“By end 2020, LONGi will upgrade its existing cell and module lines and transform them for production with 166mm wafer. New lines – such as the 5GW monocrystalline cell line in Yinchuan – will be designed for the 166mm size from the start.” said Wang Yingge, Executive Assistant to the Chairman of LONGi Solar. “The […]
LONGi chooses Melbourne Australia for premiere of the innovative Hi-MO X
MELBOURNE : On August 12th, 2019, LONGi’s breakthrough shingled module technology, is launched and now being produced in volume manufacturing. LONGi’s new Hi-MO X debuted in Melbourne, Australia on August 12, 2019, gaining the attention of Australia’s solar industry for its advanced features, high density power and sleek appearance. Hi-MO X is a high-efficiency module […]
LONGi reaches record bankability rating in latest Bloomberg NEF results
LONGi Solar, a subsidiary of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd, has recorded its highest-ever bankability rating in the recently released Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) Solar Module & Inverter Bankability 2019. BNEF surveyed banks, funds, developers, EPCs and technical due diligence firms which brands out of 48 modules manufacturers they considered bankable (i.e. can […]
LONGi Lands Order for 1.31 Billion Mono-Si Wafers
LONGi on July 16 announced that it has inked contracts with the Vietnamese PV Cell manufacturer Vina Solar for the supply of 1.31 billion mono-si wafers. The deal, which is valued at US$540 million, is equivalent to 17% of the company’s entire 2018 sales, according to the company. The contracts are valid from July 1, […]
LONGi named “50 Smartest Companies” by MIT’s Technology Review
XI’AN, China: On June 29th, the MIT Technology Review unveiled its 2019 list of “50 Smartest Companies” (TR50) in Hangzhou, China. Recognised for its innovations and breakthroughs in PV technology, LONGi is named in the TR50 alongside well-known companies such as Huawei, Tesla, Tencent and Baidu. The companies in the TR50 are cutting-edge in their […]
Grid Parity Facilitates PV Innovations in Efficiency Improvements
SHANGHAI: PV professionals and industry leaders, including Vikram Solar, Jinko, Longi, and GCL-Si, have gathered in Shanghai to exchange market insights at a seminar titled “2H19 PV Market Outlook and Forecast.” Held by PV InfoLink, a leading market research company, the seminar went over issues revolving solar PV, spanning market and product trends, technology innovations, […]
LONGi Named “Top Performer” on DNV-GL PV Reliability Scorecard for Third Consecutive Year
XI’AN, China: For the 3rd consecutive year, LONGi Solar, the world leading mono-crystalline PV manufacturer, was named “Top Performer” on the annual DNV-GL PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The 2019 edition, published by PVEL together with scorecard partner DNV-GL, informs developers, investors and EPCs on product performance and reliability to support strategic PV module procurement around the world. Testing for […]
LONGi ranked the most financially stable PV manufacturer by Bloomberg NEF
XI’AN, China : LONGi has topped the Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) Altman-Z score chart for solar module manufacturers for the first time – and with a highly increased score. The Altman-Z ratio measures a company’s financial security against five basic criteria which test the possibility of it going bankrupt in the next two years. […]
LONGi awarded RETC High Achiever Award for excellent module performance
XI’AN, China: On June 5, 2019, renowned American testing institution RETC presented the High Achiever Award to LONGi. The award was presented after RETC’s rigorous tests on LONGi’s PV products. In all, RETC tested more than 2,500 individual modules, from more than 150 different module families, made by 46 different suppliers. LONGi awarded RETC High Achiever Award […]
Hanwha Q Cells Trade Complaint Could Further Tighten US Solar Supply
Patent-infringement allegations against rival manufacturers may be overshadowed by other issues in the fast-moving U.S. solar market, but the implications are potentially serious, analysts warn. Distracted by the federal Investment Tax Credit stepdown and a Section 201 hangover, the U.S. solar industry may be underestimating the implications of a legal complaint Hanwha Q Cells filed […]
