Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-07-11 02:13Investment Rating - The report rates the photovoltaic industry as "Overweight" indicating an expectation for the industry to outperform the overall market [3][9]. Core Insights - The price of polysilicon has been continuously rising, currently near the full cost of leading companies, with spot prices reaching 44,500 CNY/ton, which is close to the estimated full cost range of 42,000 to 51,000 CNY/ton for top polysilicon producers [3]. - The price increases in the supply chain are expected to lead to higher component prices, with downstream prices for silicon wafers and batteries also rising, indicating a successful price transmission within the industry [3]. - The anticipated price increases are expected to benefit export profitability, mitigating concerns over domestic demand declines in the second half of the year, as overseas market demand is gradually increasing [3]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - Polysilicon prices have surged, with N-type dense material quoted at 44,500 CNY/ton, reflecting a daily increase of 5,500 CNY/ton [1]. - Silicon wafer prices for N-type 182 and 210 sizes have increased by 13.64% and 13.45%, respectively, indicating a cascading effect of price increases throughout the supply chain [1]. Industry Dynamics - The report highlights a positive feedback loop in the industry, driven by self-discipline and anti-involution measures, which are expected to sustain the upward trend in polysilicon prices [3]. - The report suggests that the price increases will not lead to a rise in polysilicon production rates due to industry self-regulation [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies such as Tongwei Co., Daqo New Energy, and GCL-Poly Energy, which are expected to benefit from rising polysilicon prices [3]. - It also highlights companies with independent alpha trends, including Aiko Solar and LONGi Green Energy, as well as auxiliary material companies like Foster and Flat Glass [3].