LONGi BC modules for highway PV project: Chinese vertically integrated solar PV company, LONGi, announced that a highway photovoltaic demonstration plant, where it was the technical partner for design and construction phases, have been connected to the grid at full capacity. LONGi added that it had supplied nearly 30,000 high-efficiency back-contact (BC) modules to this plant, which has investments from China Huaneng. The plant has solar modules installed along a 6.5-kilometer covered corridor, and these modules offer conversion efficiencies of up to 24.8%, with individual module power output reaching as high as 670W. Located in Dongfang City at the Hainan Province, the plant has an installed PV capacity of 18.8 MW and utilizes a hybrid model that integrates distributed photovoltaics with hydropower generation, and is expected to generate approximately 20.584 million kWh of electricity annually. Recently, LONGi announced a strategic partnership with ENGIE, a world-renowned energy group, to deploy its latest Hi-MO 9 modules across utility-scale projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) (see LONGi & ENGIE Partner To Power MENA’s Solar Future With Hi-MO 9).

Tianyang New Materials’ 3 PV encapsulation film projects delayed: In an announcement, photovoltaic encapsulation film manufacturer Tianyang New Materials (JCC) said that it has postponed three fundraising-backed projects related to PV and new materials. The expected completion and operational readiness date has been shifted from June 2025 to June 2026. The delayed projects include:

·        a solar encapsulation film plant in Nantong, Jiangsu Province

·        a 150 million square meter/year PV film facility, and

·        a hot melt adhesive materials project in Hai’an, Jiangsu.

The company cited continued weakness in PV module prices and insufficient operating rates at module manufacturers, which have dampened demand for encapsulation films.

Hoymiles inks residential PV cooperation agreement: Hoymiles, a supplier of microinverters and energy storage systems, announced that it and its wholly owned subsidiary have signed a cooperation agreement with Huarong Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. The two parties plan to jointly execute a RMB 1 billion ($138.89 million) cooperation over the next three years covering photovoltaic equipment and services. Under the agreement, Hoymiles and its subsidiary will supply residential PV systems and provide maintenance and service support for installed systems. The collaboration also includes project and client recommendations, equipment sales, O&M services, and the identification of suitable sites and resources. Hoymiles will be subject to power output performance assessments during the operation period and is responsible for output guarantees, reflecting its deep involvement in project operations. Last year, Hoymiles Power Electronic had expanded its geographic footprint with its maiden overseas manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico (see Hoymiles Inaugurates Mexico Manufacturing Fab For Microinverters

JA Solar advances Hong Kong listing application: Chinese solar PV manufacturer JA Solar has submitted filing materials to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for its planned listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). The company had already submitted its H-share issuance and HKEX listing application in April this year. JA Solar stated that its proposed Hong Kong listing is part of a broader strategy to advance its global expansion efforts, accelerate the globalization of its market, supply chain, and R&D systems, and enhance its capital strength and overall competitiveness. Last month, JA Solar had announced that it has shipped over 79 GW modules in 2024 (see JA Solar Shipped Over 79 GW Modules In 2024)

Perovs launches perovskite annealing furnace: Perovskite equipment manufacturer Perovs has launched a smart perovskite annealing furnace with a heating area of 1200×650mm, which has already been deployed on a customer production lines. The company says this furnace uses infrared heating technology combined with a PID-based intelligent temperature control system, ensuring temperature uniformity within a 1% margin of error. The heating rate is approximately 30% faster than traditional systems, with a control range spanning 150°C to 500°C. With the production cycle of 20s per piece, the equipment is equipped with a multi-stage exhaust gas treatment system featuring both filtration and adsorption technologies.