Cai Jing Wang·2025-05-08 09:07Core Viewpoint - The performance of photovoltaic companies has been significantly impacted by the decline in industry chain prices, leading to increased losses among major players while some equipment and storage companies have shown resilience and growth [1][2][5]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In Q1 2025, among 67 listed companies in the photovoltaic equipment sector, 30 companies reported revenue growth year-on-year, accounting for approximately 44.77% [1]. - 34 companies experienced losses, representing about 50% of the total, with major integrated companies like Tongwei Co., TCL Zhonghuan, and Longi Green Energy reporting significant losses [2]. - Tongwei Co. reported a revenue of 15.933 billion yuan, down 18.58% year-on-year, with a net loss of 2.593 billion yuan, a decline of 229.56% [2]. - TCL Zhonghuan's revenue fell to 6.101 billion yuan, down 38.58%, with a net loss of 1.906 billion yuan, worsening by 116.67% compared to the previous year [3]. Group 2: Segment Analysis - The battery segment is facing intense price competition, with JunDa Co. reporting a revenue decline of 49.52% and a net loss of 106 million yuan, a drop of 636.04% year-on-year [3]. - Major component manufacturers like JA Solar and Trina Solar have also shifted from profit to loss, with JA Solar reporting a revenue of 13.843 billion yuan, down 40.03%, and a net loss of 1.39 billion yuan [3][4]. - Trina Solar's revenue decreased by 21.48% to 14.335 billion yuan, with a net loss of 1.32 billion yuan compared to a profit of 516 million yuan in the previous year [4]. Group 3: Resilient Companies - In contrast, companies in the energy storage and equipment sectors have shown strong performance, with Sungrow Power achieving a revenue of 19.036 billion yuan, up 50.92%, and a net profit of 3.826 billion yuan, up 82.52% [5]. - DeYe Co. also reported a revenue increase of 36.24% to 2.566 billion yuan, with a net profit of 706 million yuan, up 62.98% [6]. - JinkoSolar and other equipment manufacturers have also reported significant revenue growth, with Jiejia Weichuang achieving a revenue of 4.099 billion yuan, up 58.95% [6]. Group 4: Global Expansion - Companies are increasingly focusing on international markets, with Hengdian East Magnetic reporting a revenue of 5.222 billion yuan, up 23.25%, and a net profit of 458 million yuan, up 29.65% [8]. - DeYe Co. has expanded its overseas sales significantly, with foreign sales revenue increasing by 83.2% [9]. - The global clean energy transition is expected to drive long-term growth in the photovoltaic industry, with a reported 59.71 GW of new photovoltaic installations in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 30.5% [10].