China made so many solar panels that even its own grid can't support all the energy produced

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• China has produced an excess of solar panels, causing overcapacity issues domestically and abroad.
• The US, EU, and China are facing challenges due to the glut of solar panels.
• China and Germany are seeing energy market distortions from excessive solar energy production.

China has made a lot of solar panels, dramatically lowering prices and helping the country's clean energy transition.