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Chip shortage forces Panasonic to cut output of home solar panel part

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Panasonic is the leading supplier of power conditioners for home solar cells in Japan. (Photo by Koji Uema)

OSAKA/TOKYO -- Panasonic will soon halt production of a key component for rooftop solar cells due to the global supply crunch for semiconductors.

In late June, Panasonic sent client companies a notice that supplies will be delayed for power conditioners used in residential solar systems. The electronics giant is expected to suspend production for a number of products starting as soon as this month.

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