Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating on Cell & Module and Film, while it has a "Sell" rating on Glass, Poly, Wafer, and Equipment [4]. Core Insights - The profitability of the solar industry is expected to face deterioration for Cell and Module, while Glass may see temporary improvement due to price hikes [6][14]. - The report highlights a significant decline in solar capital expenditure, projected at -55% year-over-year in 2025, alongside a lower capacity utilization rate averaging 59% from 2025 to 2030 [4]. - The report indicates that upstream pricing in China has started to lose momentum as the peak of rush installations is ending, while US module pricing has jumped due to a 90-day tariff exemption [19]. Summary by Sections Pricing Dynamics - As of April 17, 2025, month-to-date (MTD) spot prices for Poly/Wafer/Cell/Module/Glass/Film/Inverter in China showed average changes of -1%/-0.3%/-7%/+0.5%/+5%/+0%/+1%, while overseas module prices increased by 20% in the US [19]. - The report notes that inventory days across the value chain have improved to below 20 days, except for Poly at 40 days and Glass at 27 days, driven by strong domestic demand [13]. Production and Demand - Production volumes across the solar value chain are expected to recover significantly in April, with Poly/Wafer/Cell/Glass/Module projected to increase by +4%/+17%/+29%/+9%/+31% month-over-month [12]. - The report anticipates a decline in inventory levels across the value chain, with a lowered production-to-demand ratio at 94% in April compared to 104% in March [15]. Profitability Trends - The average cash gross profit margin (GPM) for Poly/Wafer/Cell/Module/Glass/Film in April showed changes of -0.3pp/+0.4pp/-11pp/-6pp/+3pp/+1pp, indicating a decline in profitability for Cell and Module [10]. - Monthly average cash profitability for the companies covered is expected to remain largely flat month-over-month in April, although it is better than the first quarter of 2025 [7].

Group 1 - The ASEAN region's largest solar industry exhibition, the Indonesia 2025 Solar Exhibition, concluded on April 25, attracting over 1,000 global exhibitors, including numerous leading Chinese solar companies, indicating strong optimism about Indonesia's solar and photovoltaic market potential [1][3] - JinkoSolar, the world's largest module manufacturer, highlighted its technological and manufacturing advantages, with 70% of its revenue coming from overseas markets. Indonesia, as Southeast Asia's largest economy, presents significant market opportunities in renewable energy transition, particularly in rooftop solar and energy storage [2] - Jiangsu Zhonglai New Material Technology Co., a leading global solar backsheet manufacturer, emphasized the trend towards integrated solar and storage solutions in Indonesia, driven by the relaxation of rooftop solar quotas and the implementation of user-side energy storage policies [2] Group 2 - The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has authorized the state-owned electricity company to advance rooftop solar power station projects, with a total development quota of 5,746 megawatts set for the period from 2024 to 2028 [4] - Daqin Digital Energy Technology Co., which participated for the first time, noted that Indonesia's numerous islands face electricity supply challenges, making solar energy a promising renewable energy option to achieve the country's net-zero emissions target by 2060 [4] - The exhibition attracted many Indonesian buyers, with local renewable energy companies expressing interest in exploring new products and market dynamics, highlighting the significant market potential as less than 10% of Indonesia's energy users currently rely on renewable sources [5]

THORNTON, Colo., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies ("Ascent" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASTI), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today reported on its in-person tours and meetings hosted during the 40th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs earlier in April 2025. Director of Space Solutions, Julian Miller, hosted six organizations onsite at the Company's Thornton facility, and met with ...

As clean energy investments continue to escalate worldwide, solar power has emerged as the fastest-growing energy source, brightening the growth prospects for key industry players like First Solar (FSLR) and Canadian Solar (CSIQ) . As investor interest in green energy escalates, these two solar giants offer compelling yet contrasting opportunities worth exploring.While First Solar, a U.S.-based company, specializes in manufacturing advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules and focuses on deploying ...

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FREMONT, Calif., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced today financial results for the first quarter of 2025, which included the summary below from its President and CEO, Badri Kothandaraman. We reported quarterly revenue of $356.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, along with 48.9% for non-GAAP gross margin. We shipped approximately 1.53 millio ...

Core Insights - TOYO Co., Ltd has commenced production at its new facility in Ethiopia, aiming to deliver over 80 MW of solar cells by the end of April 2025 [1] - The Ethiopian plant is expected to reach full operational capacity of 150 to 200 MW per month by May and June 2025, with plans to expand nameplate capacity to 4 GW due to strong customer demand [2][4] - The establishment of the Ethiopian facility is part of TOYO's strategy to diversify manufacturing locations and enhance its global solar manufacturing footprint [3] Company Strategy - TOYO aims to become a full-service solar solutions provider, integrating various stages of the solar power supply chain, including upstream production of wafers and silicon, midstream production of solar cells, and downstream production of photovoltaic modules [4] - The company is optimistic about the strong market demand and is working on an additional 2 GW expansion in Ethiopia, indicating a significant growth trajectory for 2025 [4] Market Position - The new facility in Ethiopia supports TOYO's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and positions the company to meet the increasing global demand for renewable energy [3][4]

Core Insights - NovaSource Power Services has partnered with Doral Renewables to provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Generator Operator (GO) services for the Mammoth Solar Project, one of the largest agrivoltaics facilities in the U.S. [1][4] - The Mammoth Solar Project aims to deliver nearly 1.6 GWdc of clean energy through a multi-phase initiative that integrates solar power generation with agricultural use, enhancing land functionality and supporting local farmers [2][6]. Company Overview - NovaSource is the world's largest independent solar O&M provider, managing over 30 GW of solar assets globally and offering a comprehensive suite of services including data-driven strategies and advanced monitoring systems [7][8]. - Doral Renewables, based in Philadelphia, has a renewable energy portfolio exceeding 16 GW, with a focus on community engagement and agrivoltaics practices [9][10]. Project Details - The Mammoth Solar Project consists of four phases, with Mammoth North (480 MWdc) completed in Q4 2024, and Mammoth South (360 MWdc), Mammoth Central I (360 MWdc), and Mammoth Central II (360 MWdc) expected to achieve commercial operation in 2026 [2]. - The project is designed to allow local farmers to diversify their revenue streams while maximizing land use, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices [2][5]. Strategic Importance - The collaboration between NovaSource and Doral Renewables is positioned to set new industry benchmarks for scale, sustainability, and innovation in large-scale solar initiatives [4][6]. - NovaSource's expertise in O&M services and compliance will ensure the Mammoth Solar Project operates at its full potential, contributing to the growing demand for reliable energy [3][4].

TOKYO, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYO Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: TOYO) (OTC: TOYWF), a solar solution company, today announced it will host a conference call to discuss second half and fiscal year 2024 results on Monday, April 28, 2025. Conference Call Details are as follow: Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM ET Live Webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/370740443 The second half and fiscal year 2024 earnings release and related investor deck will be available on the investor relations website at i ...

Upcoming Webcast Information As announced via press release last week, SunPower will present audited financial results for the full year 2024 and unaudited results for Q1'25 on April 30, 2025, at 1:00pm EDT. Interested parties may access the webcast by registering here or by visiting the Events page within the IR section of the company website https://investors.sunpower.com/news-events/events. OREM, Utah, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Complete Solaria, Inc. d/b/a SunPower ("SunPower" or the "Company") ...