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Reuters criticized for solar panel export reporting, focusing on weight over output

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Reuters reported that China's solar panel exports experienced a slump in September, but this reporting has been criticized for focusing on the weight of panels rather than their power output. The article noted an increase in the number of solar cells exported, which contradicts the notion of a slump. The author suggests this could be due to AI-generated content or a lack of critical thinking by the journalists at Reuters. AI

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Reuters criticized for solar panel export reporting, focusing on weight over output

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's solar panel exports extend slump in September | Reuters https:// share.google/GvJgrMJUU8dgDzkwC This has to be the worst reporting I've ever seen. The h

    China's solar panel exports extend slump in September | Reuters https:// share.google/GvJgrMJUU8dgDzkwC This has to be the worst reporting I've ever seen. The headline is "slump" but it's talking about WEIGHT of solar panels rather than POWER OUTPUT. Then goes on by saying number…

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