Featured in Corona Chaos – 03-2020

Short-term symptoms

The 2019 coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the global PV supply chain. China, the largest manufacturing hub for solar products, has postponed factory openings in many regions, as it has been hit by logistical hiccups, staff shortages, and delivery delays. Manufacturers in some Chinese provinces are running under capacity, while those overseas are facing the same situation.

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pv magazine

09 Mar 2020

Corrine Lin is Chief Analyst at Taiwan-based PV InfoLink. She works on market conditions, spot market prices, capacity expansions, and production technology across the supply chain. | Image: pv magazine/David Tacon

Postponed Chinese market openings and restricted domestic transport due to the coronavirus outbreak have delayed PV project commissioning in China. It appears that scheduled projects will probably not be installed by the end of March as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc. In response, the Chinese government might adjust commissioning deadlines. Although demand is now …

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