Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-08-26 09:26Core Insights - The global photovoltaic (PV) industry is facing cyclical challenges, yet companies with advanced technologies are achieving performance breakthroughs through innovation [1] - Despite overall industry pressure, companies like Longi Green Energy and Aiko Solar, which focus on Back Contact (BC) technology, have significantly narrowed their losses, highlighting the core value of new productive forces in industry transformation [1] Financial Performance - Longi Green Energy reported a net loss of 2.598 billion yuan in H1 2025, a reduction of approximately 50% compared to the same period last year; Q2 net loss improved to 1.162 billion yuan from Q1 [2] - Aiko Solar's performance was even more remarkable, with a net loss of 263 million yuan in H1 2025, an 85% reduction year-on-year, and a net profit of 37 million yuan in Q2 [2] - Aiko Solar's revenue reached 8.446 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 63.63%, with a significant improvement in cash flow from -3.293 billion yuan to 1.855 billion yuan [2] Market Position and Technology - BC technology has demonstrated strong market competitiveness, with BC components commanding a premium of 9-13% over TOPCon products in the domestic market and up to 114% in residential scenarios in Europe [4] - Aiko Solar's ABC component shipments reached 8.57 GW in H1 2025, a growth of over 400%, with over 40% of Q2 sales coming from overseas markets [4] - Longi Green Energy's BC second-generation components shipped 4 GW, achieving strong sales in over 70 countries, particularly in high-value markets like Europe and Asia-Pacific [4] Pricing and Cost Structure - The average bidding price for BC high-efficiency products was 0.749 yuan/W, compared to 0.696 yuan/W for TOPCon products, indicating a premium of only 5.3 cents/W for BC products [5] - Aiko Solar's overseas revenue was 3.625 billion yuan with a gross margin of 8.09%, while Longi Green Energy's overseas revenue was 12.41 billion yuan with a gross margin of 4.77% [6] Industry Trends - The PV industry is transitioning from price competition to value competition, driven by continuous technological breakthroughs and market applications of BC technology [7] - The industry is moving towards a strategic shift from "scale expansion" to "quality improvement," emphasizing the need for optimizing production capacity and encouraging technological innovation [7]