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Who is Zhengrong solar?

The company was founded in 2001 by a Chinese scientist (Dr. Shi Zhengrong), who obtained his PhD in renewable energy engineering from the University of New South Wales in Australia before moving back to China and running a PV start-up business benefiting from the networks and knowledge gained from abroad.

Does China have a role in photovoltaic technology in developing countries?

China has a prominent role in the literature on photovoltaics (PV) technologies in developing countries, as it experienced dramatic production growth during a very short period. In 2003, China’s share in PV global production was less than 1%.

What happened to the solar PV industry in China?

The solar PV industry in China entered a down cycle in the first quarter of 2011 until the end of 2012. The downturn reached its lowest point in 2012, with companies registering very low profits. This sharp collapse in profits was common among all cell manufacturers in China.

Why is PV power growing in China?

Starting from 2009, the annual installed capacity in China has experienced a notable growth (from less than 40 MW in 2008 to 15,150 MW in 2015). This growth was mainly due to the construction of several PV power plants around the country along with a wide expansion in the residential use of PV panels.

What is the production share of PV cells in China?

In terms of production share, c-Si cells are dominant in the market with 93% of the total produced capacity in 2015 (69% multi-crystalline cells and 24% mono-crystalline), while thin-film technologies account for only 7% of the total production. China’s PV cell production corresponds to the global market by being mostly focused on c-Si technology.

Why did China enter the polysilicon global market in 2010?

However, with the preservation of the Chinese PV system (as well as the Chinese AD duties on polysilicon imports), some domestic companies succeeded in accumulating technological capabilities and were able to enter the polysilicon global market and achieve high shares from 2010.