Xiao Fei Ri Bao Wang·2025-07-30 11:13Core Insights - The 2025 Photovoltaic Green Supply Chain Seminar highlighted the progress of leading companies like Longi, Jinko, and Tongwei in promoting green low-carbon transformation, despite the ongoing increase in carbon emissions within the photovoltaic industry [1][2][4] Group 1: Industry Performance - In Q1 2025, China's total installed capacity for wind and solar power reached 74.33 million kilowatts, surpassing thermal power for the first time, with solar power alone accounting for 94.6 million kilowatts [2] - By the end of May 2025, China's solar installed capacity exceeded 100 million kilowatts, with Chinese solar components now representing 83.41% of the global market [2] - The evaluation covered 55 photovoltaic-related companies, revealing significant renewable energy utilization among 40 companies, which collectively used 57.1 million megawatt-hours of renewable energy in 2024, resulting in a reduction of over 32.55 million tons of CO2 equivalent [2] Group 2: Carbon Emissions and Goals - Despite advancements, carbon emissions from photovoltaic companies remain high, with 44 companies reporting a total of 105 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions in the last year [3] - The total carbon emissions for 24 companies that disclosed data for three consecutive years increased from 45.23 million tons in 2022 to 70.57 million tons in 2024, marking a 46.6% increase from 2022 to 2023 [3] - Seven companies committed to achieving carbon neutrality across their value chains by 2050, while six companies included supply chain reduction targets [4] Group 3: Environmental Management - Over 80% of leading companies disclosed green supply chain management requirements, with 10 companies extending environmental risk management to raw material suppliers [6] - 12 companies reported violations related to emissions and water usage, indicating a need for improved compliance and environmental management practices [6] - 16 out of 31 companies involved in component production disclosed plans for waste component recycling, although most actions were concentrated in the European market [7] Group 4: Future Outlook and Recommendations - The report suggests that Chinese photovoltaic companies should focus on international standards regarding resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity to enhance their green competitiveness [8] - The industry is encouraged to accelerate its low-carbon transformation and collaborate on building a green low-carbon supply chain to address global environmental challenges [8]