China's solar panel production cuts fail to reverse price slump

EnergyReluctance to tackle capacity glut limits impact of Beijing's efforts to rein in competitionChinese companies dominate the global solar panel market with a roughly 80% combined share. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)KOHEI FUJIMURAAugust 13, 2026 01:09 JSTDALIAN, China -- China's solar panel industry remains mired in a war of attrition as manufacturers shy away from shedding excess capacity out of fear of losing market share, keeping prices well below levels seen before a production surge a few years ago.