The Chinese.Solar industry blog
Long-form research on the world's most consequential solar industry. Trade policy, cell technology, supply-chain economics, BESS — written for procurement leaders, EPCs, and institutional investors.
TOPCon vs HJT vs PERC in 2026: The Complete B2B Buyer's Guide to N-Type Solar Modules
PERC is dying. TOPCon is everywhere. HJT is closing in. We dissect cell architecture, real-world energy yield, manufacturing cost curves, and what your next 50 MW order should specify.
Inside the Chinese Solar Supply Chain in 2026: Polysilicon to Panels, City by City
Polysilicon from Sichuan. Wafers from Inner Mongolia. Cells from Jiangsu. Modules from Jiangxi. A geographic and operational tour of the most consequential supply chain on earth.
The Complete Guide to Importing Chinese Solar Modules into Europe in 2026
Tariffs, certifications, ports, lead times, CBAM, and the practical CIF/DDP math behind 26 GW of annual Chinese solar imports into the EU.
UFLPA, AD/CVD, Section 201: Navigating the US Solar Import Maze in 2026
The US solar import regime is the most complex on earth. Here's how tier-1 buyers actually move Chinese-origin product (and Southeast-Asian-assembled product) into the world's third-largest solar market.
BESS Procurement in 2026: Specifying Chinese Liquid-Cooled Battery Storage Systems
LFP at $0.07/Wh. 6,000-cycle warranty. Liquid cooling as default. The complete utility-scale BESS procurement playbook for 2026.
Chinese Solar Inverters in 2026: Huawei vs Sungrow vs GoodWe vs Deye — The Definitive B2B Comparison
Four Chinese brands now ship over 60% of the world's solar inverters. We benchmark efficiency, grid-code support, battery compatibility, monitoring stacks, warranty terms, and real procurement pricing — string, central and hybrid.
How to Verify a Chinese Solar Manufacturer: A 2026 Due Diligence Playbook for Procurement Teams
Tier-1 lists are gamed. Glossy brochures are AI-generated. Factory videos are stock footage. Here's how serious B2B buyers actually verify a Chinese solar manufacturer in 2026 — paperwork, on-site, financial, and supply-chain checks that hold up in court.
Importing Chinese Solar to the US in 2026: AD/CVD, UFLPA, Section 201 & the Southeast Asia Pivot
Tariff stacks now exceed 250% on direct Chinese modules. UFLPA detentions are common. Yet the US installed a record 51 GW in 2025 — almost all of it ultimately Chinese-IP. A complete strategy guide for buyers, EPCs and developers in 2026.