021 // Manufacturing News, China, JA Solar, Asia
China's Xinte Energy inks USD-2.6 bn deal to market polysilicon
Chinese solar items maker Xinte Energy Co Ltd (HKG:1799) stated that it has authorized an agreement to offer 152,400 tonnes of polysilicon to Qinghai Gaojing Solar Energy Technology Co Ltd
Mar 12, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, xinte energy, polysilicon, Asia
China's Risen Energy to construct USD-10bn PV hub in Malaysia
The Malaysian federal government has actually authorized a MYR-42.2- billion (USD 10.1 bn/EUR 8.49 bn) financial investment plan by China's Risen Energy Co Ltd (SHE:300118) to construct a huge manufacturing facility for the manufacturing of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, it was announced on Thursday.
Jun 24, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Malaysia, China, Asia, Risen Energy, PV hub
China's Daqo obtains energy intake nod for brand-new polysilicon project
Xinjiang Daqo, a fully-owned device of Daqo New Energy Corp (NYSE: DQ), has actually gotten energy intake approval for its planned polysilicon projects in China's Inner Mongolia autonomous area.
Jan 7, 2022 // Manufacturing News, China, polysilicon, Asia, Daqo