Solarenergie: Chinas Solarbranche macht hohe Verluste – Nachfrage schwach
Drei große chinesische Solarproduzenten haben im ersten Halbjahr ihre Verluste ausgeweitet. Die heimische Nachfrage bricht ein. Und auch international wird das Geschäft schwieriger.
Beijing - Three major solar manufacturers reported higher losses in the first half of this year, indicating a continued slump in the industry. Tongwei, the leading polysilicon producer, announced a net loss of 5.12 billion Yuan (654 million euros) for the first six months, compared to 4.96 billion Yuan in the previous year. Similar developments were reported by solar module manufacturers Jinko Solar and JA Solar this week.
All three companies attribute the higher losses to weak domestic demand. China's installed capacity of solar power reached 72.07 gigawatts in the first half, down from 212.2 gigawatts in the previous year. The Chinese government is working to stabilize the industry, setting new standards for energy intensity, limiting excess capacity, and requiring manufacturers to adhere to price guidelines.
However, JA Solar continues to face challenges, stating that the full impact of these measures will require time for implementation and review. "Short-term effects of capacity reduction and consolidation are not yet fully visible," JA Solar explained upon publishing its half-year results. "Overall, the industry still faces temporary and structural excess capacity."
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