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China's abrupt removal of solar subsidies could trigger falls of as much as a third in panel prices, and prompt a global shake-up that companies such as Trina Solar are preparing to ride out. Data released overnight by Bloomberg New Energy Finance show global spending on solar energy 19 per cent in the first half of 2018 to $US71.6 billion ($96 billion). Wind energy investment rose a third to $US57.2 billion. Yin Rongfang, president of global sales for Trina Solar, says expansion beyond module production is essential for solar firms to keep expanding.