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Approximately 11,000 results related to the “photovoltaic industry” can be found here. The latest price report for the photovoltaic supply chain (March 26 – April 2, 2025) indicates that the price for 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass remains at 13.5 CNY/m², while the latest quote for 3.2mm coated photovoltaic glass is 22.5 CNY/m², showing stability. Additionally, the price for 2.0mm backsheet glass is 12.5 CNY/m².
According to TrendForce, the latest pricing as of April 2 reveals that the price of n-type re-investment materials is 41 CNY/kg and that of n-type compact materials is 40 CNY/kg, while the price for n-type granular silicon is 38 CNY/kg.
On April 7, the photovoltaic stocks experienced a significant decline, with only a few companies such as Shihang New Energy, Zhongqi New Materials, and Hunan Development showing gains.
To explore new trends in technology development within the photovoltaic and energy storage sectors, the Polar Star Solar Photovoltaic Network and the Polar Star Energy Storage Network will co-host the 2025 Distributed Energy Storage Innovation Forum in Nanjing, Jiangsu on April 22, 2025. This forum aims to promote high-quality development in distributed energy storage.
Recent policies in China, including the “Implementation Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of New Energy in the New Era,” have encouraged the integration of the photovoltaic industry with agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Large photovoltaic bases are being promoted in deserts and arid regions.
As the photovoltaic industry gradually enters a downturn in 2023, Haiyuan Composite faces increasing operational pressure, with its debt-to-asset ratio soaring from 30.57% in 2020 to 57.38% in the first half of 2024. In December 2022, Haiyuan Composite invested approximately 8.02 billion CNY to establish a new photovoltaic industry base in Chuzhou City, which includes a 10GW TOPCon battery project and a 5GW HJT battery as well as 3GW high-efficiency photovoltaic modules.
As of April 3, the latest report on photovoltaic industry prices shows stability in silicon material pricing, with n-type re-investment materials priced at 41 CNY/kg, and n-type compact materials at 40 CNY/kg. The United States government announced the upcoming implementation of “reciprocal tariffs” on April 2, introducing new variables for U.S. photovoltaic products.
On April 1, the Guangdong Development and Reform Commission released a plan for key construction projects in the province for 2025, which includes 15 photovoltaic supply chain projects covering solar cells, photovoltaic modules, photovoltaic cell slices, photovoltaic adhesive films, and back sheets.
In other developments, a major earthquake in Myanmar has caused disruptions to the photovoltaic supply chain, highlighting the sensitivity and vulnerability of the industry to natural disasters and policy changes. Although Myanmar is not a significant player in global photovoltaic manufacturing, the earthquake has affected the upstream crystal pulling segment.
On March 28, the first monocrystalline battery slice successfully rolled off the production line at the Sichuan Shijin high-efficiency solar cell production base, marking a breakthrough for the photovoltaic industry in Ziyang.
As of April 1, the latest price report for the photovoltaic supply chain indicates that prices for 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass have risen to 13.5 CNY/m², while the price of 3.2mm coated photovoltaic glass remains at 22.5 CNY/m², reflecting a significant increase from 21 CNY/m² the previous week.
According to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association’s development roadmap for 2024-2025, the market share of 210mm square and rectangular silicon wafers is expected to exceed 45% in 2024, solidifying their mainstream status and initiating significant technological innovations across the industry.
On March 31, the China Electric Power Construction Group successfully completed the 220 kV transmission project for the Qingdao Jimo offshore photovoltaic project, which will not only have significant implications for energy development but also promote fisheries by integrating marine resources with photovoltaic energy.
At the Solar & Storage Live Africa 2025 exhibition, Chint New Energy showcased innovative photovoltaic technologies to the African market, highlighting its role as a central platform for communication in the photovoltaic industry.
The 2025 Smart Photovoltaic Design Seminar was successfully held, marking its 11th year, and served as an important platform for design communication in photovoltaic energy storage systems. It gathered industry experts to explore new design concepts and technological applications.
On March 31, a major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 struck Myanmar, significantly impacting the core production areas of photovoltaic silicon rods in the western regions of China. The effects have reached areas in Yinchuan and Inner Mongolia, although it is expected that short-term disruptions will be resolved quickly.
Amidst challenges in the photovoltaic industry, Jiayu has shifted its focus to photovoltaic operations, with revenues from this sector constituting approximately 91% of total income in 2023. The company expects this figure to rise to 96.69% in the first half of 2024 as it navigates through a period of oversupply and financial strain across the industry.
According to a recent report by TrendForce, the second quarter of 2025 is anticipated to see a collective price increase in the photovoltaic supply chain due to a surge in demand driven by policy incentives in China.
On March 28, the second Global Installer Conference was successfully held, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in the photovoltaic industry. Key industry leaders discussed the essential roles that installers play in the commercial success of smart photovoltaic systems.
As of late March 2023, the photovoltaic industry has faced significant price declines, leading to losses across the entire supply chain. The market has become wary of photovoltaic financing, making it increasingly difficult for companies to secure funding and list on domestic markets.
On March 27, Longi Green Energy emphasized its commitment to technology research and development to support global energy transformation at the 2025 Boao Forum for Asia, highlighting the importance of standardized ESG practices for sustainable photovoltaic industry development.
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