China Exports Record 68 GW Solar in March
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- China exported a record 68 GW of solar in March, 49 % above the previous August 2025 record.
- India raised solar imports 141 % to 6.6 GW in March, its largest monthly increase.
- Nigeria imported over 1 GW of solar cells in March, a 519 % surge and its first‑time import of that scale.
- Malaysia saw a 384 % jump in solar imports, adding 1.8 GW in March.
- Ember reports battery exports hit $10 billion in March, up 44 % month‑over‑month.
Why it matters: India, African nations and other importers gain 68 GW of cheap solar, while oil‑and‑gas exporters lose demand; Chinese manufacturers secure $10 bn in battery sales, cutting global fossil‑fuel reliance and stabilizing volatile energy markets.
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