China Proposes Solar Tech Export Controls

China plans export restrictions on solar manufacturing tech to protect national security.

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Oct 18, 2026

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China Proposes Solar Tech Export Controls

China plans export restrictions on solar manufacturing tech to protect national security.

In brief

China plans export restrictions on solar manufacturing tech to protect national security. China has proposed export controls on 12 solar manufacturing technologies to prevent sensitive applications in defense and aerospace. Originally reported by The Economic Times.

China Proposes Solar Tech Export Controls

China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns.

National Security Justification

The ministry says solar technologies are increasingly used in aerospace and national defense, requiring greater oversight.

Technology Restrictions

China would ban thin wafers, perovskite, tandem solar cells, and fluidized-bed polysilicon production technologies.

Advanced Solar Cell Tech

China would restrict but not prohibit exports of TOPCon, HJT, and XBC manufacturing technologies.

Export Registration Deadline

Exporters must register technology transfers until November 15 when the export-control catalogue is updated.

The takeaway

China has proposed export controls on 12 solar manufacturing technologies to prevent sensitive applications in defense and aerospace.

Read the original on The Economic Times

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