Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-05-06 13:51Core Viewpoint - In 2024, the photovoltaic industry faced a significant downturn, leading to a widespread reduction in executive compensation across A-share photovoltaic companies, with over 60% of management teams experiencing salary cuts compared to 2023 [1][3][5]. Summary by Category Executive Compensation Trends - In 2024, 43 out of 67 photovoltaic stocks reported a decline in total annual executive compensation, representing approximately 64.18% of the companies [3]. - Longi Green Energy's management saw the largest reduction, with total compensation dropping from 41.55 million yuan in 2023 to approximately 15.85 million yuan in 2024, a decrease of 25.70 million yuan [3][4]. - Tongwei Co. followed closely, with a total compensation of 42.09 million yuan in 2024, down from 66.14 million yuan in 2023, a reduction of 24.04 million yuan [3]. Notable Executive Salary Cuts - Longi Green Energy's Chairman, Zhong Baoshan, experienced a drastic salary cut from 11.54 million yuan in 2023 to 895,500 yuan in 2024, a decline of over 90% [5][6]. - Tongwei's executive Li Bin's salary fell from 26.28 million yuan in 2023 to 6.43 million yuan in 2024, a decrease of approximately 75.52% [7]. - Trina Solar's Chairman, Gao Jifan, saw his salary drop from 6.47 million yuan to 4.01 million yuan, a reduction of 245,560 yuan [7]. Salary Increases in a Downturn - Despite the overall trend, some executives saw salary increases, such as JinkoSolar's Vice President Jin Hao, whose salary rose from 4.88 million yuan to 5.99 million yuan [8]. - Yangguang Power's Chairman, Cao Renxian, received a salary increase from 3.51 million yuan to 3.88 million yuan, while other executives also reported salary growth [10]. Industry Performance Context - The photovoltaic industry is currently facing challenges, with JinkoSolar reporting a revenue decline of 22.08% year-on-year, and a net profit drop of 98.67% [9]. - Yangguang Power, however, reported a revenue increase of 7.76% and a net profit increase of 16.92% in 2024, correlating with the salary increases for its executives [10][11].