Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent developments in the photovoltaic (PV) industry in China, highlighting the government's efforts to combat "involution" and promote healthy competition among companies [2][3]. Group 1: Industry Regulation and Competition - The Central Economic Committee emphasized the need to strengthen market mechanisms to eliminate inefficient production capacities and prevent "involution" in competition [2] - The China Photovoltaic Industry Association, along with 16 leading companies, set a minimum cost price for PV modules at 0.68 yuan/W, marking a clear boundary against illegal low-cost bidding [2] - The 15th Manufacturing Enterprise Symposium reiterated the importance of legal and regulatory measures to address chaotic low-price competition in the PV sector [2] Group 2: Market Trends and Performance - In 2024, China's newly installed PV capacity reached 277 million kW, a year-on-year increase of 27.8%, with a significant surge in distributed PV installations before May 31 [3] - By May 2025, the cumulative installed capacity of PV power generation exceeded 1 billion kW, accounting for 30% of the total installed capacity in China and nearly half of the global PV capacity [3] - A decline in new installed capacity is expected in the second half of the year as the "rush to install" phase concludes, leading to a forecasted decrease in terminal demand [3] Group 3: Price Trends in Silicon and Organic Silicon - Industrial silicon prices have shown a downward trend, with a current price of 9,000 yuan/ton, down 21.9% from the beginning of the year and 31.4% from the average price in 2024 [4] - Recent price increases in industrial silicon are attributed to production cuts by major manufacturers in Xinjiang, despite some recovery in Yunnan's production due to seasonal factors [4] - The organic silicon DMC price initially rose but has since declined, with a current average price of 10,800 yuan/ton, down 16.9% since the beginning of the year [5] - The organic silicon industry is expected to undergo a consolidation phase, with limited new capacity coming online, suggesting that further price declines may be constrained [5]
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