Shifting scientific power in solar research: the spectacular rise of China in emerging photovoltaics

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• The analysis aims to evaluate the impact of US-China tensions on photovoltaics research and China's rise in the field.
• Global research analysis in photovoltaics
• Comparison of China and US research outputs
• Evaluation of restrictive policies' effects
• China became the leader in emerging photovoltaics research
• US-China tensions resulted in unintended boosts for China's innovation
• Restrictive policies helped enhance China's research autonomy