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China’s Hainan Drinda Scraps 5GW TOPCon Solar Cell Plant in Oman

Chinese solar manufacturer Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology has canceled plans to establish a 5GW n-type TOPCon solar cell plant in Oman. The facility was originally intended to supply export markets across the Middle East and internationally. The decision was confirmed on November 13, 2026, following shifting commercial conditions in the global solar manufacturing industry.

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Chinese solar cell producer Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology has decided to abandon its plans to construct a 5GW n-type TOPCon solar cell production facility in Oman, according to PV Tech.

The manufacturer had originally planned to set up the manufacturing base in Oman to target export markets across the Middle East and further afield.

The cancellation was confirmed on November 13, 2026. The move comes amid changing commercial conditions and market dynamics within the global solar manufacturing sector, reflecting a recalibration of overseas production investments among Chinese clean energy firms.

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