China installed just 9.52 GW of solar capacity in April, down sharply from 45 GW a year earlier, as the domestic market adjusts after a record-breaking rush to beat a policy change.

Beijing has been striving to rein in severe overcapacity in the solar industry. But the sector is still plagued by illegal facilities, an insider says.

China exported a record volume of solar components in March 2026, comprising photovoltaic panels, cells and wafers, according to data from the Chinese customs authority analyzed…

China installed just 9.52 GW of solar capacity in April, down sharply from 45 GW a year earlier, as the domestic market adjusts after a record-breaking rush to beat a policy…

Desaceleração reflete enfraquecimento da demanda doméstica após anos de rápida expansão