Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2026-01-20 14:20Industry Overview - The photovoltaic industry is facing a financial crisis, with nearly ten leading companies reporting significant losses for 2025, indicating a downturn across the entire supply chain [1] - The industry is experiencing overcapacity and intense competition, leading to a decline in profitability despite a surge in installation capacity driven by policy changes [1][8] - The cancellation of export tax rebates starting April 1, 2026, is expected to increase cost pressures on companies, intensifying competition and survival challenges [1][10] Company-Specific Insights - Tongwei Co., Ltd. anticipates a net loss of 90 to 100 billion yuan for 2025, marking a significant increase from a loss of 70.39 billion yuan in the previous year, potentially making it the largest loss among disclosed forecasts [3] - Longi Green Energy expects a net loss of 60 to 65 billion yuan for 2025, showing signs of recovery compared to a loss of 85.92 billion yuan the previous year [6] - JA Solar Technology is projected to incur a net loss of 45 to 48 billion yuan, which may impact its employee incentive plans due to a significant gap between performance targets and actual results [4] - Aiko Solar anticipates a reduced loss of 12 to 19 billion yuan for 2025, down from 53.19 billion yuan, attributed to increased sales of high-value products [6] - Daqo New Energy expects a net loss of 10 to 13 billion yuan, while other companies like Junda and Shichuang Energy also project losses due to supply-demand imbalances [7] Market Dynamics - The solar power sector's new installations reached 274.89 GW from January to November 2025, nearing the total for 2024, with expectations to exceed 300 GW for the year [2] - The industry is witnessing a trend of mergers and acquisitions as companies face survival pressures due to limited funding sources [2][12] - The overall industry is characterized by a significant mismatch between supply and demand, with production capacity far exceeding actual market needs [8] Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the cancellation of export tax rebates will lead to increased operational pressures in the short term but may encourage a shift towards value competition in the long term [10][11] - The industry is expected to undergo a significant restructuring phase in 2026, with potential for a rebound if excess capacity is reduced and supply-demand balance is restored [12][13]