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The world’s largest solar market achieved a growth rate of 28% in2024. The usual year-end rally pushed new installations to 85 GW in December alone – as much as the USA and India installed together over the whole year.

After a massive investment, the U.S.-based manufacturer will shut down the production of granular polysilicon at its plant in Moses Lake, Washington. The decision raises some questions.

Market uncertainty weighs on the EBITDA margin of both polysilicon manufacturers, whereas Chinese competitor Daqo is still in the red since its average selling price remains below cash costs.

After the polysilicon price in China has fallen even below the cash costs of Daqo, its German competitor Wacker could soon outstrip the EBITDA margin of the Chinese polysilicon manufacturer.