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What percentage of solar panels are made in Xinjiang?

The country has between 71% and 97% of the world’s capacity for various solar panel components, according to market research firm Bernreuter Research. Xinjiang alone produces nearly half of the world’s solar-grade polysilicon, and is home to factories for some of the industry’s biggest players.

Do solar panels make Xinjiang Green?

Solar panel companies in Xinjiang create “green energy by consuming cheap, carbon-emitting coal,” the report states. They also “sacrifice human labour conditions in the bargain,” it adds. Over the past four years, the Chinese government has faced numerous allegations that it runs huge, fortified internment centers in Xinjiang.

Does Xinjiang use forced labor to make solar panels?

Allegations have been raised before that forced labor in Xinjiang has been used to produce polysilicon, a key component for making solar panels. But this latest research indicates that the practice is also used in the mining and processing of quartz, the raw material at the very start of the solar panel supply chain.

Is Xinjiang a good place for solar energy?

Xinjiang alone produces nearly half of the world’s solar-grade polysilicon, and is home to factories for some of the industry’s biggest players. Meanwhile, many countries are betting on solar as a critical form of renewable energy as they work to transition away from more polluting power sources.

How is China's PV industry influenced by policies and funds?

As the PV industry is policy-oriented and capital-oriented, it is greatly influenced by policies and funds. At the early stage of PV industry development, the generous government subsidies created a new chapter in China's PV industry and positively promoted it.

Does China have a role in the solar power industry?

The report will likely draw additional scrutiny to China’s outsized role in the global solar power industry. The country has between 71% and 97% of the world’s capacity for various solar panel components, according to market research firm Bernreuter Research.