Myanmar earthquake disrupts solar wafer production, global supply chain

The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has disrupted the production of solar wafers in western China, where close to 50 per cent of the country's production capacity is concentrated.The major manufacturers have suspended their operations due to equipment failures, raising concerns about supply shortages and rising global solar energy prices.The major earthquake that shook central Myanmar at the end of March has disrupted the global solar…

Myanmar earthquake disrupts solar wafer production, global supply chain

The recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has disrupted solar wafer production in western China, where about 50% of the country’s wafer capacity is concentrated. Major manufacturers have suspended operations due to equipment failures, raising concerns over supply shortages and higher global solar prices.The large earthquake that struck central Myanmar in late March has disrupted the global solar supply chain, JinkoSolar said. A spokesperson…