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Overcapacity: How developing countries benefit from China’s cheap solar imports

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Published: May 29th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Solarmodule auf einem Lagerhaus in Johannesburg
China’s rock-bottom prices for green technologies benefit developing countries: Here, solar panels are seen on a warehouse in Johannesburg.
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One of the hot topics today is whether Germany should support its solar industry to maintain competitiveness against China’s dumping of solar modules. China has created enormous overcapacity in the cleantech sector, selling these products at low prices on global markets for months. This is a concern for solar manufacturers like Meyer Burger. However, installers warn that protectionist measures could raise the cost of Chinese modules and hinder the energy transition.

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