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China’s 31/5 malaise

While recent signs from the Chinese administration, including the National Energy Administration, are that the PV sector in the country will return to robust health, the contagion of the 31/5 policies is still being felt throughout the supply chain. Vincent Shaw in Shanghai investigates the symptoms and causes of Chinese solar’s ill health.

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03 Dec 2018

A 100 MW PV project in Shaanxi Province China. Though China’s NEA has signaled a desire to continue offering support to PV, the lack of funding for existing installations remains a core issue. | Image: Datong

Last month, after a long period of careful consideration, solar salesperson Li Yumin finally made his determination to accept a job offer from an auto parts company. Previously, he had worked for a mid-sized solar module manufacturer located in China’s Jiangsu province.Li made the move with great reluctance, as he had devoted himself zealously to …

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