A Complete Guide to Importing Solar Panels From China to Chile

The definitive sourcing reference for Chilean procurement teams and project developers

1. Why Import Solar Panels from China?

For Chilean procurement managers evaluating global suppliers, China is not simply a cost option - it is the backbone of the global photovoltaic supply chain. In 2025, Chinese manufacturers controlled over 80% of every manufacturing stage: from polysilicon and wafers to cells and finished modules. That concentration reflects industrial depth built over 15 years of continuous investment, not a temporary pricing anomaly.

1.1

Price Competitiveness: The 2025–2026 Reality

Module prices from China fell to historic lows through mid-2025, then began recovering sharply from December 2025 onward, driven by China's VAT export rebate elimination (effective April 1, 2026), rising silver costs, and polysilicon supply discipline. The table below reflects current market conditions as of Q2 2026:

Origin Region	FOB Price Range (USD/W, Q2 2026)	Typical Technology	Lead Time
China (Tier-1)	$0.10 – $0.13	TOPCon (95% of shipments)	4 – 8 weeks
Europe (DDP)	€0.115 – €0.130/W (~$0.125–$0.14)	TOPCon / HJT	6 – 10 weeks
Southeast Asia (OEM)	$0.13 – $0.17	TOPCon	6 – 12 weeks
USA (DDP)	$0.25 – $0.30	PERC / TOPCon (tariff-affected)	8 – 16 weeks

Pricing note: OPIS assessed FOB China TOPCon forward prices for Q2–Q3 2026 at $0.120–$0.121/W - up 30%+ from the December 2025 low of ~$0.082/W. This upward trend is structurally driven and is likely to persist through 2027 as industry consolidation reduces overcapacity. Buyers securing pricing in 2026 are buying at a historically competitive window before further normalization.

1.2

Technology Leadership: TOPCon Has Displaced PERC

The transition from PERC to TOPCon is effectively complete. In 2025, TOPCon modules accounted for approximately 95% of shipments among ranked global suppliers, while PERC's share dropped to 1–2%. Chilean buyers still being offered PERC modules at 'discount' prices should treat this as a red flag about the supplier's technology roadmap and production cost competitiveness.

Technology	Efficiency (Mass Prod.)	Temp. Coeff. (Pmax)	Year-1 Degradation	Market Share 2025	Verdict for Chile
PERC (p-type)	20.5% – 21.5%	-0.35% / °C	~2.0%	~1–2%	Avoid for new projects
TOPCon (n-type)	22.5% – 23.8%	-0.28% to -0.30% / °C	~1.0%	~95%	Standard specification ✓
HJT (n-type)	23.5% – 24.5%	-0.24% to -0.26% / °C	~0.5%	<5%	Premium projects ✓
Bifacial TOPCon	23.0% – 24.2% (front)	-0.28% / °C	~1.0%	Dominant in utility	Best for Norte Grande ✓

Sources: InfoLink Consulting Q1 2026 market report; IRENA Global Solar Report 2025; REN21 GSR 2025.

1.3

Supply Chain Scale

In 2025, China's total PV module exports climbed roughly 13% year-on-year to approximately 267.6 GW, according to Chinese customs data. The top four manufacturers - JinkoSolar, LONGi, Trina Solar, JA Solar - collectively accounted for around 58% of all tracked global shipments. This scale means Chilean buyers with a 1 MW rooftop order and developers with a 200 MW utility plant can be served by the same factory infrastructure, with predictable lead times and auditable quality systems.

2. Chile's Growing Demand for Solar Energy

Chile is no longer an emerging solar market - it is a mature, rapidly scaling one. As of March 2026, operational photovoltaic capacity stood at 11,999 MW, with an additional 10,203 MW of renewable capacity under construction. Solar PV already accounts for approximately 60% of Chile's total renewable installed capacity. The question for procurement teams is not whether to buy solar, but when and from whom.

2.1

Installed Capacity: A Decade of Growth

Year	Cumulative Solar PV (GW)	Solar Share of Generation (%)	Key Milestone
2020	2.6 GW	8.5%	Net billing law expands C&I access
2021	4.0 GW	12.0%	Utility-scale NCRE auctions accelerate
2022	5.9 GW	14.8%	+2.14 GW added - record at the time
2023	9.7 GW	18.5%	+1.65 GW; transmission bottlenecks emerge
2024	11.1 GW	22.3%	+1.2 GW; tariff unfreezing drives C&I solar surge
2025	11.6 GW	31.1%	Solar + wind hit 38% of total generation
Mar 2026	12.0 GW (operational)	28.7% (March)	10.2 GW under construction; solar peak hit 75.1%
2027 (forecast)	~16+ GW	~38–40%	4,500 MW pipeline due for commissioning

Sources: CNE Monthly Renewable Energy Report (Feb 2026); ACERA (Oct 2025); Generadoras de Chile bulletin (May 2026); CEN operational data (Jan 2026).

2.2

The Electricity Price Shock - Why C&I Solar ROI Has Improved

Between June 2024 and early 2026, Chilean retail electricity tariffs increased by an average of 60%, following the government's unwinding of a price freeze that had been in place since 2019. As of September 2025, residential tariffs reached CLP 255.75/kWh (USD $0.279/kWh) and commercial tariffs stood at CLP 183.08/kWh (USD $0.200/kWh) - among the highest in South America, at 143% of the regional average for businesses.

Electricity Price Benchmark	Value (Sept 2025)	Context
Residential tariff (Chile)	CLP 255.75/kWh (~$0.279/kWh)	173% of world average
Commercial/business tariff	CLP 183.08/kWh (~$0.200/kWh)	121% of world average; 143% of SA average
Industrial spot (Aug 2025)	CLP 90.4/kWh (~$0.099/kWh)	Large industrial consumers on spot contracts
LCOE for new C&I solar (2026 est.)	~$0.03–0.05/kWh	Simple payback 5–8 years at current tariffs

The tariff hike will persist: consumers will continue paying off the accumulated $6 billion sector debt through elevated tariffs until approximately 2035. This creates a decade-long favorable economic environment for solar self-consumption installations across all segments.

2.3

Demand Segments: Where the Orders Are Coming From

Demand Segment	Key Driver (2025–2026)	Typical System Size	Urgency Level
Mining (Norte Grande)	60% electricity cost increase + ESG mandates from global investors	5 – 200 MW	Very High
C&I (Santiago, Valparaíso)	Tariff shock; new free-market access for >300 kW consumers (Jan 2025)	100 kW – 5 MW	High
Agricultural (Central Valley)	Irrigation electrification; pump cost increase	100 kW – 2 MW	High
Utilities / IPPs	10.2 GW under construction; ongoing NCRE contract tenders	50 – 500 MW	Very High
Distributed (PMGD)	3,539 MW operational Dec 2025; regulatory mechanism under review	Up to 9 MW	Medium
Residential (Net Billing)	383 MW installed (Jul 2025); 33,247 installations nationwide	3 – 20 kW	Growing

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3.Which Solar Panels Are Best for Chile?

With 12 GW of installed capacity and projects operating across a 4,000 km north-south range, Chile's solar market has generated substantial field data on what performs - and what fails. Module selection should go beyond efficiency ratings on a spec sheet and reflect the real operating environment at your project site.

3.1

Chile's Three Solar Zones

Zone	Regions	GHI (kWh/m²/yr)	Temperature Range	Primary Stress Factor
Norte Grande (Atacama)	I, II, III	2,200 – 2,450	5°C – 42°C (day)	UV intensity, thermal cycling, dust, altitude
Norte Chico	IV, V (coastal)	1,900 – 2,200	8°C – 32°C	Salt mist, coastal humidity, moderate dust
Zona Central	V – VII	1,600 – 1,900	4°C – 35°C	Soiling, humidity variation
Sur de Chile	VIII – XIV	1,100 – 1,500	0°C – 28°C	Frost, rain, low irradiation

Atacama context: Norte Grande receives some of the highest solar irradiation on Earth - the Atacama Desert exceeds 2,400 kWh/m²/year at altitude, compared to Spain's ~1,800 and Germany's ~1,100. This is not just a yield advantage; it also means UV-induced degradation risk is significantly higher than in typical European test conditions that many module certifications reference.

3.2

Module Recommendations by Application

Application / Location	Recommended Specification	Key Reasoning
Atacama utility-scale (Norte Grande)	Bifacial TOPCon, double-glass, 580–620W	Bifacial gain on high-albedo desert; glass-glass eliminates backsheet UV degradation; thermal cycling resistance
Mining operations (2,000–4,500m altitude)	TOPCon N-type double-glass, 580W+, IEC 61215 tested	Low Pmax temp. coeff. critical; double-glass withstands altitude UV; certified arc resistance for industrial use
C&I rooftop (Santiago, Valparaíso)	Monofacial TOPCon, 440–470W, 182mm cell	Maximizes output per m² on constrained rooftops; cost-effective; lighter than double-glass (structural load consideration)
Agricultural ground-mount (Central Valley)	Bifacial TOPCon, white backsheet, 550–580W	Balanced bifacial gain and cost; standard aluminum frame; bifacial gain on light soil increases yield 8–15%
Distributed / PMGD (<9 MW)	TOPCon 550–580W, monofacial or bifacial	Fast installation, bankable technology for project finance, compliant with CNE interconnection technical standards
Residential rooftop (Net Billing)	Monofacial TOPCon 420–450W, or all-black aesthetic	High efficiency per m²; compact format; all-black variants available for aesthetic-sensitive installations

3.3

Temperature Coefficient: Why It Matters More in Chile Than Europe

Module efficiency is rated at STC (25°C cell temperature). In the Atacama, actual cell operating temperatures routinely reach 60–70°C. The energy loss due to heating is calculated as: Power loss = (Tcell - 25°C) × |Pmax temp. coefficient|. For a module operating at 65°C:

Technology	Pmax Temp. Coeff.	Power Loss at 65°C	Effective Output (500W module at 65°C)
PERC	-0.35% / °C	14.0% loss	430 W
TOPCon	-0.29% / °C	11.6% loss	442 W
HJT	-0.25% / °C	10.0% loss	450 W

Over 25 years in the Atacama, the 12W differential between PERC and TOPCon per module (at typical operating conditions) compounds into approximately 3–5% more lifetime energy output from a TOPCon system of equivalent rated capacity.

4.Certifications Required for Importing Solar Panels into Chile

Chile does not operate a standalone national certification system for photovoltaic modules. Requirements are defined by CNE grid connection standards, EPC contractor specifications, and project finance lender requirements - all of which reference international IEC standards. The following table distinguishes mandatory from strongly recommended certifications:

Certification	Standard	Status for Chile	Certifying Body	What It Covers
IEC 61215-1:2021	Design qualification & type approval	MANDATORY	TÜV SÜD, UL, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, SGS	Electrical and mechanical performance under environmental stress
IEC 61730-1/2:2023	Safety qualification	MANDATORY	TÜV SÜD, UL, Bureau Veritas	Electrical safety; fire resistance classification
CE Marking	European conformity declaration	Strongly recommended	EU Notified Bodies	Facilitates re-export; EPC lender preference
ISO 9001:2015	Quality management system	Strongly recommended	Accredited third-party auditor	Factory QMS; required by most project finance lenders
IEC 61701 (Salt Mist)	Salt mist corrosion resistance	Recommended (coastal / Norte Chico)	Accredited labs	Frame and junction box corrosion; required for coastal projects
IEC 62804 (PID)	Potential-Induced Degradation resistance	Recommended	Accredited labs	High-voltage string systems; standard in utility projects
IEC 63209 (Stress Test)	Extended stress testing	Premium specification	TÜV, UL	Long-term reliability beyond standard IEC 61215 cycles
ISO 14001:2015	Environmental management system	Commercial / ESG value	Third-party auditor	Mining sector and ESG-screened procurement

Customs procedure: Chilean Servicio Nacional de Aduanas (SNA) requires Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice, packing list, and Bill of Lading for clearance. IEC 61215 and 61730 test reports are required for CNE grid connection applications. Always verify certificate expiry dates - IEC 61215-1:2021 replaced the 2016 version, and some suppliers present outdated certificates from superseded standards.

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5.Solar Panel Shipping Process from China to Chile

Getting modules from a Chinese factory to a Chilean project site involves four distinct legs: factory-to-port trucking, ocean freight, customs clearance, and in-country delivery. Each leg has its own cost structure, lead time, and risk profile that procurement teams need to manage proactively.

5.1

Container Loading Capacities

Container Type	Module Count (approx.)	Total Power (430–470W modules)	Best Use Case
20' FCL	580 – 650 pcs	~250 – 305 kW	C&I orders; first-time trial shipments
40' FCL (standard)	1,250 – 1,450 pcs	~540 – 680 kW	Mid-size projects; mixed cargo
40' HC (High Cube)	1,450 – 1,750 pcs	~625 – 820 kW	Standard for utility-scale; best $/W freight
Flat rack / OOG	As required	Variable	Oversized trackers, steel structures, inverter skids

Weight vs. volume: Modern bifacial double-glass modules (580W+) weigh approximately 32–36 kg each vs. ~22–25 kg for standard monofacial modules. A 40' HC loaded with double-glass modules can hit the shipping weight limit before the volume limit is reached. Always confirm with your freight forwarder whether your specific module is weight-constrained or volume-constrained before finalizing container count.

5.2

Main Shipping Routes: China → Chile (2026)

Origin Port	Destination Port	Transit Time	Route	Notes
Shanghai (CNSHA)	San Antonio (CLSAI)	28 – 35 days	Via Panama Canal	Primary route; largest Chilean container terminal by throughput
Shanghai (CNSHA)	Valparaíso (CLVAP)	30 – 37 days	Via Panama Canal	Alternative; close proximity to Santiago and Región Metropolitana projects
Ningbo (CNNGB)	San Antonio (CLSAI)	28 – 34 days	Via Panama Canal	Efficient for factories in Zhejiang province
Shenzhen (CNSZX)	Iquique (CLIQQ)	32 – 40 days	Via Panama Canal	Used for Norte Grande / Atacama project deliveries
Guangzhou (CNGZH)	Arica (CLARC)	33 – 42 days	Via Panama Canal	Northernmost Chilean port; used for cross-border Bolivia logistics

Note: Panama Canal drought restrictions resurfaced in 2023–2024, causing some carriers to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, adding 7–14 days to transit. As of Q2 2026, Panama Canal operations have normalized, but buyers should confirm routing with their forwarder and purchase marine insurance that covers extended transit deviations.

5.3

Typical Order Timeline: Factory to Site

Milestone	Timeframe from PO	Notes
Purchase order + 30% deposit	Day 0	TT advance or LC at sight
Production slot confirmed	Day 1 – 3	Factory confirms production schedule
Production completion	Day 14 – 35	Varies with factory load; busy Q3–Q4 may add 1–2 weeks
Pre-shipment inspection (PSI)	Day 28 – 40	Third-party: SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek - allow 3–5 days
Balance payment (70%)	Before B/L release	Against shipping documents or inspection pass
Vessel departure (Shanghai/Ningbo)	Day 35 – 48	Weekly sailings on main China–Chile services
Arrival San Antonio / Valparaíso	Day 63 – 85	28–37 day ocean transit via Panama
Chilean customs clearance	Day 66 – 90	Typically 3–7 business days; expedited with experienced agent
Delivery to project site	Day 70 – 100	Dependent on inland distance and road access

6.Import Costs and Hidden Expenses

The FOB price in a quotation is rarely what you pay delivered to site. Based on current (Q2 2026) freight and cost conditions, Chilean buyers should budget for a landed cost that is approximately 25–35% above the FOB module price. The breakdown below uses a 1 MW order as a reference case (approximately two 40' HC containers of 580W TOPCon modules).

6.1

Full Landed Cost Breakdown: 1 MW, Q2 2026

Cost Item	Estimated Amount (USD)	% of Total Landed	Notes
Modules FOB (1 MW @ $0.11/W)	$110,000	~71%	Mid-range Q2 2026 pricing; volume-dependent
Ocean freight (2x 40' HC)	$5,000 – $10,000	4–6%	Current transpacific rates; lower than 2022–2023 peaks
Marine insurance (0.3–0.5% of CIF)	$350 – $620	~0.3%	Non-negotiable; always insure
Chilean import duty (6% CIF)	$6,900 – $7,200	~4.5%	MFN rate; check FTA status at time of import
IVA - Chilean VAT (19% on CIF+duty)	$22,000 – $23,500	~14%	Recoverable for registered businesses (Formulario 29)
Customs agency fee (Aduana)	$400 – $900	<1%	Fixed professional fee; use specialist in PV imports
Port handling, storage, terminal fees	$600 – $1,500	<1%	Minimize with timely clearance; demurrage adds fast
Pre-shipment inspection (PSI)	$900 – $1,600	<1%	Strongly recommended; cost is minor vs. risk exposure
Inland trucking to site (variable)	$1,500 – $12,000	1–7%	Santiago: low end; Atacama/Norte Grande: high end
TOTAL LANDED (est.)	~$148,000 – $167,000	100%	Excluding IVA recovery; recoverable IVA reduces net cost

6.2

The April 2026 VAT Policy Change: Why Prices Are Rising

On April 1, 2026, China eliminated its 9% VAT export rebate on solar modules. This policy effectively raised the production cost basis for all Chinese manufacturers exporting modules. Combined with silver price increases (approximately +200% year-on-year in 2025) and polysilicon supply discipline, this structural shift means FOB prices are unlikely to return to the December 2025 lows of ~$0.08/W. Buyers evaluating 2026–2027 projects should model $0.10–$0.13/W as the realistic FOB range and plan procurement timing accordingly.

6.3

IVA Recovery: Critical for Project Economics

Chile's 19% IVA applies at customs and is paid upfront. For a 1 MW order, this represents $22,000–$24,000 in cash tied up until recovery. Key points:

Registered Chilean businesses (RUT con IVA) can recover IVA as a tax credit via monthly Formulario 29 filing - typically within 1–3 months

Community projects, municipalities, and individuals without full IVA registration cannot recover - this must be factored into project budgets

For large projects (5 MW+), the IVA float can represent $100,000+ - plan the cash flow accordingly

6.4

Common Hidden Costs

Hidden Cost	Trigger	Typical Impact
Demurrage	Customs clearance >5–7 free days at port	$150 – $350/container/day
Container detention	Slow unloading or storage at site	$80 – $220/container/day
HS code reclassification	Customs challenges 8541.40 classification	$500 – $3,000 per event + delay
Currency volatility (USD/CLP)	CLP has moved ±15% in 12-month windows	2–5% on balance payment if unhedged
Repackaging at port	Damaged packaging flagged by customs inspector	$500 – $2,500 + 2–5 day delay
PSI failure rework	Quality issues found pre-shipment; supplier must re-sort or replace	$500 – $8,000 + 5–15 day delay

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7.How to Choose a Reliable Chinese Solar Panel Supplier

With TOPCon now the industry standard and module prices rising, the risk calculus for supplier selection has shifted. The cheapest quote is increasingly coming from financially stressed manufacturers - InfoLink warned in early 2026 that a third consecutive year of losses would trigger 'special treatment' designations under Chinese stock market rules for several listed makers. Choosing a supplier based primarily on price today may mean your warranty counterparty no longer exists in five years.

7.1

Supplier Evaluation Framework

Evaluation Criterion	What Tier-1 Looks Like	Warning Signs
Factory ownership	Owned manufacturing; vertically integrated cells + modules preferred	Trading company presenting as manufacturer; OEM-only operation
Annual production capacity	≥1 GW; own cell line preferred; capacity independently verifiable	Unauditable capacity claims; suspiciously low prices suggest Tier-3 OEM
Automation level (2026 standard)	Automated stringing, soldering, EL testing on 100% of outgoing modules	Manual assembly lines; no in-line EL inspection
Certification currency	Current IEC 61215-1:2021 + IEC 61730-1/2:2023 from TÜV/UL/BV; not expired	Certificates from 2020 or earlier; issued by obscure labs; mismatched product codes
International project track record	Verifiable delivered projects in similar climates (desert, altitude, mining)	Only domestic China references; no third-party project verification
Warranty structure	25-year linear power guarantee backed by third-party insurance; 12-year product warranty	Warranty issued solely by manufacturer with no insurance backing; no linear degradation guarantee
Financial health	Listed company or audited financials; operational since >2010	No audit trail; registered <3 years; prices consistently 25%+ below market
Quality monitoring	Third-party statistical EL sampling per shipment; IQC data available	Relies solely on own internal QC; no third-party inspection option

7.2

Why Jingsun Solar for Chile

Jingsun Solar is a vertically integrated TOPCon manufacturer with dedicated international project support for the Latin American market. Key differentiators for Chilean procurement teams:

Spanish-language technical and commercial support team for Chilean clients

Delivered and verified projects in high-altitude, high-UV desert environments comparable to Atacama operating conditions

Current TÜV-certified IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61730-1/2:2023 compliance across all TOPCon product lines

Insurance-backed 25-year linear power warranty (up to 87.4% end-of-life retention)

100% automated EL inspection on all outgoing modules - not statistical sampling

Free pre-shipment inspection coordination with SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek at buyer's choice

Flexible payment: TT 30/70, LC at sight, or TT against BL for established clients

Free logistics plan including container count, port selection, and CIF estimate within 24 hours

8. Common Mistakes Chilean Buyers Make

These are the most consequential procurement errors observed across Chilean solar projects - from C&I rooftops in the Región Metropolitana to utility-scale plants in Antofagasta. Each one is avoidable with the right process.

Mistake	Why It Happens	Real Consequence	How to Avoid It
Choosing on FOB price alone	FOB quotes are easy to compare; total landed cost requires more analysis	Hidden costs (IVA float, freight, customs, inland delivery) erode apparent savings; inferior LCoE over project life	Always model total landed cost + 25-year LCoE; the cheapest FOB is rarely the cheapest delivered
Accepting outdated certifications	Certificates look similar; buyers don't verify issue date, lab accreditation, or product code match	CNE grid connection rejected; project finance lender refuses to accept modules; insurance voided	Request original certificates; verify on TÜV/UL/BV issuer portals; confirm product code matches what you're buying
Assuming all '25-year warranties' are equal	All manufacturers claim 25-year warranty; terms vary enormously	Warranty exists only on paper; financially stressed supplier cannot honor claims; no recourse after project finance closes	Request warranty insurance certificate; confirm insurance carrier; check manufacturer's financial standing
Ignoring temperature coefficient for hot climates	Spec sheets show nominal efficiency at STC (25°C); real field conditions are much hotter	3–5% annual energy shortfall vs. design in Atacama; affects revenue in PPA-contracted projects	Model actual annual output using site temperature data and measured Pmax Tc; specify minimum Tc in procurement terms
Still specifying PERC for new projects	Familiarity from past projects; assumption that PERC offers cost savings	Lower efficiency, 1–2% faster annual degradation, 3–5% lower lifetime output - PERC's market share is now 1–2% globally	Default to TOPCon N-type for all new 2026+ project specifications; PERC price advantage has effectively disappeared
Skipping pre-shipment inspection	PSI cost ($900–$1,600) feels disproportionate to order value	Off-spec, mislabeled, or damaged product discovered at site; no recourse after B/L released; project delays	PSI by accredited third party is non-negotiable; the cost is 0.8–1.4% of order value; the risk it mitigates is 100%
Underestimating customs complexity	First-time China import; relying on supplier's recommended freight agent	Demurrage, HS reclassification disputes, IVA recovery errors, delays - all avoidable	Engage a Chilean customs agent with documented PV import experience before issuing the PO, not after arrival

9. Request a Quote from Jingsun Solar

Whether you are procuring modules for a 50 kW commercial rooftop in Santiago or a 100 MW ground-mount in Antofagasta, Jingsun's Chile team provides complimentary pre-sales services designed to take the guesswork out of Chinese procurement:

Free Service	What You Receive	Turnaround
Product Selection Consultation	Module type, wattage, and technology recommendation based on your site zone, altitude, and application - not a generic catalog	24 hours
Logistics & Shipping Plan	Container count, optimal port (San Antonio vs. Valparaíso vs. Iquique), estimated transit time, and current freight cost for your volume and destination	24–48 hours
Project Technical Review	Estimated annual energy output with temperature de-rating and bifacial gain (where applicable) for your specific location - using real CNE irradiation data	48–72 hours
Current TOPCon Pricing (June 2026)	Latest FOB and CIF pricing for your required volume, delivery window, and module specification - reflecting current post-VAT-rebate market conditions	Same day

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