Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the group's revenue was RMB 21,212.98 million, a decrease of 31.02% compared to the same period last year[4]. - The total loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 4,079.37 million, compared to a profit of RMB 6,104.68 million in the same period last year[4]. - The net loss attributable to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 3,904.88 million, down from a net profit of RMB 4,345.03 million in the previous year[4]. - Basic loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 2.73, compared to basic earnings per share of RMB 3.04 in the same period last year[4]. - The company reported a net profit for 2024 was a loss of approximately ¥4.04 billion, compared to a profit of ¥5.12 billion in 2023, representing a significant decline[11]. - The company’s total comprehensive income for 2024 was approximately -¥4.18 billion, a stark contrast to a total of approximately ¥5.12 billion in 2023[13]. - The company reported a significant decline in profitability within the photovoltaic industry due to supply-demand imbalances and cost-price inversions[43]. Assets and Liabilities - The total current assets as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 28,632.84 million, down from RMB 31,520.39 million as of December 31, 2023[5]. - The total non-current assets as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 53,047.75 million, compared to RMB 54,409.06 million as of December 31, 2023[6]. - Total liabilities as of December 31, 2024, amounted to RMB 46,386.86 million, an increase from RMB 44,697.60 million as of December 31, 2023[8]. - The total equity attributable to shareholders as of December 31, 2024, was RMB 32,793.34 million, down from RMB 36,413.04 million as of December 31, 2023[9]. - The total assets of the company are reported at 81,680,586,196.76, with liabilities totaling 46,386,860,952.15[19]. Cash Flow and Dividends - The cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 11,663.08 million, a decrease from RMB 13,501.47 million as of December 31, 2023[5]. - The board recommended not to declare a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024[4]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 1,754.58 million, a decrease of RMB 12,616.91 million or 87.79% year-on-year[78]. Revenue Segments - The polysilicon segment generated revenue of RMB 7,750.01 million, down RMB 11,768.12 million or 60.29% from RMB 19,518.13 million year-on-year, attributed to the decline in polysilicon prices[64]. - The wind and photovoltaic power station construction segment reported revenue of RMB 7,457.20 million, an increase of RMB 1,189.16 million or 18.97% from RMB 6,268.05 million, driven by enhanced market development efforts[64]. - The wind and photovoltaic power station operation segment achieved revenue of RMB 2,349.70 million, up RMB 136.70 million or 6.18% from RMB 2,213.00 million, due to increased operational scale and corresponding power generation[64]. - The electrical equipment segment realized revenue of RMB 3,052.97 million, an increase of RMB 959.28 million or 45.82% from RMB 2,093.68 million, mainly due to a significant rise in sales of inverters and SVG equipment[64]. Costs and Expenses - Total operating costs for 2024 were approximately ¥22.86 billion, slightly down from ¥23.31 billion in 2023, indicating a reduction of 1.9%[10]. - The company incurred total costs of RMB 19,851.62 million, a decrease of RMB 782.17 million or 3.79% from RMB 20,633.80 million in the previous year[65]. - Selling expenses increased to RMB 685.61 million, up RMB 117.98 million or 20.78% from the previous year[68]. - Management expenses rose to RMB 1,178.30 million, an increase of RMB 190.59 million or 19.30% year-on-year[69]. - R&D expenses were RMB 367.03 million, up RMB 93.00 million or 33.94% compared to the previous year[70]. Market and Industry Trends - The average price of dense polysilicon dropped from RMB 58,100 per ton at the beginning of January 2024 to RMB 36,500 per ton by the end of December 2024, indicating a significant price decline[49]. - In 2024, China's newly installed photovoltaic capacity was about 277 GW, a year-on-year increase of approximately 28%[50]. - The cumulative installed capacity of renewable energy generation in China reached 1,450 GW by the end of 2024, surpassing that of thermal power for the first time[50]. - The transition to a market-based pricing mechanism for renewable energy starting June 1, 2025, introduces uncertainty in electricity pricing, potentially impacting revenue from power generation[110]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to invest in a 3GW renewable energy project in 2025-2026 to reduce electricity costs and enhance its green product manufacturing capabilities[119]. - The company is focusing on technological innovations in polysilicon production to reduce costs and improve product quality, increasing the proportion of electronic grade products[57]. - The company aims to enhance its production technology and reduce costs while improving product quality to maintain competitiveness in the polysilicon market[108]. - The company plans to strengthen its team for developing and operating renewable energy resources to control costs and improve revenue from electricity market transactions[111]. Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all applicable provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as of December 31, 2024, and will continue to review and enhance its governance practices[122]. - The audit committee has reviewed the annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, and the audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Chinese accounting standards[126].
新特能源(01799) - 2024 - 年度业绩