Chinese solar additions fall to 72 GW in first half amid weak demand

China's domestic solar market slowed significantly in the first half, with polysilicon and wafer prices declining as manufacturers contend with oversupply and cautious purchasing while Chinese companies pursue overseas expansion.

First covered Jul 24, 2026 · 4:45 AM PT · 1 article

Chinese solar additions fall to 72 GW in first half amid weak demand — Image via pv-magazine.com

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3h PV Magazine Chinese PV Industry Brief: H1 solar additions total just 72 GW — In other news, Shenzhen Energy’s subsidiary Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Ltd. plans to invest $34 million in a 50 MW solar project in Ghana’s Savannah Region,…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-24 (#5)

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