The Bramley Project, secured through Cero Generation's recently closed £200 million green financing package, represents a transformative advancement for UK energy infrastructure. Scheduled for construction commencement in Autumn 2025, this initiative will deploy LONGi's Hi-MO 9 modules alongside Sungrow's battery storage systems under Metlen's EPC leadership. As the first UK solar installation utilizing back contact technology—widely recognized as the ultimate photovoltaic solution—the project establishes a new benchmark for efficiency and sustainability in Britain's energy transition.
Mr. Leon Zhang, President of LONGi Europe, emphasized the partnership's significance: "The Bramley Project transcends conventional solar deployments – it's a declaration that BC technology has arrived as Britain's energy future. By selecting Hi-MO 9 for this trailblazing venture, Cero Generation demonstrates how visionary partners accelerate grid decarbonization through technological leadership."
Marta Martinez Queimadelos, CEO of Cero Generation, noted: "LONGi's cutting-edge BC modules align perfectly with our commitment to EU Taxonomy-compliant infrastructure. This collaboration ensures Bramley delivers maximum environmental impact while pioneering next-generation solar technology in the UK market."
The Bramley Project leverages Hi-MO 9's industry-leading 24.8% module efficiency and -0.26%/°C temperature coefficient to maximize energy harvest in Britain's variable climate. BC technology's superior low-light performance and degradation resistance ensure optimal returns on Cero's green financing while contributing to the project's wider socioeconomic benefits:
·Creation of 80+ local construction jobs
·£50,000 community fund for regional initiatives
·EU Taxonomy certification validating stringent sustainability criteria
As the first in Cero's 360MW UK co-located portfolio, Bramley establishes BC technology as the foundation for Britain's utility-scale solar expansion. The project's integration of Hi-MO 9 modules with BESS infrastructure delivers critical grid flexibility, positioning solar-storage hybrids as essential components of the UK's net-zero roadmap.
About Cero Generation
Cero Generation is a leading IPP, specialised in developing, constructing and operating solar energy and battery storage projects, accelerating the delivery of a net-zero future across Europe.
Powered by an experienced team that brings world-class industry, commercial, engineering and environmental expertise to its projects, Cero is active through every stage of the lifecycle, from planning and construction to operation. It works closely with local development partners, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver high-impact projects that positively benefit the environment and community.
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.
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