Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the photovoltaic industry [1] Core Viewpoints - In April, India's photovoltaic installations saw a significant year-on-year increase, with a total of 10.08 GW added from January to April 2025, representing an 8% increase year-on-year. April alone saw 2.30 GW added, a remarkable 179% increase year-on-year, although it was a 25% decrease month-on-month. The Indian government aims for a cumulative installed capacity of 280 GW by 2030, with an annual addition of approximately 30 GW, supported by various policies and subsidies [6][10] - The demand in the downstream market has weakened, leading to a slight decrease in photovoltaic glass prices. The average price for 3.2mm coated photovoltaic glass is reported at 21.50 CNY/m², down 1.1% week-on-week, while the 2.0mm variant is at 13.50 CNY/m², down 1.8% week-on-week. The industry inventory days have increased to approximately 38.2 days, indicating a trend of rising inventory levels [6][12] Summary by Sections Section 1: April India's Photovoltaic Installations - April saw a year-on-year increase in India's photovoltaic installations, with a total of 2.30 GW added, marking a 179% increase year-on-year [10] - The cumulative installed capacity from January to April 2025 reached 10.08 GW, an 8% increase year-on-year [10] - The Indian government's National Electricity Plan aims for a cumulative installed capacity of 280 GW by 2030, with annual additions of about 30 GW [10] Section 2: Market Trends - The photovoltaic industry experienced a slight decrease in glass prices due to weakened downstream demand and increased production capacity [12] - The average price for 3.2mm coated photovoltaic glass is 21.50 CNY/m², down 1.1% week-on-week, while the 2.0mm variant is at 13.50 CNY/m², down 1.8% week-on-week [12] - Industry inventory days have increased to approximately 38.2 days, indicating a trend of rising inventory levels [12] Section 3: Industry Chain Prices - The average price for polysilicon dense material is reported at 37.00 CNY/kg, down 5.1% week-on-week, while the price for polysilicon granular material remains stable at 35.00 CNY/kg [39] - The average price for 182-183.75mm monocrystalline N-type silicon wafers is 0.95 CNY/piece, down 5.0% week-on-week [41] - The average price for 182-183.75mm TOPCon battery cells is reported at 0.260 CNY/W, down 1.9% week-on-week [44]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the photovoltaic industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 3-6 months [63]. Core Insights - A large-scale power outage in parts of Europe may stimulate the demand for solar energy storage, highlighting the urgency for grid upgrades and potentially increasing household storage demand [10][11]. - The report anticipates a month-on-month decline in production across the photovoltaic supply chain, with specific decreases noted in silicon materials, wafers, battery cells, and modules [11][12]. Summary by Sections 1. European Power Outage and Supply Chain Production - The recent severe power outage in Spain and Portugal has exposed the instability of the European power grid, which may accelerate the transition to renewable energy and grid improvements [10]. - The report predicts a decrease in production across the supply chain for May, with specific declines in silicon materials, wafers, battery cells, and modules [11]. 2. Market Performance Review - The report notes a 2.75% decline in the comprehensive index for the week, with the electric power equipment industry index down by 0.54% [12]. - The top-performing sectors included media and computer industries, while real estate and social services saw the largest declines [12]. 3. Photovoltaic Supply Chain Prices - Silicon material prices reported were 40.00 CNY/kg for dense silicon and 36.00 CNY/kg for granular silicon, with a slight decrease in granular silicon prices [36]. - The average price for P-type silicon wafers was 1.15 CNY/piece, while N-type wafers saw a decrease of up to 12.6% [36]. - Battery cell prices for PERC and TOPCon types showed a decline of approximately 1.69% to 5.26% [38]. - Module prices remained stable for some types, while others experienced slight declines [39][44]. - Photovoltaic glass prices decreased by 2.2% for 3.2mm coated glass and 3.5% for 2.0mm coated glass [46].