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1. Europe is left behind. Of the ten largest solar cell manufacturers, seven are based in China.
2. From China to the world. Not only Germany is dependent on solar technology components from the People’s Republic.
3. The Meyer Burger company is threatening to close its factory in Freiberg, which would affect 500 jobs. Recently, the number of employees in the solar industry has increased again.
4. China is by far the most important country of origin for photovoltaic systems in Germany – but not the only one.