China's solar industry struggles to consolidate despite overcapacity

Alexander Brown of the Mercator Institute for China Studies explains why China's photovoltaic manufacturers are resisting consolidation despite overcapacity, citing intense competition, rapid technological change, and local government suppo

First covered Aug 28, 2026 · 1:44 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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29d PV Magazine Why China is struggling to consolidate its PV industry — pv magazine spoke with Alexander Brown, Senior Analyst at the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), about why consolidation in China’s PV industry is…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-29 (#18)

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