Policy · 2h ago
China Mandates Solar Efficiency Standards, Ending Ultra-Cheap Panel Era
China has introduced mandatory efficiency standards for solar panels, aiming to eliminate outdated factories and reduce oversupply. The rule is expected to reshape competition in the photovoltaic industry. This marks a shift away from the price wars that drove down costs globally.
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The policy signals Beijing's willingness to sacrifice short-term cheap production for long-term industrial health, but could raise solar panel prices worldwide.
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'The end of an era': China enforces mandatory rule to cull inefficient solar panels, signals end of ultra-cheap PV price wars →
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