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A round-up of last week's news from China, including UtmoLight, the Mingyang Smart Energy Group and Leapting.

Pricing for new solar and wind projects in China will be determined by the market rather than set at a fixed tariff under new reforms.

Factors including import duties and changing tax rates in China have driven up US module prices, according to CEA's latest pricing report.

Chinese module manufacturer JinkoSolar is suing rival producer Longi in Australia for alleged infringement of technology patents.

Solar module prices in Europe have risen after months of decline, driven by price increases from Chinese manufacturers and a tight supply of popular modules in the European market.

Exports of both PV cells and module from China in 2024 reached new highs, according to recently released customs data.

US president Donald Trump has brought in new tariffs on China with 10% and Canada with 25%, while Mexico tariffs have been halted for a month.

JA Solar has unveiled its DeepBlue 5.0 series of modules, its latest n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) product.

The SSI has now reinstated JA Solar’s membership “with immediate effect” after an investigation, in contrast with the US government.

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