In this video, we explain how Germany lost its leading position in the global solar panel industry and how China emerged as the world’s top manufacturer.
Germany had invested in solar technology since the 1970s and by the 1990s became the biggest producer in the world. But during the early 2000s, many German companies shifted their manufacturing to China to cut costs while keeping R&D at home.
This move gave Chinese companies access to advanced German technology, which they combined with low-cost manufacturing. Within years, China launched its own solar brands, offering panels 40–50% cheaper than German products. This shift led to Germany’s decline in solar exports and China’s dominance in the renewable energy market.
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