Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-22 15:39Core Viewpoint - The China Photovoltaic Industry Association has issued an initiative to strengthen industry self-discipline and maintain fair competition in the photovoltaic market, emphasizing the importance of compliance with laws and regulations to ensure sustainable development of the industry [1][2]. Industry Overview - The photovoltaic industry is recognized as a strategic emerging industry with global competitive advantages, playing a crucial role in achieving China's carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals [2]. - Recent challenges include significant supply-demand imbalances and intensified market competition, which hinder the high-quality development of the industry [2]. Initiative Details - The initiative outlines six key requirements for companies: 1. Strict adherence to relevant laws such as the Price Law and Anti-Monopoly Law, and resisting malicious competition below cost [4]. 2. Commitment to quality and safety standards, avoiding practices that compromise product performance [4]. 3. Rational production planning based on market demand, avoiding blind expansion that disrupts market ecology [4]. 4. Compliance with intellectual property laws to protect others' rights [5]. 5. Transitioning from homogeneous competition to high-quality, innovative competition [6]. 6. Promoting international cooperation while adhering to international rules and maintaining a positive image for the Chinese photovoltaic industry [6]. Government and Institutional Support - Local governments are urged to enforce anti-monopoly laws and fair competition regulations to prevent actions that hinder capacity clearance [6]. - Testing and certification institutions are encouraged to enhance their capabilities and ensure fair quality monitoring [6]. Industry Response - Industry leaders acknowledge the pressure of intense competition leading to below-cost sales, but express confidence that legal frameworks will address these issues [7][8]. - Major companies like Trina Solar and JA Solar are responding positively to the initiative, with JA Solar reporting a revenue of 23.905 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decline of 36.01% due to market pressures [8].