Chinese photovoltaic exports rose sharply despite the removal of export tax
rebates in April. Customs data show April module exports jumped 267% YoY and
Jan–Apr 2026 cumulative PV shipments were up about 43% YoY. Demand is
concentrated in Southeast Asia; firms in Zhejiang report full overseas order
books, multiple plants at full capacity and shipments bound for Europe. Industry
groups expect global PV additions to exceed 500GW in 2026; Chinese manufacturers
say they are accelerating technology upgrades and shifting from scale expansion
to quality and efficiency improvements.