Di Yi Cai Jing Zi Xun·2025-08-25 09:16Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is facing significant challenges, with major companies reporting substantial losses in the first half of 2025 despite a positive stock market performance on the same day the financial reports were released [1][2]. Financial Performance - The total market capitalization of five major photovoltaic companies (LONGi Green Energy, Tongwei Co., JA Solar, Trina Solar, and TCL Zhonghuan) is approximately 335.9 billion yuan, with individual market caps of 126.4 billion, 97 billion, 41.5 billion, 36.6 billion, and 34.4 billion yuan respectively [2]. - Collectively, these companies reported a net loss of 17.264 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with Tongwei and TCL Zhonghuan accounting for nearly 10 billion yuan of this loss [2]. - LONGi Green Energy reported a net loss of 2.569 billion yuan, a significant reduction from 5.231 billion yuan in the same period last year, primarily due to improved operational efficiency and reduced expenses [2][3]. - Tongwei Co. experienced a loss of 4.955 billion yuan, up from 3.129 billion yuan year-on-year, while Trina Solar reported a loss of 2.918 billion yuan, marking its first half-year loss since its listing in 2020 [3]. Industry Challenges - The industry is grappling with severe supply-demand imbalances, leading to significant price declines across various segments of the photovoltaic supply chain, which has eroded profit margins [3][4]. - From January to June 2025, the production growth rates for battery cells and modules fell below 15%, with polysilicon and wafer production experiencing negative growth [3]. - Average prices for mainstream products have dropped significantly, with reductions of 88.3%, 89.6%, 80.8%, and 66.4% compared to peak prices in 2020 [3]. Market Dynamics - Over 40 companies have announced delistings, bankruptcies, or mergers since 2024, with the first quarter of 2025 seeing 31 A-share listed photovoltaic companies collectively losing 12.58 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 274.3% in losses [4]. - The industry consensus indicates that the rapid expansion of production capacity has led to a systemic imbalance, pushing prices below the cost line and resulting in widespread losses [3]. Policy and Regulatory Environment - The domestic market is experiencing significant policy changes that impact industry dynamics, demand, and overall market structure [6][7]. - Companies have expressed concerns about the uncertainties arising from policy changes, particularly regarding land use for photovoltaic projects and market pricing mechanisms [7]. - The industry is currently in a deep adjustment phase, with some companies beginning to exit the market due to outdated production capacities and competitive disadvantages [8]. Future Outlook - There is a growing consensus within the industry for a "de-involution" approach, aimed at achieving high-quality development and maintaining fair competition [8][9]. - Recent trends indicate a potential recovery in prices for crystalline silicon, wafers, and modules, with expectations that prices may return above the industry cost level [9].