Solar module manufacturer Thornova Solar has announced that the ‘world’s first’ 10 MW solar power plant utilizing polyurethane composite frames and mounting systems, powered by the company’s PV modules, has been grid connected. Developed by Jiangyin Free Tech Co., Ltd., and engineered by Suzhou Freeneep Technology Co., Ltd., this power plant is located in Wuxi. Thornova calls this project a significant advancement in solar technology. It says that the polyurethane composite structures offer superior corrosion resistance, extended lifespan, reduced maintenance costs, high strength, and excellent insulation properties, ensuring durability and efficiency even in harsh conditions. Read more about Thornova Solar’s modules with polyurethane-based composite frame here.
Integrated solar PV manufacturer LONGi has announced that its Hi-MO 9 module, based on its second-generation back-contact (BC) technology, has received product carbon footprint certification from the China General Certification Center (CGC). The certification is based on the latest industry standard SJ/T 11926-2024, Product Carbon Footprint—Product Category Rules, Part 1: PV Modules, issued by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
Hi-MO 9 is a high-efficiency module designed for utility-scale applications, with a maximum power output of 670 W and peak efficiency of 24.8%. The certification evaluates the full 25-year lifecycle and is based on a localized Chinese database. LONGi says that the product also incorporates green electricity and low-carbon bill of materials (BOM) solutions during manufacturing, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
Earlier this week, LONGi announced that it has initiated an effort to establish a Global BC Ecological Collaborative Innovation Center (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
Jinko ESS, JinkoSolar’s energy storage arm, and lithium battery giant EVE Energy have jointly announced the start of mass production at their co-developed energy storage cell factory. The facility will supply Jinko ESS with 5 GWh of 314 Ah energy storage cells annually, with EVE Energy providing technical guidance. According to Jinko ESS, the cells produced at this joint factory are specifically designed for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale energy storage systems. These cells enable Jinko ESS to manufacture liquid-cooled storage systems with large single-cell capacity, long cycle life, and high safety performance.
Recently, Jinko ESS’s testing center received CNAS accreditation (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
Integrated solar manufacturer Elite Solar’s parent company, Wuxi Boda HeYi Technology, plans to go public via a backdoor listing by acquiring a controlling stake in A-share listed diamond wire manufacturer Sanchao Advanced Material (DIASC). According to DIASC’s announcement, Boda Heyi intends to purchase all 12,475,049 newly issued A-shares through a cash transaction for a total of RMB 250 million ($34.72 million).
Upon completion of the transaction, Boda Heyi will hold a 24.83% stake in DIASC, making it the controlling shareholder. The actual controller of DIASC will also change to Jingqi Liu, legal representative of Boda Heyi.
Seven government agencies, including the People’s Bank of China and the MIIT, have jointly released the Guiding Opinions on Financial Support for New Industrialization. The document aims to enhance financial services for the manufacturing sector, with a strong emphasis on green finance. The policy envisions establishing a mature financial system supporting high-end, intelligent, and green manufacturing by 2027.
It calls for the accelerated development of a financial standards system to support the green and low-carbon transition of high-emission industries. It also advocates greater use of green financial instruments such as green credit and green bonds in promoting sustainable industrial transformation. Additionally, the document outlines improvements to green finance incentive and constraint mechanisms and encourages financial institutions to develop targeted products to support green manufacturing. Investment is to be increased in areas such as environmental protection, green manufacturing, low-carbon technologies, energy conservation, water-saving, clean production, and resource recycling.