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China Proposes Stricter Efficiency Standards for Solar Manufacturers

Source: Mercom India

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Mercom India reported on 23 Oct 2026: China Proposes Stricter Efficiency Standards for Solar Manufacturers.

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has proposed stricter manufacturing standards for solar cells and modules, introducing minimum conversion efficiency requirements for different technologies and setting limits on energy consumption, water usage,…

— Mercom India
Read the full story on Mercom India

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Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.

28.4% of electricity in China was renewable in 2021

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Original reporting © Mercom India. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.

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