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Summary of Conference Call on Polysilicon and Industrial Silicon Market Industry Overview - The conference call focused on the polysilicon and industrial silicon markets, highlighting the supply-side constraints and price fluctuations impacting the industry [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments - Polysilicon Price Increase: Polysilicon prices have risen to 45,000 CNY per ton, with some companies facing costs as high as 49,000 CNY per ton. However, the price increase has not effectively transmitted to the downstream battery and module segments, leading to losses in those areas. The silicon wafer price needs to rise to approximately 2 CNY per piece to achieve profitability [1][3]. - Inventory and Demand Dynamics: The silicon wafer price increase has resulted in good transaction volumes, with expectations of inventory reduction in the coming week. However, the battery and module inventories remain high due to insufficient transaction volumes. The production adjustments in July and August, along with the low inventory levels from the first half of the year, indicate potential recovery in downstream investment demand, contingent on order volumes and production capacity [1][5]. - Impact of New Policies on Distributed and Centralized Solar: Distributed solar power has seen about 40% of demand stagnate due to new policies. Centralized solar relies on large projects, with expectations that the fourth quarter may see better performance than the first half. However, the 531 policy may have already exhausted some of the anticipated demand. The forecast for installed capacity this year has been adjusted to a target of 300 GW, with a pessimistic outlook of 255 GW [1][6]. - Installed Capacity Requirements: To avoid inventory pressure in the second half of the year, the domestic installed capacity must reach at least 300 GW. The actual installed capacity in the first half of the year has shown some inventory reduction, primarily in downstream raw materials and end products. If strict price controls are enforced without production increases, annual production may drop below 1.2 million tons, leading to a more favorable balance sheet [1][7]. - Current Inventory Situation: The polysilicon market has seen a reduction in inventory, but a shift to proactive inventory replenishment requires support from terminal demand, which hinges on achieving at least 300 GW of installed capacity. If this demand continues into the fourth quarter, both price controls and production limits will be necessary to support price increases [1][8]. - Industrial Silicon Market Performance: The industrial silicon market has seen price strength, but unlike polysilicon, it lacks significant supply-demand narratives. Current trading focuses on production and cost, with leading companies not resuming production despite profitability. The market is influenced by coal price rebounds, but oversupply limits the potential for significant inventory reductions [3][9]. - Future Price Trends: The polysilicon market is expected to exhibit a near-term strength but long-term supply pressures. Industrial silicon has a limited window for bullish trading, with short-term rebounds possible due to profitability in certain regions. However, the fundamental outlook suggests a downward trend, particularly influenced by production resumption in key areas [1][11]. Other Important Insights - Investment Sentiment: The investment sentiment in distributed solar remains low due to policy impacts, while centralized solar projects are expected to perform better in the fourth quarter, although overall installed capacity expectations have been tempered [1][6]. - Market Dynamics: The interplay between price controls and production limits will be crucial in determining the market's ability to sustain price increases and manage inventory effectively [1][8].