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China regulator to meet solar industry on curbing competition, local media reports
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's market regulator is meeting with solar industry representatives to address a protracted and damaging price war driven by overcapacity. The meeting will provide guidance on pricing compliance and cost-accounting standards to curb what it terms "involution-style" competition.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Beijing is signalling an end to the solar price war, which means the floor price for panels is about to rise. If your unit economics rely on ever-cheaper Chinese hardware, it is time to stress-test your financial model.
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