BELÉM, Brazil, November 15 – On November 15, the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change continued in full swing in Belém, the capital of Pará in Brazil's Amazon rainforest region. As a globally leading green energy technology company, LONGi actively participated in this critical climate conference and LONGi Founder and Chief Technology Officer Li Zhenguo delivered a keynote speech "Beyond Solar, Building a Resilient Zero-Carbon World" during the themed event.
Li Zhenguo stated, over the past decade, the cost of solar power generation has dropped by more than 90%, making it the most economical source of electricity in the vast majority of countries and regions worldwide. This has laid a solid technological and economic foundation for accelerating the global energy transition. Against the backdrop of global temperatures approaching the 1.5°C threshold, the outcomes of COP30 in Brazil will directly determine the success of climate action in the next decade. Standing at this critical starting point of the "next decade," it is imperative to recognize that relying solely on clean power generation is insufficient to build a stable, reliable, and resilient zero-carbon energy system.
We must confront the challenge of volatility in renewable energy.” Li Zhenguo stated at the speech that LONGi firmly believes that by 2050, through the deep integration of three key pillars—photovoltaics (Solar PV), energy storage, and hydrogen—the company will establish a self-renewing, interconnected, and prosperous energy ecosystem, which is referred to as "Renewable Infinity."
At this moment, the warning bells of climate change are ringing louder than ever. The overuse and uneven geographical distribution of fossil fuels have triggered systemic crises, including frequent extreme weather events, intensified resource competition, and geopolitical instability. This unsustainable energy model is pushing the limits of human civilization’s survival. The concept of "Beyond Solar" reflects LONGi's profound understanding of the integrated nature of energy systems. A single technological pathway is insufficient to support the global zero-carbon vision, whereas the diversified synergy of "Solar PV + Energy Storage + Hydrogen" has become crucial for building a resilient energy system.
The energy transition is the core pathway to achieving the "2050 Net-Zero Emissions" goal. However, the global energy system is facing a severe "trilemma": how to balance energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability. While 70% of the global energy system has already committed to carbon neutrality, solving this three-dimensional challenge requires collaborative efforts to seek innovative solutions.
According to the International Energy Agency’s projections, under the net-zero emissions scenario, clean energy will become the largest source of global energy by the mid-2030s. Renewable energy is growing at an annual rate of 3%, with solar and wind power leading this transformative change. This signals a historic shift in the energy development paradigm—from "resource scarcity" to "renewable infinity." The key to resolving the energy trilemma lies in building a synergistic triad of photovoltaics (Solar PV), energy storage, and hydrogen. Together, these three elements will create a new paradigm of self-regenerating, interconnected, and sustainable energy development—this is the essence of "Renewable Infinity."
Li Zhenguo stated at the speech that LONGi’s vision is to go beyond standalone solar power generation and build a deeply integrated green energy ecosystem. By seamlessly connecting green electricity, energy storage systems, and hydrogen production, the company aims to achieve clean energy coverage across the entire chain of power generation, storage, and consumption, thereby creating a truly accessible and inclusive clean energy ecosystem.
Realizing this vision relies on three technological pillars: First, the photovoltaic industry is entering a new era of accessibility and intelligence. Solar applications will transcend traditional power plants and rooftops, seamlessly integrating into building facades, transportation infrastructure, and mobile carriers. The new-generation back-contact (BC) cell technology will continue to improve conversion efficiency and reduce power generation costs, while digitalization and artificial intelligence will enable smart management of energy assets and flexible grid integration. Second, energy storage systems are critical for achieving 24/7 renewable energy supply. As the installed capacity of new energy grows rapidly, grid stability faces significant challenges, and the demand for energy storage is increasing exponentially. By 2030, global energy storage capacity is expected to reach 1,100 GWh, becoming a cornerstone of resilient power grids. Third, green hydrogen is the ultimate solution for deep decarbonization. In sectors such as industry, aviation, and shipping, where direct electrification is challenging, green hydrogen will play an irreplaceable role. Global electrolyzer capacity is expanding rapidly, and hydrogen will become a key player in industrial processes, heavy-duty transport, and energy reserves.
Li Zhenguo said that to achieve the vision of "Renewable Infinity," the company has proposed six guiding principles: "Innovation as Regeneration"—leveraging technological innovation for continuous energy renewal; "Renewable as Infinite"—building an energy circulation system akin to natural ecosystems; "System Synergy"—ensuring the coordinated development of solar, storage, and hydrogen; "Digital Intelligence"—optimizing energy systems with big data and AI; "Open Collaboration"—gathering global partners to build an energy ecosystem together; and "Inclusive Sharing"—ensuring clean energy benefits every nation and individual.
LONGi solemnly commits to leading the global transition toward a new energy era of "Beyond Solar". Ecologically, energy will circulate within the system instead of being extracted from the planet. Socially, clean energy will become a basic human right, not a privilege. Culturally, energy security will be built on systemic self-sufficiency, and the energy mindset will shift fundamentally from "extraction" to "regeneration."