Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is undergoing significant changes to address severe supply-demand mismatches and "involution" issues, with a focus on capacity integration and acquisition platforms to promote healthy competition and profitability by 2025 [1][10]. Group 1: Industry Challenges - The photovoltaic industry faced unprecedented losses in the first half of 2025, with 31 A-share listed companies reporting a total net loss of 12.58 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 274.3% [3]. - Major companies such as Longi Green Energy, Tongwei Co., and JA Solar reported substantial losses, with a combined loss of 17.26 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [3]. - The industry has seen over 40 companies announce delistings, bankruptcies, or mergers since 2024 due to chaotic capacity expansion and severe supply-demand imbalances [3]. Group 2: Market Recovery Efforts - The establishment of the multi-crystalline silicon capacity integration acquisition platform marks a significant step towards addressing "involution" in the industry [1]. - The government and industry associations are actively promoting measures to combat low-price competition and enhance product quality, as highlighted in various government meetings and publications [6][11]. - By the second half of 2025, industry prices began to recover due to self-regulation and reduced production, leading to improved profitability for some upstream silicon material companies [7]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The photovoltaic industry is expected to enter a critical phase of governance in 2026, focusing on capacity regulation and the establishment of a unified national market [11]. - Analysts predict that the industry will undergo a continuous capacity clearing cycle, with measures to improve product quality standards and increase market concentration [11][12]. - The need for a holistic approach to "de-involution" across the entire supply chain, including silicon materials, wafers, cells, and modules, is emphasized to ensure sustainable profitability [12].
年终盘点| 光伏产业从“内卷”走向“破卷”,但明年才是行业治理的攻坚期