polysilicon

PV Tech Premium analyses the possible impact on a proposed tariff increase on wafers and polysilicon under Section 301 in the US.

Section 301 tariffs to be implemented in 2024 will take effect on 27 September, such is the case for solar cells.

Polysilicon prices increased slightly across the board last week, but silicon producers continue to struggle with revenues.

According to Bernreuter Research, Tongwei Solar, GCL Technology, Daqo New Energy, and Xinte Energy all posted net losses in H1 2024.

Polysilicon prices in China have continued to stabilise, with no significant fluctuations over the past month.

Wacker Polysilicon generated €232 million in sales from April through June 2024, down from €513 million in the same period 2023.

Australian Silica Quartz has started drilling at the Quartz Hill project which could provide the minerals for Quinbrook's polysilicon plant.

Polysilicon prices have a hit a new low for 2024, falling 43% since the start of the year, according to Silicon Industry Branch figures.

GCL Tech is to build the Middle East's first polysilicon plant and the company's first overseas facility in the UAE.

Polysilicon prices have stabilised but remain low, with average n-type prices dropping further, according to the latest industry data.