Group 1 - The recent "anti-involution" movement in various industries is being promoted from both policy and market perspectives, leading to positive changes in the supply chain [1] - Fuyao Glass (601865) has announced its commitment to reduce photovoltaic glass production capacity in response to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's call for anti-involution, aiming to enhance operational efficiency [1] - The company's main products include photovoltaic glass, float glass, engineering glass, and household glass, with photovoltaic glass being a core product [1] Group 2 - Fuyao Glass reported a significant decline in profitability due to falling glass prices, with a 13.2% year-on-year decrease in revenue to 18.683 billion yuan and a 63.52% drop in net profit to 1.006 billion yuan in 2024 [1] - The global photovoltaic installation demand is expected to grow steadily in 2024, driven by policy support, technological advancements, and emerging markets [2] - According to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, global photovoltaic installations are projected to increase by approximately 35.9% year-on-year, reaching around 530 GW in 2024, with China, the US, and Europe continuing to play significant roles [2] Group 3 - Fuyao Glass noted that irrational expansion in the photovoltaic industry has led to an oversupply, causing a significant drop in prices and profit margins for many companies, resulting in severe challenges for the industry [2] - To address the "involution" competition, leading domestic photovoltaic glass companies plan to collectively reduce production by 30% starting in July, which is expected to improve the supply-demand imbalance [3] - In the first quarter of this year, several photovoltaic glass companies, including Fuyao Glass, reported a turnaround in profitability or reduced losses compared to previous periods [3]
积极"反内卷" 福莱特将减少光伏玻璃产能供给