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U.S. trade commission finds solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos are harming domestic industry
Following affirmative dumping and subsidy findings by Commerce, the International Trade Commission’s final vote secures the issuance of federal antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
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China proposes ban on exports of perovskite, tandem solar manufacturing technology
China has proposed banning exports of selected high-efficiency perovskite and tandem solar manufacturing technologies, alongside new restrictions on advanced polysilicon, wafer and crystalline-silicon cell production processes. The proposed measures would cover 12 photovoltaic technologies, with public consultation open until Nov. 15.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar expands upstream ties with stake in encapsulation film maker
Trina Solar plans to acquire a 1.6% stake in Chinese PV encapsulation film manufacturer Betterial for CNY 40 million ($5.88 million). The investment aims to strengthen upstream supplier ties and improve supply chain stability.
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More than 70% of announced U.S. solar manufacturing expansion plans yet to be financed
Forecasted capital expenditure for new U.S. solar manufacturing expansions for 2027 reflects a hesitant financing climate, with Tesla’s Texas plans having the potential to rocket boost the entire sector’s spending outlook.
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Everything’s bigger in Texas
By almost any measure, the story of solar power in Texas has been one of astounding success. The state is by far the country’s fastest-growing solar market. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) records nearly 54 GW of solar and more than 29 GWh of batteries have been installed, while Texas is also growing into a vital hub for the US solar manufacturing industry, as Ben Zientara reports.
Global PV oversupply accelerates consolidation, regional price divergence
pv magazine spoke with Edurne Zoco, Head of Technologies and Supply Chains at S&P Global Energy, about global PV supply chain trends, persistent overcapacity and the impact of China’s new efficiency standards on solar manufacturing. She discussed module pricing, shifting trade policies and emerging risks and opportunities in the inverter and battery storage markets.
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