21世纪经济报道·2025-05-08 13:55Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is undergoing significant adjustments due to supply-demand mismatches, leading to a reduction in workforce across many companies [1][3][4]. Group 1: Workforce Changes - The number of employees in 109 A-share photovoltaic companies is projected to decrease from 78,260 in 2023 to 63,870 in 2024, indicating a reduction of over 14,000 employees [1][4]. - The workforce saw a substantial increase from 61,770 in 2022 to 78,260 in 2023, driven by a surge in industry performance, with total revenue reaching 1.65 trillion yuan and net profit hitting 147.09 billion yuan in 2023 [2][4]. - Major companies like Longi Green Energy, Jinko Solar, Trina Solar, and JA Solar have reduced their workforce by over 10,000 employees each, with Longi and Jinko seeing reductions exceeding 20,000 [5]. Group 2: Financial Performance - The financial performance of the photovoltaic industry is expected to decline in 2024, with total revenue dropping to 1.38 trillion yuan and a net loss of 60 million yuan reported [4]. - The decline in material prices has led to some companies operating at a loss, prompting them to implement cost-cutting measures, including workforce reductions [3][4]. Group 3: Contrasting Trends - Despite the overall trend of workforce reduction, some companies, particularly in the photovoltaic equipment sector, are hiring. For instance, North China Innovation added 4,434 employees, and Sungrow Power increased its workforce by 3,608 [6]. - Companies producing photovoltaic inverters and auxiliary materials, such as Sungrow, Deye, and Jinlang Technology, have reported overall profitability, allowing them to expand their workforce [6].