TOKYO -- Solar panel prices have dropped by half over the past year amid a flood of supply from China that has led European manufacturers to shut down factories and seek support from policymakers.
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China solar panel glut squeezes European suppliers as prices plunge
With plants closing, EU industry groups warn of bankruptcy risk without support
A solar farm in Cestas, France. The overcapacity of solar panel production has been a particular problem for European manufacturers. © Reuters
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