Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-05 04:52Core Viewpoint - Recent market rumors indicate that Elon Musk's team has visited several Chinese photovoltaic companies to explore projects related to equipment, silicon wafers, and battery components, with a focus on heterojunction and perovskite technology. However, companies have emphasized that no substantial cooperation has been established, and the concept of "space photovoltaics" remains in its early stages [1][3][4]. Company Responses - Companies such as JinkoSolar and GCL-Poly have confirmed that they have not entered into any formal agreements with Musk's team and that "space photovoltaics" is still in the exploratory phase, with no impact on their current business performance [3][4]. - JinkoSolar specifically noted that its main business remains focused on ground-based photovoltaic products and that it has not received any orders related to "space photovoltaics" [4]. Market Performance - As of February 5, the photovoltaic sector in the A-share market showed weakness, with most stocks, including JinkoSolar and Jinglong Technology, experiencing significant declines after previous gains [1][3]. - GCL-Poly was one of the few stocks to rise, increasing by 10.05% to 4.16 yuan, while other companies faced declines, reflecting the overall market sentiment [2]. Industry Challenges - The photovoltaic industry is currently undergoing a significant supply-demand imbalance, leading to substantial performance declines among many companies. JinkoSolar has projected a net loss of 5.9 to 6.9 billion yuan for 2025, while other companies like Longi Green Energy and Tongwei are also forecasting significant losses [5][6]. - The industry is in a low cycle, with many companies reporting losses, including Aiko Solar and TCL Zhonghuan, which are expected to face substantial financial challenges in the coming years [6][7]. Future Outlook - Elon Musk has expressed optimism about space photovoltaics, citing its advantages in extreme environments and its potential as a core energy source for satellites. He aims for SpaceX and Tesla to achieve an annual solar manufacturing capacity of 100 GW within three years [8].