It is not only the health sector where the health crisis raises the question of the relocation of certain activities. In solar, the focus is on the production of panels, a full-fledged industry that has become the property of China, since nine of the world's top ten manufacturers are now Chinese. "The shift took place almost twenty years ago: certainly, France has retained some positions, but marginal , explains Nicolas Wolff, vice-president and general manager Europe of Boralex. Before the crisis, nobody objectively asked the question of repatriation, as the economic gain is established. ”Panels made in China cost around 15-20% less. If we bring back this industry, it will therefore have to fill the differential, continues Nicolas Wolff for which an arrow from the carbon tax could be a possible solution.
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