During the Year, the Group improved its efficiencies through transforming manufacturing capacity and technology enhancements. In addition, the Group successfully expanded the client base for its downstream module business. Consequently, external shipment volume has risen from 1,543.6MW in 2016 to 2,427.8MW in 2017, representing an increase of 57%, within which subcontracted processing volume increased from 484.4MW in 2016 to 695.2MW in 2017, representing an increase of 43%.