4 FAQs about China s solar panel subsidies

How will China's solar subsidies affect the solar industry?

The reduction in subsidies could place additional strain on China's solar industry, which is already grappling with overcapacity and plummeting panel prices that threaten the viability of smaller manufacturers.

How much solar power does China have?

China now has 887GW of installed solar power, more than six times the capacity of the US. Credit: vvaldmann/Shutterstock. China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), in conjunction with the nation's energy administration, is taking steps to roll back subsidies for renewable energy projects, as reported by Reuters.

How can subsidies help the solar panel industry?

The current state of the solar panel industry offers a good illustration of how subsidies can contribute to fuelling continued investment in production capacity irrespective of market conditions.

Why is China's solar industry struggling with overcapacity?

China's solar industry is already facing problems of overcapacity, with plumbing panel prices due to oversupply in global markets. The reduction of subsidies could increase the financial strain of small manufacturers and promoters who depended on government incentives to remain competitive.

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