Beijing Slows Solar Capacity Cuts as Iran War Deepens Industry Price War
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Updated · South China Morning Post · May 24
Beijing Slows Solar Capacity Cuts as Iran War Deepens Industry Price War
3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · May 24
Energy-security fears tied to the Iran war are slowing Beijing’s effort to cut solar overcapacity, leaving China’s manufacturers stuck in a worsening price war.
HSBC said supply consolidation is no longer a top policy priority as officials focus instead on containing inflation and safeguarding energy security.
Low solar prices are likely to persist for now, with the conflict making Chinese panels even more competitive globally.
Local governments and banks have still backed loss-making producers to avoid bankruptcies and job losses, complicating any broad capacity shakeout.
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