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Industry Overview - The global renewable energy sector continues to grow, driven by low-carbon goals and improved economic viability of new energy sources [1] - In the first three quarters of 2024, global photovoltaic installations reached approximately 288 GW, a year-on-year increase of 20% [1] - The energy storage market saw installations exceed 100 GWh, with a significant year-on-year growth of 57% [2] - Domestic wind power capacity increased from 33 GW in the same period last year to 39 GW, reflecting a 19% growth [2] Company Performance - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved revenue of 49.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.6% [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders reached 7.6 billion yuan, up 5% from the previous year [2] - Research and development expenses amounted to 2.38 billion yuan, representing a 36% increase year-on-year [3] Financial Metrics - Accounts receivable increased to 25.3 billion yuan, up 4.2 billion yuan from the beginning of the year, primarily due to revenue growth [4] - Inventory balance rose to 32.2 billion yuan, an increase of 10.7 billion yuan, driven by ongoing construction projects and inventory for overseas orders [4] - Operating cash flow decreased to 800 million yuan, down 3.8 billion yuan year-on-year, mainly due to increased inventory and accounts receivable [4] Market Outlook - The renewable energy sector is expected to see significant growth, with the share of renewable energy in global primary energy consumption projected to rise from 5.4% in 2023 to 21% by 2030 [3] - The company anticipates that the global photovoltaic market will grow by 15-20% in the coming year, aligning with industry growth rates [5] - The storage market's profitability varies significantly across regions, with higher returns expected in Europe and North America compared to the domestic market [5]