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Will rising solar glass prices lift profits?

While the news will be welcomed by investors, Xinyi Solar pointed out the rise in average selling prices for solar glass witnessed – compared to the first six months of last year – would lift profits despite the fact prices have fallen “substantially” in the current three-month window. The latest edition of pv magazine is out!

How did solar glass group achieve a significant rise in solar glass sales?

Against the backdrop of strong growth in global PV installations and thus surge in solar glass demand, the Group achieved remarkable rise in solar glass sales volume and revenue during the Year by leveraging its expanded capacity and flexible marketing strategies.

Why did solar glass sales increase HK$17 million?

The Group's revenue from sales of solar glass surged by 35.6% Y o Y to HK$17,655.1 million, mainly attributable to the increase in sales volume and sales mix optimisation, despite the drop in ASP as a result of intense industry competition.

How will photovoltaic products contribute to a thumping rise in profit?

Whilst rising income from float glass sales was also mentioned, photovoltaic products will contribute significantly to a thumping rise in profit to HK$4.98-5.39 billion (US$642-694 million).

Why did solar glass demand increase during the 1h2022?

Despite high module prices and unresolved supply chain bottlenecks, the global photovoltaic (" PV ") installations continued to grow rapidly during the 1H2022, which has led to a significant increase in the demand for solar glass and thus absorbed the increase in the supply from the solar glass industry.

Why did solar glass sales increase in 2023?

The increase in production capacity, coupled with the accelerated growth of downstream PV demand and increased sales of thin glass products, contributed to the rapid increase in the Group's total solar glass sales volume (in terms of tonnage) in 2023, which rose 49.3% YoY.