Longi(SH:601012) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-06-05 10:28Core Viewpoint - Longi Green Energy has reported a decline in photovoltaic product prices since May 2025, attributing this to the end of the domestic photovoltaic rush and changes in terminal demand, with prices stabilizing at previous low levels [1] Group 1: Photovoltaic Market Dynamics - The company acknowledges that the photovoltaic market demand was in a relatively off-season from January to February 2025, leading to prices falling below production costs, which significantly impacted the gross margin in Q1 2025 [1] - Longi Green Energy has implemented a strict production model based on sales, adjusting component production schedules according to market demand and order situations, maintaining controllable overall inventory [1] Group 2: HPBC2.0 Product Development - The HPBC2.0 product has seen increased customer recognition globally, with cumulative orders significantly rising since the beginning of the year, over 50% of which are from overseas clients [2] - The production cost of HPBC2.0 components is currently slightly higher than that of TOPCon products, but it is expected to be comparable by the end of 2025 [2] - The yield rate for the currently operational HPBC2.0 battery production lines is around 97% [2] - Longi Green Energy aims to achieve a production capacity of 50GW for HPBC2.0 batteries and components by the end of 2025, with about 50% of the new capacity coming from the transformation of existing production lines [2] Group 3: Market Distribution and Strategy - In 2024, Longi Green Energy's component shipment distribution aligns with global market demand, with China accounting for approximately 55% of the company's external sales, while overseas markets are primarily in Asia (21%) and Europe (16%) [3] - The company’s 5GW component joint venture factory in the U.S. has reached full production, and the lower anti-dumping tariffs in Malaysia compared to other Southeast Asian markets allow continued exports to the U.S. without adjusting shipment targets [3] - Longi Green Energy maintains a cautious approach to capacity expansion amid ongoing industry transformations and currently has no plans to expand overseas production capacity [3] Group 4: Hydrogen Energy Business - The hydrogen energy sector is still in its early stages, with large-scale terminal demand expected to take time to develop, but the long-term growth logic remains unchanged under the carbon neutrality context [4] - The company is focusing on research and innovation in hydrogen technology, aiming to enhance the performance of hydrogen equipment products and expand its global market presence [4] - Since 2025, Longi Green Energy has secured electrolyzer orders from domestic and international clients, gradually building its brand influence in the global market [4]