China proposes export controls on polysilicon, solar cells and efficiency standards

Beijing is tightening regulations on solar manufacturing with export restrictions on key components and stricter efficiency thresholds for cells and modules, signaling efforts to manage global supply chains and domestic overcapacity.

First covered Oct 19, 2026 · 10:59 PM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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21d PV Tech China proposes export controls on polysilicon, wafers and other PV technologies — China’s Ministry of Commerce is proposing to introduce export controls on key PV components, including polysilicon, wafers and cells.

22d PV Magazine China proposes stricter efficiency standards for solar manufacturers — China has proposed stricter efficiency standards for solar cells and modules, with technology-specific thresholds for TOPCon, HJT and BC products.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-20 (#1) · 2026-10-21 (#7)

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