Myanmar earthquake disrupts solar wafer production, global supply chain

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The recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has disrupted solar wafer production in western China, where about 50% of the country’s wafer capacity is concentrated. Major manufacturers have suspended operations due to equipment failures, raising concerns over supply shortages and higher global solar prices.

 

A wafer shortage is expected. JinkoSolar noted that wafer prices had already risen nearly 6.7% before the quake as the peak solar installation season spurred stockpiling.

 

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