China's solar panel exports extend slump in September

China's solar panel exports extend slump in September

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China’s solar power equipment exports fell 6.4% in September from the same month last year, customs data showed on Sunday.

• China, the world’s largest solar manufacturer, exported 1.21 million metric tons of solar cells and panels in September. That was down from September a year earlier but up from 840,000 tons in August.

• In the year through September, China exported 9.37 million tons of the equipment, down 9.5%.

• September solar exports were valued at $3.34 billion, up 19.4%.

• On a per-unit basis, China shipped 11.3% more cells and panels, or 1.44 billion.

Reuters 

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