Photovoltaic Industry in China Falls into Cyclical Losses, Hinted by LONGi Green Energy's Performance Forecast.

Published: Jan 17, 2025 14:05 (GMT+8)
Source: SMM
On January 16th, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. released its full-year performance forecast for 2024.

On January 16th, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. released its full-year performance forecast for 2024. The forecast shows that due to the intensified industry competition, the company's BC second-generation products are in the initial stage of listing, the prices and gross profit margins of PERC and TOPCon products have been continuously declining, the production capacity utilization rate is limited, the technological iteration has led to an increase in the provision for asset impairment, and the investment income of the silicon material enterprises in which the company has a stake has incurred losses. The combined complex industry situation has led to a loss in LONGi Green Energy's performance last year compared with the same period of the previous year.

At present, although many photovoltaic enterprises have not yet released their 2024 performance forecasts, it is expected that the industry will generally fall into cyclical losses. Wang Bohua, the honorary chairman of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, once said at the "2024 Photovoltaic Industry Annual Conference" that the loss scale caused by this industry fluctuation far exceeds that of the previous three industry fluctuations, and the impact is also greater.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
[SMM Silicon-based PV Morning Meeting Summary] Glass Price Hikes Implemented, Silicon Metal Destocking, Polysilicon Production Cuts Continue to Advance
8 hours ago
[SMM Silicon-based PV Morning Meeting Summary] Glass Price Hikes Implemented, Silicon Metal Destocking, Polysilicon Production Cuts Continue to Advance
Read More
[SMM Silicon-based PV Morning Meeting Summary] Glass Price Hikes Implemented, Silicon Metal Destocking, Polysilicon Production Cuts Continue to Advance
[SMM Silicon-based PV Morning Meeting Summary] Glass Price Hikes Implemented, Silicon Metal Destocking, Polysilicon Production Cuts Continue to Advance
[SMM Silicon-based PV Morning Meeting Summary: Glass Price Hikes Implemented, Silicon Metal Destocking, Polysilicon Production Cuts Continue to Advance] China's polysilicon production in October will decline significantly, with production expected to fall below 100,000 mt. In addition to expectations for production cuts at some bases in south-west China due to the dry season, some bases in Xinjiang and other regions also face expectations for production cuts under coordinated reduction efforts.
8 hours ago
[SMM PV Flash] PowerChina Commissions Integrated PV, CSP and Molten Salt Storage Project
8 hours ago
[SMM PV Flash] PowerChina Commissions Integrated PV, CSP and Molten Salt Storage Project
Read More
[SMM PV Flash] PowerChina Commissions Integrated PV, CSP and Molten Salt Storage Project
[SMM PV Flash] PowerChina Commissions Integrated PV, CSP and Molten Salt Storage Project
PowerChina has completed grid connection of an integrated solar PV and concentrated solar power project in Gonghe, Qinghai province. The project combines photovoltaic generation, tower-based CSP, molten salt thermal storage and power-to-heat technology within a single system. The CSP section includes eight hours of molten salt storage, while electric heaters can convert surplus PV electricity into thermal energy for storage. The stored heat can later be used to generate electricity during evening peak demand or periods of low solar irradiation, improving dispatchability and reducing solar curtailment. The project demonstrates a hybrid approach that combines PV generation with thermal storage to provide longer-duration energy shifting and greater flexibility in high-renewable power systems.
8 hours ago
[SMM PV Flash] Axian Energy and Africa GreenCo Sign Solar PPA in Zambia
8 hours ago
[SMM PV Flash] Axian Energy and Africa GreenCo Sign Solar PPA in Zambia
Read More
[SMM PV Flash] Axian Energy and Africa GreenCo Sign Solar PPA in Zambia
[SMM PV Flash] Axian Energy and Africa GreenCo Sign Solar PPA in Zambia
Pan-African renewable energy developer Axian Energy has signed a solar power purchase agreement with energy aggregator and electricity trader Africa GreenCo for the Kudu solar project in Zambia. The project has also secured financial support from Standard Bank and Stanbic Bank Zambia and is progressing toward financial close and construction. Africa GreenCo operates a regional power aggregation and trading model that can reduce exposure to a single off-taker by selling electricity across multiple markets. The agreement reflects the growing role of aggregator-based PPA structures in supporting the financing and development of utility-scale solar projects across African power markets.
8 hours ago