Chinese Solar Shares Rally on Plan to Scrap Export Tax Rebates
Shares of major Chinese solar companies jumped after the government said it will cancel export tax rebates on some products, potentially accelerating consolidation in a sector that has been grappling with severe overcapacity.
Module manufacturer Trina Solar Co. surged as much as 11.3% in Shanghai on Monday. Jinko Solar Co. followed with gains of up to 7.8% during intraday trading, while JA Solar Technology Co. climbed 4.6% and LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. rose 5.8%.