SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2026 Solar and Energy Storage Innovation Conference, LONGi officially announced that its independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 35.5%, certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI), once again setting a new world record.

Crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells represent the mainstream technology route for next-generation ultra-high-efficiency solar cells, with a theoretical efficiency limit of up to 43% – far exceeding the Shockley–Queisser limit of 33.7% for single-junction cells. Through sustained technological breakthroughs, LONGi's tandem cell team lifted the efficiency to 33.9% in November 2023 and further to 34.6% in June 2024. In less than a year since then, the team has achieved a series of successive advances, moving from 34.85% to 35.2%, and now to 35.5%, clearly demonstrating the R&D strength and spirit of exploration at LONGi's Central Research Institute.

In May this year, LONGi's independently developed two-terminal crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell efficiency (35.2%) was included in the 68th edition of the Solar Cell Efficiency Tables published by the team led by Professor Martin Green at the University of New South Wales, Australia, marking a representative high-level achievement for this technology route at the time. Meanwhile, under conditions closer to industrial-scale dimensions, LONGi achieved conversion efficiencies of 34.3% (261 cm²) and 32.2% (274 cm²), highlighting the promising industrialization prospects of tandem technology. Furthermore, LONGi's tandem modules delivered conversion efficiencies of 31.4% and 29.4%, both independently certified by authoritative international institutions and included in the efficiency tables, further strengthening the foundation for moving crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem technology from the lab to industrial application.

Driven by its leading technological innovation capabilities, LONGi has established a tiered R&D system of "one generation in mass production, one in development, and one in reserve," continuously advancing technological breakthroughs and high-quality development in clean energy. Looking ahead, LONGi will remain focused on technological leadership, delivering iterative breakthroughs to contribute the innovative strength of a Chinese enterprise to the global energy transition.

XI'AN, China, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., one of the world's leading Solar-plus-Storage companies, has been named to the 2^nd annual list of S&P Global Energy's Tier 1 Cleantech Companies. After being recognized in the inaugural 2025 edition, LONGi once again secures its place among a select group of cleantech suppliers – one of only 15 companies worldwide to receive this distinction in the category.

S&P Global Energy draws on its unique cross-divisional capabilities to build the list upon a robust and defined 6-point criteria methodology. The assessment spans market presence and cumulative equipment shipments, annual market share, scale, global manufacturing diversification, financial performance via key financial indicators, and sustainability factors.

"What makes S&P Global Energy Tier 1 different is the breadth and depth of the data behind it. We look beyond market share, drawing on S&P Global's proprietary data on market leadership, financial performance and sustainability to provide a more complete picture of supplier strength," said Edurne Zoco, Ph.D., Head of Clean Technologies and Supply Chains, S&P Global Energy. "Our Tier 1 recognition is designed to help cleantech suppliers stand out in a crowded market while giving developers and investors a clearer way to identify companies with a proven track record and stronger foundations for long-term success."

The S&P Global Energy Tier 1 Cleantech Companies List 2026 is not a placement ranking, but a roster of qualified companies meeting S&P Global Energy's robust methodology assessment and listed in alphabetical order by category. The companies considered are drawn from the top 30 in each of the five technology categories – Solar PV Modules, Solar PV Inverters, Energy Storage Systems, Energy Storage Battery Cells, and Wind Turbines – based on the largest shipments or installations globally in the previous year.

For LONGi, inclusion in this list for the 2^nd consecutive year reinforces the company's competitive standing and brand credibility with authoritative third-party validation. It signals trust and reliability to partners across global clean energy project financing, large-scale power station tenders, and supply chain due diligence.

The recognition is also the first supplier classification in the cleantech industry to embed sustainability as a key criterion. The list will be updated annually, and therefore, reflect any changes that can occur year to year, depending on how the suppliers in each sector evolve in relation to each of the indicators in the assessment. LONGi's repeated Tier 1 recognition rests on a long-standing commitment to product reliability, supply chain transparency and traceability, and the deep integration of corporate social responsibility into its operations.

As clean energy becomes an increasingly critical foundation of global infrastructure, LONGi will continue to move forward with stability, reliability and innovation – working alongside partners to deliver a steady stream of green energy and long-term value to the world.

DALIAN, China, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions kicked off in Dalian, China, from June 23 to 25, 2026. Under the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event brings together over 1,700 political, business, academic, and innovation leaders from more than 90 countries to engage in in-depth dialogues on the global economy, climate action, and cutting-edge technologies.

During the meeting, Zhong Baoshen, Chairman and General Manager of LONGi, took part in the roundtable dialogue titled "Follow the Money: Where Climate Capital Is Going," where he shared his perspectives on the decarbonization potential of Solar-Plus-Storage integration and the metrics for measuring the effectiveness of clean energy investments.

Zhong Baoshen believes that developing renewable energy is not only an urgent necessity for addressing climate change, but also a strategic choice for driving local economic growth and achieving energy independence. Photovoltaic (solar) and wind power are more widely distributed than oil and gas, and this characteristic enables them to benefit all regions more equitably, effectively enhancing strategic energy autonomy. From the perspectives of energy resilience, security, and economic viability, the development of renewable energy is highly advantageous for boosting local economies.

Over the past 15 years, the cost of photovoltaic (solar) power generation has fallen by more than 90%, driven entirely by technological progress, to which Chinese companies have made tremendous contributions. It is precisely this continuous innovation that has made it possible for renewable energy to benefit the world at large.

Zhong Baoshen pointed out that the core challenge facing the industry today lies in the bottlenecks to expansion caused by grid integration and absorption, as well as the intermittency of solar power. However, the key variable to break through this bottleneck is maturing — the sharp decline in energy storage costs enables us to build a truly renewable energy system. Through the integration of photovoltaic (solar), wind power, and energy storage, it has become feasible to rely entirely on renewable energy to support power systems.

Based on this trend, Zhong Baoshen shared with the attendees LONGi's development approach of "Solar-Plus-Storage Integration": on the photovoltaic (solar) front, LONGi will continue to improve conversion efficiency and reduce costs, while promoting deep integration of photovoltaic (solar) with buildings, transportation, and other scenarios; on the storage side, the focus is on developing solar-plus-storage integration to effectively store green electricity and dispatch it on demand, ultimately making renewable energy economical, convenient, and reliable — capable of meeting living and working needs in any scenario. Realizing this blueprint also requires technological innovation support in areas such as power generation forecasting, energy management, and grid dispatching. Encouragingly, these fields are thriving globally, and the conditions for large-scale deployment of clean energy as a backbone power source for the grid are becoming increasingly mature.

Beyond technological pathways, how capital and policy can remove barriers to scaled deployment is a more pragmatic issue. Addressing the capital bottlenecks in global renewable energy deployment, Zhong Baoshen pointed out that differences in financing costs across regions directly affect the speed of clean energy adoption. Therefore, he called on the international community to join forces with insurance institutions, public welfare organizations, and other stakeholders to innovate collectively, helping to lower interest rates in high‑financing‑cost regions and enabling renewable energy to truly gain development opportunities locally. He suggested that in developed areas, granting green energy priority in development, or recognizing its green value so that projects can obtain reasonable returns, would be highly beneficial for clean energy deployment.

China is currently promoting the assumption of carbon reduction responsibilities by relevant parties, which essentially gives green energy priority. From the corporate perspective, LONGi has developed a range of diversified products, including microgrid systems combining photovoltaics and energy storage, distributed energy systems equipped with intelligent forecasting and dispatching, and photovoltaic water‑pumping solutions implemented in arid regions of Central Asia and Africa, continuously adapting to the needs of different scenarios.

By clearing the path through technological breakthroughs on one hand, and removing barriers through capital and policy on the other — advancing on both fronts — the scaled deployment of clean energy can truly accelerate. Zhong Baoshen stated that as finance, insurance, and society at large provide more support to green energy, and as companies continue to launch competitive and innovative products, the overall deployment of clean energy will certainly accelerate, and our capacity to address climate change will grow stronger.

XI'AN, China, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 2, Wood Mackenzie, one of the world's most authoritative energy consultancies, officially released its 2026 Global Solar PV Module Manufacturer Ranking (based on 2025 operational data) and Supplier Qualification Program results. Driven by its leading technological innovation and deep global market recognition, LONGi claimed the No. 1 position among 48 manufacturers from 10 countries, while simultaneously achieving the highest "Grade A" rating in the Supplier Qualification Program.

Behind this achievement lies Wood Mackenzie's exceptionally rigorous evaluation framework. The assessment spans ten core dimensions, including capacity utilization, technology maturity, financial health, supply chain resilience, ESG, reliability standards, and R&D investment – regarded by major global investors and financial institutions as a credit-grade benchmark for procurement and financing decisions.

Notably, Wood Mackenzie's Grade A rating is the highest level in its Supplier Qualification Program, providing an independent reference for procurement teams, project developers, and asset owners. Manufacturers must meet at least five benchmark criteria established by Wood Mackenzie, which reflect best practices among leading global suppliers. LONGi's achievement of the Grade A rating means it has reached the industry's pinnacle in risk resilience, long-term reliability, and technology leadership – according to Wood Mackenzie's assessment methodology, LONGi is recognized as a low-risk, high-reliability strategic partner worthy of global market trust.

Yana Hryshko, Head of Solar Supply Chain Research at Wood Mackenzie, noted: "Chinese manufacturers continue to lead globally on manufacturing scale, technology advancement and operational efficiency." Among the top ten manufacturers, nine are headquartered in China, further consolidating the country's continued dominance across the global solar supply chain. As a frontrunner among them, LONGi's No. 1 ranking once again proves that sustained technological innovation is the decisive force shaping the competitive landscape – and the source of that force lies in LONGi's dual leadership in both R&D and mass production.

LONGi's independently developed HIBC solar cell, certified by Germany's Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH), achieved a record-breaking 28.13% conversion efficiency for single-crystalline silicon cells. Meanwhile, in the April 2026 edition of TaiyangNews' commercial module efficiency rankings, LONGi's EcoLife series – built on HIBC technology – claimed the top spot with a mass production efficiency of 25%. With record-breaking advances in the lab and reliable value delivery at scale, LONGi's BC technology is reshaping the technology benchmark of the module market through a powerful dual engine.

Technological heights ultimately translate into product breadth. Centered on safety, reliability, ultimate efficiency, and pure black aesthetics, LONGi's BC technology has formed a comprehensive, all-scenario BC product portfolio. The company has taken the lead in developing and launching functional products such as anti-dust, anti-glare, lightweight, and specialized fire-resistant modules, as well as scenario-specific modules designed for extreme environments including sandy and barren land, offshore applications, and hail‑prone regions. LONGi's differentiated product matrix built around BC technology is enabling users across different scenarios and with diverse needs to benefit from this leading technology.

Customer-value-driven technological innovation is translating into the market competitiveness to navigate industry cycles. Being ranked No. 1 in Wood Mackenzie's global ranking and earning the Grade A Supplier Qualification reaffirms a simple yet profound truth: in an era of growing uncertainty, commitment to technological innovation is the most reliable strategic anchor – and the very foundation for earning the enduring trust of global customers.

SHANGHAI, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "2026 Climate Lighthouse" Conference, themed "Chain the Future, Co-create a New Climate Lighthouse Paradigm", was held during the Shanghai Climate Week. LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was recognized as an Outstanding Case of the "2026 Climate Lighthouse" for its "Battery Manufacturing Heating Self-Balancing and Zero External Heat Sourcing Project." Dr. Xie Tian, General Manager of LONGi's Strategic Management Center, was invited to the "Future Enterprise Leadership Forum" to share LONGi's practices and insights on governance-driven climate transition.

Zero-Carbon Technology Leads Green Transition in Solar Manufacturing

The "Climate Lighthouse" initiative was co-launched by Rockwell Automation and Shanghai Climate Week in 2024, focusing on climate-friendly transformation driven by smart manufacturing and digital technologies. This year's conference, held in partnership with multiple ecosystem collaborators, saw the release of the new paradigm series outcomes, highlighted by the white paper Climate Lighthouse Construction Guide. Since its inception, the initiative has collected over 500 advanced use cases and selected nearly 100 exemplary cases, spanning more than 100 industrial sub-sectors. This year, 42 outstanding cases received official certification, among them the project submitted by LONGi.

The award-winning project addresses the high heating demands of battery manufacturing scenarios in winter, systematically restructuring heating models and optimizing thermal energy utilization to meet critical requirements such as constant temperature and humidity, cleanroom environments, and continuous stable operation. It establishes a heating self-balancing and zero external heat sourcing system designed for advanced manufacturing environments. Through forward-looking holistic design, deep integration of process waste heat recovery, power system coupling, and lean environmental control, the project connects the full chain of heat source organization, system synergy, and operational optimization, shifting winter production heating from external dependence to internal self-balancing. The technical pathway has been validated at LONGi's Weibei facility and replicated at the Gaoling and Tongchuan plants, delivering a quantifiable and replicable low-carbon heating solution for manufacturing facilities with stringent environmental control requirements.

Notably, this is not LONGi's first recognition at the Climate Lighthouse awards. In 2025, LONGi's Jiaxing Production Base—the solar industry's first global dual benchmark of a "Lighthouse Factory + Zero-Carbon Factory"—received the "Shanghai Climate Week — Climate Lighthouse 2025 Manufacturing Lighthouse Model Award." This latest accolade further underscores LONGi's sustained leadership in green manufacturing transition and clean energy technology application.

Systematic Governance Drives Climate Transition, Co-creating a Zero-Carbon Ecosystem

At the "Future Enterprise Leadership Forum: Leadership – Good Governance Transition and Collaboration" roundtable during Shanghai Climate Week, Dr. Xie Tian, General Manager of LONGi's Strategic Management Center, emphasized that LONGi regards climate action as a core corporate strategy for its sustainable development, rather than a mere compliance requirement.

Dr. Xie Tian noted that governance mechanisms are the cornerstone of delivering on climate transition goals. LONGi has established a climate change governance structure with the Board of Directors at its core, setting up a Strategy and Sustainable Development Committee at the board level. Climate-related issues are integrated into the board's standing agenda, with meetings held regularly to review and approve the company's climate targets and transition plans on an annual basis.

On the operational front, Dr. Xie Tian shared outcomes of LONGi's value chain empowerment and just transition efforts. LONGi's Jiaxing Lighthouse Factory achieved a 20% reduction in energy consumption per unit of output through digital and smart upgrades, while exporting management methodologies and technical tools to small and medium-sized suppliers, helping supply chain partners lower their carbon costs. Meanwhile, LONGi is evolving from a module supplier into a scenario-based energy solutions provider, building a deeply decarbonized green energy ecosystem through its "Solar + Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), Solar + Energy Storage, Solar + Hydrogen" tripartite circular system.

"Leadership is not about walking alone, but building together," said Dr. Xie Tian. He highlighted that LONGi upholds an equal emphasis on "going global" and "local empowerment" in its overseas expansion—providing local communities with skills training and capacity building in power plant construction and operations, ensuring green energy truly takes root locally. He stressed that robust governance, transparent disclosure, proactive standards participation, and empathetic community empowerment together form the resilient foundation of LONGi's position in the global market.

The leadership of future enterprises, Dr. Xie Tian concluded, is no longer about competition through isolated breakthroughs, but the capacity for good governance transition and deep collaboration. LONGi is ready to work with global partners to co-create a "transparent, collaborative, and win-win" zero-carbon ecosystem. 

As the ultimate solution for single-junction crystalline silicon cell technology, the HIBC cell developed by LONGi's Central R&D Institute represents a culmination of the strengths of various cell technologies. The R&D team has innovatively introduced core technologies such as in-situ Patterned Edge Passivation (iPET) and Laser-Induced Crystallization modification (LIC). Through systematic optimization of structural design, material selection, and fabrication processes, the team has achieved multiple breakthroughs in optical performance, interface passivation quality, and charge transport efficiency, paving a mature pathway for the commercial deployment of ultra-high-efficiency crystalline silicon cells.

These hardcore breakthroughs in technological strength have already translated into a leading edge in mass production. In April 2026, the authoritative global PV media outlet TaiyangNews released its ranking of commercialized mass-produced module efficiencies, and LONGi's  EcoLife series modules, powered by HIBC technology, secured the top spot with a mass-production efficiency of 25%. This achievement marks the official completion of a complete closed loop spanning from laboratory R&D to large-scale commercial application for HIBC cells, delivering yet another premium clean energy solution to global customers — one that offers "high efficiency, high energy yield, aesthetic versatility, and certified safety and reliability".

Having been deeply engaged in the clean energy field for many years, LONGi has established a comprehensive "Green Power + Green Hydrogen + Energy Storage" full-chain clean energy solution, consistently driving technological iteration through independent innovation to deliver high-quality products across all application scenarios to global customers. Moving forward, LONGi will continue to focus on technological innovation, accelerating the translation of laboratory efficiency breakthroughs into large-scale manufacturing, and serving the global energy transition with more competitive clean energy products to help build a zero-carbon and sustainable green energy ecosystem.

Since 2022, Taiyang News has published its monthly "TOP SOLAR MODULES Listing," now widely recognized as an authoritative efficiency ranking in the global PV industry. The ranking imposes stringent inclusion criteria: only products that have achieved large-scale mass production, have complete technical data, and deliver conversion efficiency of ≥21.5% are considered. Moreover, all data must come from commercial products already delivered to end customers. With "real and deliverable" as its baseline, the ranking holds high industry reference value and credibility, serving as a barometer for global PV module efficiency levels. LONGi's top position proves that its HIBC products have reached the world's highest efficiency in real mass production.

Behind this achievement lies LONGi's persistent efforts in BC technology. HIBC (High-temperature/Low-temperature Hybrid Interdigitated Back-Contact) cell technology is a major innovation along LONGi's BC roadmap. It combines the high passivation performance of heterojunction (HJT) technology with the superior light utilization of the back-contact structure, achieving the world's first mass production of such modules. In April 2025, the ISFH (Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin) certified LONGi's HIBC cell efficiency at 27.81%, setting a new world record for this technology and approaching the theoretical limit of single-crystalline silicon cells.

Li Zhenguo, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of LONGi, commented: "This is another peak that LONGi has reached in technological innovation, as well as another major breakthrough in our BC technology journey. We have taken PV module efficiency to a significantly higher level, fully demonstrating the high scalability of BC technology and the substantial room for further efficiency gains."

The EcoLife series modules, designed specifically for residential applications, deliver a maximum power output of up to 510W. The EcoLife series modules increase the cell-to-module area ratio from 93.2% to 95.1%, thereby significantly enhancing light absorption. To address shading issues, the modules feature a unique quasi-bypass diode structure that enables current routing. Under shading, power loss is reduced by more than 70% compared to TOPCon products, making them highly resistant to soiling and shadows. With a leading power density of 250W/m², the modules effectively solve the challenge of generating more power on limited roof areas, substantially reducing household electricity costs.

Martin Green, known as the "Father of PV" and a professor at the University of New South Wales in Australia, has praised the technology: "On the 'Solar Cell Efficiency Tables' list, LONGi's HIBC technology dominates, taking the number one spot. This is also attributable to LONGi's persistent efforts on the BC technology track."

To date, LONGi's HIBC and BC series modules have gained extensive market validation worldwide. In January 2026, the LONGi EcoLife won the German Excellence Award 2026 in the "Energy & Environment" category. The jury's citation read: "LONGi EcoLife: Higher Power Generation, Higher Safety – Modules for an Uncertain Climate Future," specifically acknowledging the product's technical leadership and application value. In February, LONGi renewed a three-year framework agreement with Energy 3000, a well-known European energy solutions provider, to continuously supply a total of 2GW of high-efficiency PV modules, focusing on HPBC 2.0 and LONGi EcoLife modules based on HIBC technology.

At present, HIBC cell technology has already achieved large-scale mass production. LONGi has built a complete BC technology matrix ranging from HPBC 2.0 to HIBC. Moving forward, LONGi will continue to drive technological innovation, further boost module efficiency and power density through its BC technology platform, deepen global market applications of high-efficiency products such as HIBC, and strive to deliver more valuable clean energy solutions to customers worldwide, contributing to the global energy transition and the realization of carbon neutrality goals.

During the dialogue, Mr. Zhong Baoshen noted that with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Deepening Cooperation in the Implementation of the Free Trade Agreement between China and Australia in June 2024, bilateral economic and trade relations have entered a new phase. "This has directly reduced equipment and construction costs for Australian solar projects, accelerating the deployment of photovoltaic applications," Mr. Zhong Baoshen stated. He added that LONGi is fully supporting Australia's target of achieving 82% renewable energy in its electricity mix by 2030 through its high-efficiency Back Contact (BC) modules and Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) products. Data shows that in 2024, renewables already accounted for 46% of Australia's electricity supply, with solar power contributing 19.6% (46.7 TWh), a role in which Chinese PV companies have played a key part.

In his remarks at the Boao Forum, Mr. Zhong Baoshen, systematically elaborated on LONGi's latest integrated "Solar-Storage-Hydrogen" strategy to Australian partners. He emphasized that facing the challenges of grid integration in Australia and the systemic nature of the energy transition, single photovoltaic products alone cannot meet future demands. To address this, LONGi has constructed a "stable triangle" energy architecture centered on photovoltaics, energy storage, and hydrogen.

Mr. Zhong Baoshen explained that within this system, photovoltaics act as the "creator" of clean energy, lowering the levelized cost of electricity through high-efficiency technology; energy storage serves as the "stabilizer" for the power system, coordinating with green power trading to support stable grid operation and address solar intermittency; hydrogen functions as the "regulator" for long-duration, cross-seasonal energy storage and industrial decarbonization, capable of extending into hard-to-abate sectors where Australia has traditional advantages, such as shipping and mining smelting.

"LONGi has completed its strategic upgrade from a global photovoltaic leader to an integrated 'Solar-Storage-Hydrogen' comprehensive energy solution provider," Mr. Zhong Baoshen stated. He noted that just this month, leveraging its exceptional bankability, LONGi was simultaneously included in BloombergNEF's (BNEF) Tier 1 list for both PV and Energy Storage for the first time. This signifies that its energy storage business has entered the global top tier from the outset, and its 'Solar-Storage-Hydrogen' synergistic strategy has gained significant recognition from international markets.

Regarding China-Australia cooperation in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sphere, Mr. Zhong Baoshen expressed support for establishing unified green standards between the two countries and advocated for jointly promoting the implementation of ESG financial instruments, such as green bonds and carbon credit mechanisms, to provide long-term financial support for renewable energy projects.

Technological innovation remains the key link in LONGi's deep engagement with Australia. Mr. Zhong Baoshen emphasized LONGi's long-standing collaboration with the University of New South Wales (UNSW). As early as 2018, both parties signed a strategic cooperation agreement to conduct in-depth research in areas like high-efficiency PV technology and renewable energy system optimization. The "Solar Cell Efficiency Tables," led by Professor Martin Green, often called the 'father of solar power,' have repeatedly included world records set by LONGi. Looking ahead, LONGi will continue to deepen this technical cooperation and explore combining photovoltaics with Australia's significant green hydrogen resource potential.

Australia is currently advancing towards its 2030 target of 82% renewable energy, requiring an estimated annual addition of 7.2 gigawatts of new renewable and gas-fired generation capacity. Mr. Zhong Baoshen stated that LONGi will not only support local utility-scale and distributed market growth with high-efficiency products but also, leveraging its full-value-chain "Solar-Storage-Hydrogen" strategy, provide the Australian market with full-scene solutions covering power generation, storage, and consumption. This aims to assist Australia's strategic transition from traditional energy sources to green energy, injecting robust green momentum into the construction of a regional open economy.

BELÉM, Brazil, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the "For Shared Future: Accelerating Climate Action with Innovation" themed event during the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, LONGi officially released its "2024-2025 Climate Action White Paper of LONGi." This marks the fourth Climate Action White Paper released by LONGi since 2021. The report is the first to comprehensively benchmark against the International Transition Plan Task Force disclosure framework and the IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures standard, systematically outlining the strategic ambition and implementation pathway to "achieve net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050."

"Addressing climate change is a systemic project requiring global collaboration. The value of an enterprise is reflected not only in its economic benefits but also in its contributions to our planetary home," stated Li Zhenguo in his address. He proposed four key initiatives: building an open innovation ecosystem, advancing energy equity and accessibility, deepening global cooperation mechanisms, and improving green development policies, calling on all sectors worldwide to move "from commitment to implementation."

As the first photovoltaic manufacturer in China to have its targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), LONGi further specifies its phased targets in this white paper: by 2030, reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 60% compared to 2020, and reduce Scope 3 emission intensity by 52%. The company commits to completing charging facility coverage at all operational sites by 2030.

To achieve these goals, LONGi has detailed its emission reduction pathway into five pillars: Operational Decarbonization, Value Chain Collaboration, Product Carbon Footprint Management, Climate Solutions Development, and Promoting a Just Transition. These are supported by quantified indicators and annual tracking mechanisms, forming a "quantifiable, traceable, and verifiable" climate governance closed loop.

Reportedly, LONGi's total operational carbon emissions in 2024 were 3,184,782 tons of CO2 equivalent. While this represents a 23.8% increase compared to 2020 due to business expansion, it signifies a 37% decrease from the peak level in 2023. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.0%, and Scope 2 emissions decreased by 37.0%, demonstrating substantial progress in energy efficiency improvements and green electricity substitution.

In 2024, LONGi implemented 477 electricity-saving technical renovation projects, expected to save 426 million kWh annually, equivalent to reducing emissions by 250,000 tons of CO2. The Group's overall electricity consumption per unit decreased by 10.7% year-on-year. Electricity consumption per unit for various manufacturing stages – monocrystalline pulling, wafer slicing, cell production, and module production – decreased by 4.27%, 13.6%, 26.0%, and 19.1% respectively, all exceeding annual targets. Regarding energy structure optimization, LONGi used 4.746 billion kWh of renewable electricity in 2024, accounting for 47.5% of its total electricity consumption, an increase of 5.7 percentage points from 2020.

From proposing the "Solar for Solar" vision, to becoming the first in the industry to pass SBTi validation, and now to releasing this white paper fully benchmarked against international standards, LONGi is progressively transforming from a single PV product supplier into a builder and advocate of a zero-carbon energy ecosystem.

As Li Zhenguo stated, "The green transition is not just a responsibility, but also a new development opportunity." On the stage of COP30 in Brazil, LONGi presented the world with a detailed, transparent, and actionable roadmap, demonstrating the determination and capability of Chinese companies in addressing the climate crisis. This matters not only for the sustainable development of one enterprise but is also set to become a significant bellwether for the low-carbon transition of the Chinese and global PV industry.

XI'AN, China, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 18, 2025, Forbes released the "Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2025" list ahead the Climate Week NYC 2025, and Zhong Baoshen, Chairman and General Manager of LONGi, as the only representative of Chinese photovoltaic enterprises, was successfully selected for his outstanding contributions in addressing climate change and promoting energy transformation.

The Forbes Sustainability Leaders list aims to recognize 50 global individuals who are setting the pace for a just and sustainable economy and defining contemporary climate leadership.

Forbes pointed out that this year's honorees come from government, academia, and the business world, and have set new benchmarks for global sustainable development with extraordinary vision and steadfast determination in their respective fields. These leaders not only drive technological innovation and industrial transformation but also deeply integrate environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and governance effectiveness, redefining the relationship between business value and social value.

Throughout his management philosophy at LONGi, Zhong Baoshen has consistently advocated for the "Economics of Goodwill," insisting on doing what is beneficial for humanity, society, and the environment. Guided by the sustainable development goal of "Affordable for All," LONGi has driven down the levelized cost of electricity through continuous technological innovation while expanding diverse application scenarios. Since its listing in 2021 and up until the end of 2024, LONGi has cumulatively shipped over 500GW of photovoltaic silicon wafers, contributing to a global reduction of more than 1.2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. By providing reliable, affordable, and equitable products and solutions, LONGi is leveraging green technology to support the global energy transition and promote a just transition in the energy sector.

During this critical period of global energy transition and climate change, LONGi adheres to the "LIGHT" sustainable development concept, deeply integrating the company's strategy with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and steadfastly pursuing a path of sustainable development.

During the COP28 United Nations Climate Conference in Dubai, LONGi and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed and launched a three-year (2024-2026) global partnership. Together, they built a 700kW solar photovoltaic power station in Uzbekistan while providing photovoltaic skills training for refugees and host communities. In Pakistan, the partnership offers educational opportunities for refugee children, particularly girls, bringing hope to local education. In 2025, the collaboration will continue to provide solar systems and solutions for local hospitals hosting Pakistani refugees, enabling vulnerable groups to access quality medical conditions supported by stable green electricity.

This inclusion in the Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2025 not only affirms Zhong Baoshen's climate leadership in the field of sustainable development but also recognizes LONGi's commitment to implementing sustainable practices.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi (Stock code: 601012. SH) is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established several business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers, cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions, building integrated photovoltaic and hydrogen equipment. As an international company, LONGi's business covers more than 160 countries and regions. Actively practicing its "Solar for Solar" concept, LONGi is accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy and promoting energy equity, enabling more people around the world to access affordable clean energy.

More details here: www.longi.com/

XIAN, China, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 16, the FORTUNE China officially unveiled its ESG Impact list, with LONGi securing its place on the ranking once again for its outstanding practices in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) domains. This marks the third time that LONGi has been honored since the list's inception, further solidifying its global influence in sustainable development practices within the photovoltaic industry.

In 2024, LONGi deepened its ESG practices and achieved multiple sustainability goals ahead of schedule, reflecting its relentless efforts to realize its vision of "affordable for all." In ESG ratings, the company saw its MSCI ESG rating upgraded to BBB in 2024, earning the highest key issue scores among global semiconductor companies listed on A+H shares and topping the photovoltaic sector. LONGi also became the first in its industry to receive the "Industry Top Movers" distinction from S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025. Additional accolades—such as the EcoVadis Gold Medal (top 5% globally), CDP Water Security A- leadership rating, and a leading FTSE Russell ESG score of 3.8—underscore its benchmark status and industry leadership in ESG governance.

As a clean energy innovator, LONGi places environmental responsibility at the core of its mission. In 2024, the company achieved significant progress in decarbonization and resource efficiency: its annual green electricity usage ratio rose to 47.5%, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by approximately 2.5467 million metric tons. Its Jiaxing production base became the photovoltaic industry's first "Lighthouse + Zero-Carbon" factory. In green supply chain development, as the first in the industry to obtain ISO 20400 sustainable procurement certification, LONGi conducted ESG due diligence for 123 new suppliers and 136 qualified suppliers in 2024, performed on-site audits for 48 critical suppliers, and facilitated 23 suppliers in obtaining certifications or improving disclosures.

To advance energy equity, LONGi partnered with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in 2023 to launch a three-year global collaboration (2024–2026) focused on green transformation in humanitarian supply chains through renewable energy solutions. In November 2024, LONGi completed its first milestone project under this partnership: a 700-kilowatt solar photovoltaic power station at the Termez Humanitarian Logistics Center in Uzbekistan. The facility is expected to generate approximately 989,933 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually while reducing carbon emissions by 495 metric tons per year. This project represents a critical step in providing sustainable energy for emergency logistics and storage, setting a green transition model for global humanitarian operations and demonstrating renewable energy's potential in crisis-response infrastructure.

As a responsible company, LONGi is driven by its mission to 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', striving to be a pioneer, practitioner, and leader in sustainable development within the clean energy sector. Looking ahead, LONGi will continue to advance its ESG practices, leveraging technological innovation and global expansion to accelerate the energy transition and contribute to building a zero-carbon future for our planet.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/

XI'AN, China, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, S&P Global released the Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025, and LONGi was selected for its outstanding performance in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) aspects. This is the third time that LONGi has been selected for S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition), which is a recognition of LONGi's work in the field of sustainable development.

The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), with a 26-year history, is a globally recognized ESG performance evaluation tool and database. CSA results are utilized in over 200 indices published by S&P Dow Jones Indices and serve as a key reference for hundreds of institutional investors managing assets worth $35 trillion worldwide. The annual CSA scores determine eligibility for inclusion in the following year's Sustainability Yearbook. For the Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025, 164 Chinese companies were selected from over 1,600 assessed in the 2024 CSA.

In terms of ESG management, in 2024, LONGi deepened the company's practices in environment, society, and governance (ESG), and achieved several sustainable development goals ahead of schedule. In the aspects of decarbonization path and resource efficiency, LONGi has also achieved significant results: the company's annual green electricity usage proportion steadily increased to 47.5%, which is equivalent to a reduction of about 2.5467 million tons of carbon emissions, with a 37% decrease in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions compared to 2023, and a 26% decrease in scope 3 carbon emissions compared to 2023; the electricity consumption per unit of each production unit has significantly decreased compared to 2020, achieving the set targets. In addition, several new breakthroughs have been made in environmental fields: the annual environmental protection investment reached 370 million yuan, with zero environmental violation incidents, and all operating bases achieved full coverage of ISO 14001 certification. Five production bases passed the clean production audit. Jiaxing factory, after obtaining the WEF Lighthouse Factory certification, also passed the "zero-carbon factory" certification. In 2024, LONGi's silicon wafers, modules, and hydrogen energy products obtained 53 carbon footprint certification certificates globally, covering France, South Korea, and the international EPD system. These achievements not only demonstrate LONGi's environmental responsibility, but also set a new benchmark for the green and low-carbon transformation of the global photovoltaic industry.

LONGi has always adhered to the vision of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', and is committed to creating affordable and accessible clean energy for the world. The company's development strategy is integrated with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and it is dedicated to achieving clean, renewable, and efficient energy utilization while working with numerous stakeholders to create a future where "everyone has access to affordable clean energy".

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/

ANTWERP, Belgium, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global solar technology leaderLONGi officially announced a strategic partnership with Belgium's Innoptus Solar Team at the unveiling ceremony held in Belgium on May 5,2025. Together, the two parties unveiled their new-generation high-performance solar racing car"Infinite Apollo" featuring breakthrough back-contact (BC) cell technology and flexible photovoltaic solutions, which has attracted widespread attention. With extreme efficiency and reliability, this cutting-edge solar vehicle will compete in the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) in August this year to challenge for victory. This collaboration marks the first time the two parties have jointly explored new frontiers in cutting-edge photovoltaic technology applications.

" Dual-Champion" Boosts "Solar + Racing" Cross-Border Innovation

Innoptus Solar Team is known as the"king of solar car racing". Since its establishment in 2002, the team has won numerous international titles, including the BWSC World Championship. Its racing car design is famous for "maximizing energy efficiency" and achieved an impressive range of 780 kilometers on the first day of the 2023 BWSC race. Therefore, Innoptus Solar Team represents the cutting edge of solar PV technology in the field of transportation applications.

LONGi, as a global leading solar technology company, has always been at the forefront of technology innovation. Its multiple key technological innovations have led the development of the industry and have become a benchmark for technological innovation in this sector. Over the past years, LONGi has continuously set new world records for the efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon solar cells and crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells, becoming the "dual-champion" in the two mainstream tracks of technology. It is also the holder of the world record for the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar modules. In the new wave of solar cell technology iteration, LONGi has persisted in innovation, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and leading the industrial development of BC technology.

As the exclusive designated solar partner for Innoptus Solar Team's 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), LONGi will provide comprehensive support to empower their 11th-generation solar race car. Through delivering high-efficiency BC cell technology and co-created vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) flexible solutions, LONGi will assist the team in significantly enhancing core performance metrics including power generation efficiency and product reliability for their solar vehicle, even under the extreme conditions of the race.

" Solar-powered racing cars are the ultimate test for PV technology," said Wout Rubbrecht, the team leader of Innoptus Solar Team. "Racing cars need to maintain efficient power generation under conditions of high-intensity vibration, extreme temperature differences, and curved body shapes. This poses almost stringent requirements for cell efficiency and reliability. LONGi not only has the highest cell conversion efficiency in the industry, but also its stronger reliability and flexible solution guarantee capabilities have given us the possibility of breaking through the limits."

Advanced BC Technology Empowers Innoptus Solar Team the Efficient and Reliable Energy

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), which began in 1987 and is held biennially, is the most prestigious and longest-standing solar car race globally. Participating teams are required to drive their 100% solar-powered cars from Darwin in the northernmost part of Australia to Adelaide in the southernmost part within six days, covering a total distance of over 3,000 kilometers. The extreme weather, complex road conditions, and uncertainties along the route pose stringent demands on the efficiency and reliability of the solar cells used in cars.

To address these challenges, LONGi has partnered with Innoptus Solar Team for in-depth technological collaboration, adopting the BC cell technology, which currently has the highest mass production efficiency in the crystalline silicon sector. LONGi's BC cells with zero metal contact design seamlessly integrate with the appearance of solar racing cars. Their peak efficiency, superior low-light response, ultra-high power generation capability, and enhanced reliability not only comprehensively improve the efficiency of on-board solar modules but also ensure stable and efficient power output even during high-speed operation and extreme temperature differences. In addition, the flexible packaging process enabled by LONGi's TaiRay silicon wafers achieves optimal application on curved car body surfaces, complementing the aerodynamic design of the racing cars and providing continuous and robust green power for Innoptus Solar Team's "arduous journey" at the BWSC.

"Innoptus Solar Team is a highly passionate, challenge-embracing, and goal-oriented group. LONGi's BC technology is inherently designed to break boundaries, and we firmly believe that our cooperation will bring stronger clean energy propulsion to solar racing cars," said Zhang Haimeng, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of LONGi. "LONGi is committed to empowering every driver, innovator, and explorer with the power of technological innovation. We aim to let the surging solar energy drive every journey."

"Innovation is the soul of LONGi," said Li Zhenguo, Founder and President of LONGi. "We respect every innovation and have the courage to keep challenging ourselves. In the past, we have been dedicated to reaching the pinnacle in the photovoltaic field, pursuing excellence in improving efficiency and reducing the cost per kilowatt-hour. Looking to the future, we hope to further extend our innovative capabilities to explore more possibilities of 'PV +'and truly bring solar energy into the lives of every individual."

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/

SHANGHAI, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 23, 2025, at the Shanghai Climate Week 2025 "Climate Lighthouse: A New Era" theme event, LONGi's Jiaxing Production Base was honored with the "Shanghai Climate Week Climate Lighthouse 2025 Manufacturing Lighthouse Exemplary Award" as the world's first dual benchmark of "Lighthouse Factory + Zero-Carbon Factory" in the global photovoltaic industry. This accolade signifies the SCW Climate Lighthouse Committee's recognition of LONGi's achievements in climate-friendly practices, while serving as an impetus for the company to further explore the potential of green technologies and smart manufacturing.

LONGi's Jiaxing Production Base, recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as the photovoltaic industry's first global "Lighthouse Factory," has met all evaluation criteria for the "Climate Lighthouse" initiative through its advanced applications of automation, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digitalization, big data analytics, and 5th-generation mobile communication technology (5G), demonstrating its leadership in smart manufacturing and digitalization at the pinnacle of global PV industry standards.

Building upon its "Lighthouse Factory" intelligent manufacturing framework, LONGi's Jiaxing Production Base further advanced its zero-carbon transformation in 2024. By leveraging digital tools to enable low-carbon production, deploying rooftop photovoltaic power stations, procuring green electricity certificates and carbon credits, and implementing energy-saving measures, the facility achieved carbon emission reduction and neutralization. This culminated in its designation as the industry's first "Dual Benchmark" production base certified under the ISO 14068 carbon neutrality standard.

During the Shanghai Climate Week, LONGi participated in the "Empowering Green Supply Chain Transformation Forum" co-organized by the Global Climate Institute, Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE), Carbon Newture, and Rockwell Automation. Dr. Xie Tian, General Manager of LONGi's Strategic Management Center, joined the "Big Data and AI: Empowering Enterprises to Enhance ESG Performance" roundtable discussion. He shared practical experiences and challenges in applying data analytics and emerging technologies to advance ESG practices.

Dr. Xie Tian highlighted that the Jiaxing Production Base, as the world's first "Lighthouse + Zero-Carbon" factory in the photovoltaic industry, exemplifies LONGi's leadership in integrating digitalization with green transformation. By embedding smart technologies into advanced PV manufacturing processes, the company drives green production and pursues carbon neutrality. Additionally, LONGi has implemented data platforms for ESG disclosure management to verify and analyze sustainability metrics. He emphasized the potential of big data and AI to accelerate secure and efficient green development across industries.

LONGi's Jiaxing Production Base, through its "Lighthouse + Zero-Carbon" dual benchmark system – a comprehensive carbon neutrality framework encompassing strategic planning, technological implementation, supply chain collaboration, and social responsibility – has emerged as a paradigm of green manufacturing transformation. This model not only provides the global industrial sector with a quantifiable and replicable blueprint for low-carbon development but also contributes to advancing collective progress toward a zero-carbon future.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/

BOAO, China, March 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 25 to 28, the Boao Forum for Asia 2025 Annual Conference, themed "Asia in the changing World: Towards a shared Future." will be held in Boao, Hainan, China. Zhong Baoshen, Chairman of LONGi, was invited to participate in the China-Australia Business Leaders Forum on March 26 under the theme "Deepening China-Australia Cooperation to Foster an Open Economy." During the event, he shared solutions and future plans from the renewable energy sector on topics including promoting regional trade and investment growth, strengthening sci-tech innovation collaboration and industrial development, and advancing global energy transition.

Zhong stated that LONGi actively embraces the open economic environment brought by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which provides long-term momentum for regional trade and investment growth, particularly facilitating deeper cooperation between China and Australia in renewable energy. For instance, the Memorandum of Cooperation on Deepening Implementation of the Free Trade Agreement signed between China and Australia in June 2024 has created more favorable investment and service trade conditions for clean energy industries such as photovoltaics (PV). Australia boasts abundant solar resources, and LONGi is supplying high-efficiency PV modules, BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics) products, and hydrogen production equipment to the local market through its Australian subsidiary, driving growth in the local PV and green hydrogen sectors. Additionally, LONGi will leverage RCEP's trade facilitation to optimize global supply chains, deepen its market presence in Australia, and collaborate with local enterprises to advance carbon neutrality goals.

Regarding efforts to establish common Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards between China and Australia, Zhong emphasized LONGi's support for unified green standards to reduce uncertainties in certification, carbon accounting, and supply chain management for renewable energy projects, thereby enhancing investment and trade efficiency. LONGi has already committed to 100% renewable energy manufacturing through initiatives like RE100, EP100, EV100, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), actively promoting green manufacturing and reducing the carbon footprint of the PV industry chain to provide more eco-friendly products for Australia's energy transition. The company also advocates for Sino-Australian collaboration in green investment and carbon trading, promoting ESG financial tools such as green bonds and carbon credit mechanisms to secure long-term funding for renewable energy projects.

In closing, Zhong summarized how Chinese and Australian enterprises can strengthen technological collaboration to foster healthy growth for both businesses and related industries. He highlighted that technological innovation is the core driver of sustainable development in the PV sector. LONGi is committed to deepening Sino-Australian sci-tech cooperation in clean energy, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance energy efficiency and drive industry transformation. For example, through platforms like the China-Australia Joint Committee on Science and Technology Cooperation, LONGi will expand joint R&D with Australian universities, research institutions, and enterprises to explore more efficient and sustainable PV technologies.

As early as 2018, LONGi established a long-term technical partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), collaborating on research into high-efficiency PV technologies, renewable energy system optimization, and talent development in the field. The two parties also jointly launched a research project on "PV-Powered Water Treatment Systems," exploring PV applications in environmental protection. Furthermore, LONGi's world-record-breaking monocrystalline silicon cell efficiency of 27.30% and its 34.6% crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell efficiency—both recognized as global benchmarks—have been included in the Solar Cell Efficiency Tables by Professor Martin Green, the "Father of Photovoltaics" at UNSW.

Notably, Australia ranks among the global leaders in rooftop solar adoption, with solar power once accounting for 80.5% of electricity supply in Western Australia, reflecting strong public acceptance and participation. The Australian government has also set a target for 82% of its electricity to come from renewables by 2030. Zhong concluded by emphasizing that in the context of deep decarbonization, electricity alone cannot meet all energy demands. Therefore, LONGi has strategically expanded into green hydrogen and green methanol businesses, converting low-cost clean electricity into green liquid and gaseous energy forms. Looking ahead, LONGi aims to deliver optimal solutions across photovoltaic systems, green hydrogen, and green methanol sectors. This strategy seeks to contribute greater value to the global energy transition while expanding the company's long-term growth opportunities.

Moving forward, LONGi will work closely with strategic partners in Australia to jointly achieve this goal. With policy support, infrastructure development, and technological innovation, Australia's energy transition is poised to advance steadily toward a sustainable future.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established several business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/

XI'AN, China, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 7^th February,2025, The global leading authority and non-profit organization CDP released the 2024 scores for the Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests questionnaires. According to the report, LONGi has scored 'A-' Leadership Level for Water Security (Top 1 in Chinese renewable/PV industry) for the first time, and also scored 'B' Management Level for Climate Change for the second year.

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the global independent environmental disclosure system for companies, capital markets, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. As the world's largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action, CDP dedicates to empowering investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to make Earth-positive decisions.

The CDP scores companies on three themes: climate change, forests, and water security. The scores are widely used in investment and procurement decisions, helping companies enhance their ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance and reduce financing costs. In 2024, the number of Chinese companies disclosing information through the CDP exceeded 3,600.

According to a CDP report, 6/10 countries are at risk of having unsustainable water resource usage by 2050. In the process of promoting sustainable development practices such as water resource management and climate action, LONGi attaches great importance to sustainable information disclosure to stakeholders such as customers and investors. The company has established a water resource management policy of "environmental compliance, priority to water saving, economical discharge, and scientific governance." LONGi conducts an annual inventory of water resources in its factories worldwide based on the World Resources Institute (WRI) water risk atlas, and takes the risk levels of water resources as an important reference in the setting of conservation targets.

In 2023, by analyzing the water-saving potential of all production processes and adopting measures such as exploring alternative water sources and optimizing capacity utilization rate, LONGi carried out 118 water-saving process projects within the whole group and saved 5.5293 million tons of water annually. As a result, the overall water consumption of the whole group decreased by 12.75% year-on-year, and 33.52% compared with the base year.

Since 2020, LONGi has actively participated in the CDP questionnaire of Climate Change and Water Security. Through continuous progress in sustainable development practices, LONGi has obtained the "Leadership Level" for Water Security for the first time. In the future, LONGi will continue to promote sustainable development related issues, uphold a beneficial attitude towards the earth, and work together with all parties to create a sustainable future.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established several business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of January 22, 2025, Zhong Baoshen, Chairman of LONGi, attended the "WEF Electricity Industry CEOs Meeting" with Christian Bruch, President and CEO of Siemens Energy; Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation of India); Andrés Gluski, CEO of AES; Sophie Hermans, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Climate Policy and Green Growth of the Netherlands; and Alexandre Silveira, Minister of Mines and Energy of Brazil, to discuss the major challenges facing the power industry and the growing importance of the photovoltaic (PV) industry in the global energy supply chain. They also explored how the PV industry can better contribute to global energy equity in the future.

Zhong Baoshen stated that globally, policy support in some regions has brought new growth opportunities for the photovoltaic PV industry. As a leading enterprise in the industry, LONGi has actively expanded into emerging markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to meet the growing local electricity demand. Additionally, LONGi is committed to driving the clean energy transition and enhancing energy affordability. The company continuously reduces the cost of photovoltaic power generation and enhances competitiveness through technological innovation, large-scale production, and cost optimization.

Regarding the acceleration of the clean energy transition and the improvement of energy affordability, Zhong Baoshen believes that the PV industry must provide more economical, sustainable and customized solutions for the global energy system based on the specific needs of different markets. To achieve this goal, he called for strengthening global cooperation among multiple stakeholders, especially in the areas of policy, funding, and technological innovation. Governments can promote investment in clean energy by providing long-term and stable policy support, subsidies, and incentives, especially in regions where electricity demand is growing rapidly. At the same time, international financial institutions, investors, and companies should also increase their financial support for clean energy projects to ensure the smooth progress of technology research and development, infrastructure construction, and project deployment.

As one of the core technologies in the global energy transition, the continuous development and innovation of photovoltaics will become a driving force for the energy transition. Zhong Baoshen called for global cooperation, policy support, and technological innovation to enable the photovoltaic industry to play a significant role in accelerating the clean energy transition and enhancing energy affordability, helping the world achieve a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.

On the afternoon of January 21, 2025, Zhong Baoshen, as a representative of Chinese PV enterprises, attended the "Just Transition Alliance Meeting." He focused on introducing LONGi's practices and experiences in advancing short-term and long-term decarbonization strategies in the photovoltaic industry, and in balancing corporate environmental goals with fair access to green energy for workers, consumers, and small and medium-sized enterprises during this process.

Zhong Baoshen explained that as a technology company dedicated to clean energy, LONGi had clearly put forward the concept of "Benevolent Economics" as early as 2021. First, LONGi advocates "Solar for Solar—manufacturing PV products with clean energy," which is an environmentally friendly, zero-carbon approach to photovoltaics. Second, LONGi's values are "Reliable, Value-added, and Fulfillment." Companies should do what is beneficial to humanity and the planet, while also taking into account the interests of customers, employees, and other stakeholders. Only then can a company achieve long-term success. Lastly, "Let differences be harmonized by light." LONGi strives to enhance the cost-effectiveness of PV energy, making it a globally inclusive energy source that can address development imbalances and achieve a green power supply that is accessible and beneficial to everyone.

In recent years, LONGi has launched the "Green Supply Chain Decarbonization Initiative", enhancing the carbon management awareness and capabilities of its upstream and downstream enterprises, and promoting energy conservation and various emission reduction actions. In terms of global cooperation, LONGi became a global partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 2023, reaching cooperation in the areas of climate action, energy equity, and green transition. The partnership aims to jointly promote global energy equity and build a future where everyone has access to affordable clean energy.

"The green transition is not only about climate goals, but also about inclusive social development. We believe that by expanding the coverage of clean energy and promoting the construction of green infrastructure, the private sector can become a core force in the global just transition and the Just Transition Alliance," said Zhong Baoshen. He added that LONGi looks forward to deepening its cooperation with the World Economic Forum to jointly advance a low-carbon, inclusive, and sustainable future.

As an indispensable force in the global economy, Chinese enterprises have attracted significant attention at this year's WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions. On that day, Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, met with Chinese business representatives, including Zhong Baoshen.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established several business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com 

On the afternoon of January 21^st, Zhong Baoshen attended the Ideas Hub session themed "Solar: Beating All Expectations" and delivered a speech. Vice President Eric Luo shared insights from the perspective of a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) enterprise, highlighting how exponential growth in the solar PV industry has injected new momentum into achieving global climate goals.

Zhong Baoshen introduced that the photovoltaic industry has achieved remarkable development, not only experiencing exponential growth but also playing a significant role in the energy transition process. "From 1954 to 2022, it took 68 years to surpass the first terawatt, while the second terawatt was achieved in just two short years. This highlights the rapid development of the solar industry in recent years. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that by 2030, the global installed capacity of solar PV is expected to exceed 4,000 gigawatts (GW). However, I personally believe it will surpass 5,000 GW."

Nowadays, the cost of solar PV systems has dropped to approximately 1/820 of what it was in 1975. Eric Luo highlighted the world records set by LONGi in 2024, including a 27.30% efficiency for monocrystalline silicon solar cells and a 34.6% efficiency for crystalline silicon–perovskite tandem solar cells. He emphasized that LONGi's relentless commitment to technological innovation has not only boosted conversion efficiency but also reduced the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). These efforts have significantly bolstered the global push towards achieving net-zero emissions.

Zhong Baoshen pointed out that the installed capacity of solar PV will see a several-fold increase in just a few years, with its development speed far surpassing previous expectations. Solar PV is now an unstoppable force, becoming the core driving element of the global energy transition and profoundly reshaping the global energy landscape.

While achieving technological innovation, LONGi has also actively promoted innovation in intelligent manufacturing. At the 2024 Davos Conference, LONGi's Jiaxing Base became the only "Lighthouse Factory" in the global photovoltaic industry. Eric Luo introduced that LONGi has extensively adopted new technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), big data, artificial intelligence, and digital twins in the Lighthouse Factory, successfully implementing over 30 digital use cases. This has effectively propelled the photovoltaic industry's leap from "manufacturing" to "intelligent manufacturing" and further demonstrated the huge potential of digital transformation in the field of solar photovoltaic manufacturing.

Ten years ago, the energy sector was confronted with the so-called 'Energy Trilemma,' which posited that environmental protection, economic viability, and energy security could not be achieved simultaneously. However, rapid technological advancements, especially significant breakthroughs in the solar photovoltaic (PV) field, have completely transformed this situation. Today, solar PV has become one of the most reliable, affordable, and sustainable base energies in the global energy system.

While meeting the world's growing energy demands, solar PV has also created more possibilities for the widespread adoption of emerging green energies such as energy storage technologies, green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green methanol. The extensive application of solar energy has further propelled the global deep decarbonization process, making significant contributions to combating climate change and achieving global sustainable development goals. This has elevated the development of the energy sector to a new level for humanity.

Eric Luo, drawing on the current innovation trends in solar photovoltaics, believes that solar energy will become increasingly intertwined with technologies such as energy storage, transportation, architecture, and smart grids in the future. For instance, integrating solar energy with energy storage can effectively address the intermittency of photovoltaic power generation, ensuring a stable electricity supply. The fusion of solar energy and architecture has given rise to Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), which not only meets the energy needs of buildings but also feeds surplus power back into the grid, enabling more efficient energy utilization.

"Through continuous innovation in the integration of these technologies, we can attract more industries to collectively drive the global energy system towards a more intelligent and sustainable future. Solar photovoltaics will pave the way for a cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable energy future for humanity." Said by Eric Luo.

It is the collective efforts of the global industry that have driven a holistic transformation in the solar photovoltaic sector, spanning application scenarios, technological innovation, cost-effectiveness, and intelligent manufacturing.

"The future of solar energy will not only exceed expectations but also become a key force for the harmonious development of the global economy and environment. Let us work together to contribute more possibilities to the realization of the global net-zero goal." Zhong Baoshen concluded.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established several business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com

LONGi, the world's leading solar technology company, was invited to attend the side event hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) titled "Nature Positive Renewables as a Driver of Restoration" and the side event organized by Tsinghua University at the COP16 China Pavilion. Zhang Haimeng, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of LONGi, delivered a speech via video at the side event, sharing LONGi's innovative practices and significant achievements in desertification control with the global community.

LONGi has always regarded sustainable development as a core strategy and actively promotes the application of green energy and desertification control. Zhang Haimeng detailed LONGi's achievements in the application of green technology and the prevention of desertification. He pointed out: "The impact of desertification is profound, with an estimated 45% of the global land surface affected by desertification, impacting 3.2 billion people, or one-third of the world's population. However, using just 1% of the global desert area for photovoltaic (PV) power generation could meet the electricity needs of all humanity; if 70% of the Earth's desert areas were transformed into oases, they could absorb all the carbon emissions produced by human activities."

As one of the effective means of desertification control, photovoltaic desertification control stands out in ecological improvement and windbreak and sand fixation. In the Kubuqi Desert, LONGi implemented the construction of two photovoltaic power stations of 336kW and 338kW, actively exploring green ecological development models such as "generating electricity on the panels, planting under the panels, and breeding between the panels," and has already solved many local desertification control challenges.

Zhang Haimeng introduced: "In desert areas, photovoltaic modules absorb sunlight, provide shade and reduce water evaporation during the day, and promote condensation at night. In addition, the water used to clean the solar panels can also effectively promote the survival and growth of vegetation." By combining photovoltaic systems with vegetation, not only is the stability of the solar power generation system improved, but the microclimate of the area is also significantly improved, effectively mitigating natural disasters such as hot winds, dry winds, and sandstorms.

LONGi has always been committed to improving the conversion efficiency of solar cells and reducing the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for photovoltaic power generation through the industrialization of advanced technologies. Zhang Haimeng said, "The concept of 'Solar for All' is applicable to various possible scenarios, making photovoltaic energy an affordable clean energy for everyone. From desert management to mine site restoration, from water supply in difficult areas to energy supply in future urban planning, the aim is to promote energy equity, green, and low-carbon transitions across various industries."

Zhang Haimeng called on global partners, policymakers, and the public to pay more attention to the importance of desertification prevention and control, and to draw experience from excellent environmental protection practices to accelerate the realization of a greener Earth. He emphasized: "LONGi is willing to work hand in hand with all parties to continuously promote the global desertification control cause to new heights."

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com 

At this critical moment in the global fight against climate change, as an advocate, practitioner, and leader in sustainable development in the global clean energy field, LONGi actively participated in COP29, advocating for the promotion of energy equity through green innovation. This marks LONGi's sixth consecutive participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

On November 15th, LONGi in collaboration with Deeprock Group, hosted a special event titled "SOLAR FOR ALL—The Key to Tackling Climate Change: Green Innovation Accelerates Just Energy Transition" at the "Biosphere 3" Solutions Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP29. The event showcased LONGi's latest scientific and technological achievements and project progress in the field of clean energy. Additionally, LONGi participated in a roundtable forum attended by representatives from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), China Electricity Council (CEC), Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), World Economic Forum (WEF), Energy Foundation (EF), and relevant NGOs. At the forum, LONGi shared its stories about "Energy Equity" and discussed how to help climate-vulnerable regions enhance their climate resilience.

Solarization of the Emergency Stockpile in Uzbekistan Completed

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and LONGi, a leading global solar technology company, have completed a groundbreaking project to solarize the UNHCR Regional Humanitarian Logistics Hub located in the Termez Cargo Centre in Surkhandarya, Uzbekistan.

The project, part of a wider UNHCR-LONGi climate action partnership, marks a significant step towards ensuring a sustainable energy supply for logistics that support refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) across the region and beyond.

The solarization has transformed the Hub into a critical operation powered by clean energy. With the installation of high-efficiency solar panels, a substantial amount of renewable energy will be generated each year, reducing the Hub's reliance on the grid and significantly lowering its carbon emissions.

"This transition to clean energy - a milestone in greening our supply chain globally - not only provides a renewable, reliable and cost-effective power source for the critical work that the Termez Supply Hub supports in the region, but also demonstrates UNHCR's strong commitment to environmental sustainability," said Shoko Shimozawa, Director of UNHCR's Division of Emergency, Security and Supply (DESS).

The 700kW solar photovoltaic powerplant is expected to generate around 989,993kWh of electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 495 metric tons per year. It will also result in significant annual electricity savings, which will benefit local energy infrastructure by reducing operating costs and allowing for reinvestment in further sustainable initiatives.

"By solarizing the Hub and partnering with UNHCR, LONGi is able to provide more efficient, reliable, safe and sustainable energy solutions for refugees around the world, accelerating the global energy transition and promoting energy equity," said Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi. "Our vision is to promote a global energy transformation using BC (back-contact) solar technology, solving the electricity problem for people who are often without access to basic services, helping refugees to safeguard their rights and live in dignity."

This partnership sets a precedent for future projects that aim to promote renewable energy adoption and improve the lives of vulnerable populations.

A milestone in UNHCR's efforts to achieve climate neutrality across its operations, the solarization of the Hub paves the way for further collaboration that draws on the skills and expertise of the private sector. And by investing in renewable energy solutions, alongside strong partners, UNHCR is not only reducing its environmental impact but also building resilience and ensuring a sustainable future for refugees and IDPs.

The Hub, which has served as UNHCR's regional emergency preparedness and response stockpile since 2021 primarily for the Afghanistan response, will be incorporated into UNHCR's global stockpile network in 2025. This network, currently consisting of seven UNHCR stockpiles, enables the organization to respond to emergencies anywhere in the world by delivering core relief items (CRIs) - like blankets, mattresses, solar lamps and kitchen sets - to up to 1 million people who have been forced to flee their homes within 72 hours of an emergency being declared.

Turning emergency stockpile operations net carbon-neutral is a critical priority for the sustainability of UNHCR's work. And the success if this pilot in Termez paves the way for similar projects around the globe.

Accelerating Global Energy Equity with Leading Photovoltaic Technology

Dennis She believes that energy equity lies in providing clean, affordable, and non-discriminatory energy services for all of humanity. However, there is currently a huge disparity in per capita energy consumption levels among countries worldwide, with the top 20% of economies consuming about 80% of the global energy. At the same time, approximately 11% of the global population still lives in darkness without electricity, and about one-third of the population cannot use clean energy for cooking, with energy poverty directly affecting local economic development and the improvement of people's quality of life. In addition, the uneven distribution of global energy resources and limited affordability also constrain the realization of energy equity on a global scale.

With the deepening implementation of global carbon neutrality goals, clean energy represented by photovoltaics will gradually become the backbone of the global energy transition. In particular, the technological and manufacturing attributes of photovoltaics continuously enhance their cost competitiveness, rapidly driving the process of energy transition.

Solar energy is more widely and abundantly distributed globally than traditional fossil fuels, and it is more beneficial to developing countries. As a new type of clean energy, photovoltaic (PV) power generation has seen a rapid decrease in the cost per kilowatt-hour with the continuous development of photovoltaic technology. Photovoltaics have become the most economical source of electricity in the majority of countries and regions worldwide. Their sustainability, affordability, and characteristics of fairness and security provide an excellent solution to help achieve global energy equity.

As a global leading solar technology company, LONGi calls for global energy equity and has been driving global energy transition in all aspects, reducing the costs for people on the path to carbon neutrality. This allows more people around the world, especially those in developing and underdeveloped countries and regions, to enjoy affordable clean energy and achieve energy equity. In 2022, Dennis She first advocated for global energy equity at COP27, calling for the allocation of limited resources to the popularization of renewable energy and urgent climate actions.

In the future, a new round of energy revolution centered on new energy will be accelerated, and the beautiful vision of a zero-carbon future will be realized sooner based on equal and economical distribution of clean electricity. At that time, light will be brought equally into every corner of the world, providing inclusive clean energy for all regions under all scenarios, truly achieving "SOLAR FOR ALL," and the world will have unlimited possibilities for sustainable development.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being a leading global solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial and industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development.