Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-29 02:36Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is facing significant losses across the supply chain, with major manufacturers reporting substantial financial setbacks in the first half of the year, despite some signs of cash flow improvement and a reduction in aggressive price competition [1][2][3][4]. Financial Performance - The top five global manufacturers of photovoltaic modules, including JinkoSolar, LONGi Green Energy, Trina Solar, JA Solar, and Tongwei Co., all reported losses in the first half of the year, with a combined loss of approximately 160 billion yuan [2][3]. - JinkoSolar's revenue decreased by 32.63% to 31.83 billion yuan, with a net loss of 2.91 billion yuan, a decline of 342.4% year-on-year [2]. - LONGi Green Energy's revenue fell by 14.83% to 32.81 billion yuan, resulting in a net loss of 2.57 billion yuan, although this was an improvement compared to the previous year [2]. - Trina Solar's revenue dropped by 27.72% to 31.06 billion yuan, with a net loss of 2.92 billion yuan, marking a shift from profit to loss [2]. - JA Solar reported a revenue decline of 36.01% to 23.90 billion yuan, with a net loss of 2.58 billion yuan, an increase in loss of 195.13% [2]. - Tongwei Co. achieved a revenue of 40.51 billion yuan, down 7.51%, with a net loss of 4.96 billion yuan, an increase in loss of 58.35% [3]. Cash Flow Situation - Cash flow health is critical for the survival of photovoltaic companies, with some firms reporting improved cash flow despite overall losses [4]. - TCL Zhonghuan reported a net cash flow of 523 million yuan, an increase of 308.40% year-on-year [4]. - Trina Solar's net cash flow was 1.843 billion yuan, with a second-quarter cash flow of 2.679 billion yuan [4]. - Canadian Solar reported a net cash flow of 3.78 billion yuan, an increase of over 150% [4]. - However, companies like Daqo Energy reported negative cash flow of -1.608 billion yuan, and JinkoSolar, Tongwei, and LONGi Green Energy also reported negative cash flows [4]. Industry Trends - The photovoltaic industry is undergoing a "reverse involution" movement, with efforts to reduce low-price competition and improve product quality [6][7]. - The Chinese government has initiated measures to regulate low-price competition, including new laws to classify below-cost sales as illegal [6]. - Industry associations have called for enhanced self-regulation to maintain fair competition and promote the exit of outdated production capacity [6][7]. - Recent trends indicate a recovery in prices across various segments of the supply chain, with manufacturers hopeful for a return to sustainable pricing [6][7].