China Approves 17.44 GW Power Plan for Qaidam Desert Base, Including Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage Projects

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Summary: Polysilicon Costs Redefined, Module Prices Temporarily Hold Steady] Over the weekend, the quoted price for N-type recharging polysilicon was 48.2-59 yuan/kg, the N-type polysilicon price index stood at 52.58 yuan/kg, and granular polysilicon was quoted at 49-51 yuan/kg. Polysilicon prices remained temporarily stable over the weekend, while the related cost verification results were released. It is understood that the full tax-inclusive cost of polysilicon may be set at 54.125 yuan/kg, and manufacturers might make minor adjustments based on their individual costs.

Armenia’s cumulative solar capacity has surged to 1.1 GW following the addition of approximately 615 MW in 2025. This rapid expansion has pushed solar's share of electricity generation to around 15%, effectively meeting the country's 2030 target years ahead of schedule. The growth is heavily driven by a net-metering scheme supporting over 50,000 autonomous producers (totaling 650 MW), though the government ended loan subsidies for rooftop solar in July to shift focus toward battery storage.