Day December 14, 2025

China reduced its solar export tax rebate from 13% to 9% in December 2024, with industry sources indicating further cuts to 3-5% or complete elimination by January 2026. This impacts custom solar panel buyers differently than commodity purchasers—smaller manufacturers face tighter margins, over 50 bankruptcies occurred in 2025, and suppliers are already adjusting contracts. Buyers need immediate action on procurement, contracts, and supplier verification.