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Share of Chinese companies in the global production of solar systems
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China plans clean solar supply chain

When it comes to solar technology, the world is dependent on supplies from China. But in the West, there are debates about human rights violations along the supply chain. The People's Republic now reacts by planning its own "clean" supply chains for exports. The West would still receive solar technology with a clear conscience but would remain dependent.

By Nico Beckert

Share of Chinese companies in the global production of solar systems
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Solar: China builds clean supply chain for export

When it comes to solar technology, the world is dependent on supplies from China. But in the West, there are debates about human rights violations along the supply chain. The People's Republic now reacts by planning its own "clean" supply chains for exports. The West would still receive solar technology with a clear conscience but would remain dependent.

By Nico Beckert

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Electricity crisis: These are the causes

The gas crisis is now being joined by the climate crisis. The extraordinary scale of the drought that is currently affecting Europe puts pressure on power generation. In the domino game of the European internal energy market, this does not bode well for next winter.

By Claire Stam

Solar-Anlagen China Boom
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Innovative pilot program puts more solar on rooftops

Solar systems on roofs have great potential for the energy transition. The German government is debating mandatory solar panels for new buildings, and some German states have already introduced similar measures. China has long lagged behind other countries in this respect. But for some years now, the People's Republic has been experiencing a boom. Thanks in part to an innovative pilot program.

By Nico Beckert