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Markets & Policy
China’s Jiangsu province crosses 100 GW solar milestone Jiangsu Province in eastern China has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar PV capacity, becoming the country’s first provincial-level region to reach the milestone, with distributed solar accounting for nearly 70% of capacity. The province plans further rapid expansion through 2030 and 2035, while upgrading grids, storage and digital systems to manage rising solar penetration and improve renewable-energy utilization.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 21, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: polysilicon market shows tentative recovery as wafer prices surge China’s polysilicon market showed early signs of stabilization, while wafer prices jumped sharply on stronger downstream demand and increased overseas purchasing.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 21, 2026
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Technology & Products
Chinese automotive glass giant announces vehicle-integrated solar roof Fuyao Glass has confirmed mass-production capabilities for solar sunroof glass, with photovoltaic cells embedded in laminated automotive glass to power auxiliary vehicle loads. While reports have linked the technology to BYD models and cited high output and efficiency figures, these claims remain unconfirmed as Fuyao advances commercialization of vehicle-integrated PV.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 19, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi plans 100 MW perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell pilot line In other news, Tongwei advanced its planned acquisition of polysilicon maker Lihao Clean Energy to the final negotiation stage, while Trina Solar outlined plans for THBC mass production in H2 2026 and GW-scale perovskite tandem capacity by 2029.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 14, 2026
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Technology & Products
Trina Solar launches typhoon-resistant PV modules rated up to 8,000 Pa Trina Solar has introduced typhoon-resistant PV modules with mechanical load ratings of up to 8,000 Pa, targeting solar projects in regions exposed to extreme winds. The new range combines reinforced module frames and glass with self-locking mounting clamps and automated tracker stow strategies designed to improve resilience during severe weather.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 13, 2026
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Applications & Installations
World’s largest LFP grid-forming goes online in China The four-hour LFP project is designed to strengthen grid stability and renewable integration in northern China.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 13, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Chinese polysilicon majors pledge to end loss-making sales China’s top eight polysilicon producers, controlling more than 90% of effective Chinese polysilicon capacity, have signed an industry pricing and capacity-discipline initiative.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 07, 2026
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Chinese authorities suspend 18.33 GW ingot expansion over 3-for-1 capacity requirement Chinese manufacturer Yunnan Yuze New Energy has been told it must retire existing PV manufacturing facilities equivalent to three times the new capacity it plans to add in Yunnan province, as local authorities move to curb overcapacity.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 05, 2026
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China puts battery storage at center of renewable energy strategy China’s latest five-year renewable energy plan, which targets more than 2.8 TW of solar and wind capacity by 2030, links energy storage with grid reliability, firm power capacity, grid-forming technology and new market-based revenue mechanisms.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 05, 2026