China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Silicon Industry Branch conducts in-depth research on the silicon industry in Baotou

Golden Ten Data reported on April 4 that the Silicon Industry Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association conducted an in-depth survey of the silicon industry in Baotou. During the investigation, many companies indicated that the current market is facing a serious imbalance between supply and demand, prices have fallen below cost lines, and all links in the industry chain are generally under pressure from losses. Facing survival challenges, companies widely call for industry associations and the government to strengthen guidance, curb disorderly competition, create a fair market environment, and help the industry recover from the downturn as soon as possible. In particular, in terms of standard setting, it is necessary to fully consider the impact of different product types, process routes, and operating rates, and avoid a "one-size-fits-all" approach, in order to truly eliminate outdated production capacity and encourage advanced technology. During the exchanges, in-depth discussions were held on specific technological development trends such as N-type technology transformation, the application of granular silicon, the replacement of tungsten wire diamond wire, and the recycling of silicon sludge. The companies unanimously agreed that technological innovation is the key driving force for the leapfrog development of the crystalline silicon photovoltaic industry.