Drinda(SZ:002865)2025-03-24 00:46Industry Overview - In 2024, global photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity increased by 35.9% year-on-year, driven by improved efficiency and reduced costs in solar power generation [2][4]. - The global PV market is experiencing high growth, with emerging markets developing independent value systems and a trend towards localized PV supply chains [3]. Company Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a battery product shipment of 33.74 GW, a year-on-year increase of 12.62%, with N-type battery shipments reaching 30.99 GW, accounting for over 90% of total shipments and growing by 50.58% [5][6]. - The company's revenue for 2024 was 9.952 billion yuan, with a net loss of 0.591 billion yuan due to industry-wide price declines during the capacity reduction cycle [6]. Technological Advancements - The company improved battery conversion efficiency by over 0.5% and reduced non-silicon costs by approximately 30% through various technical enhancements [6]. - The company is advancing TOPCon battery technology and has achieved a laboratory efficiency of 31% for perovskite tandem batteries, leading the industry [6][10]. Market Expansion - The company's overseas sales ratio increased significantly from 4.69% in 2023 to 23.85% in 2024, with leading market shares in India, Turkey, and Europe [7][9]. - The company plans to establish overseas production capacity and aims for an H-share listing in Hong Kong to support its global expansion strategy [7][15]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued growth in the PV industry in 2025, with improved supply-demand balance in the battery segment [8][13]. - The company will focus on enhancing its global sales network and exploring diverse models for overseas production capacity to meet rising demand [13][14].