China Solar PV News Snippets: NEA Approves LONGi-Led Solar Standards & More
China National Energy Administration (NEA) has approved 2 solar-related standards that were developed with LONGi in the lead. (Photo Credit: LONGi)
LONGi leads development of China’s first perovskite cell industry standards
Global solar PV leader LONGi has announced that China National Energy Administration (NEA) has approved 2 solar-related standards, the development of which was led by the company. These standards, namely ‘I-V Testing of Perovskite-based Tandem Solar Cells’ (NB/T 11736-2024) and ‘Quantum Efficiency Testing Method for Tandem Solar Cells’ (NB/T 11735-2024), are set to take effect on June 25, 2025. The company notes that the standard related to I-V testing of perovskite-based tandem solar cells is China’s first for perovskite solar cells. LONGi stated that the standards provide detailed specifications for testing procedures, ensuring accurate and reliable results for testing institutions and enterprises, supporting R&D and production efficiency.
In December 2024, LONGi’s latest HPBC 2.0 module was included in NREL’s latest edition of Champion Module Efficiencies and the 65th edition of Professor Martin Green’s Solar Cell Efficiency Tables.
JinkoSolar excels in S&P Global’s CSA Ranking
Leading solar PV and ESS manufacturer JinkoSolar has achieved an ESG score of 69 in the latest Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) results released by S&P Global. Attributing this improvement to outstanding performance in climate strategy and product management, the company says its score is the highest among the top 5 solar module manufacturers. JinkoSolar says it has consistently enhanced energy efficiency and increased the share of clean energy, reporting a 53.3% usage share as of Q3 2024.
Elsewhere, JinkoSolar has reportedly filed a patent infringement lawsuit against its compatriot LONGi Green Energy Technology (see JinkoSolar Accuses Compatriot LONGi Of TOPCon Patent Infringement).
Pingmei LONGi launches BC cell technology upgrade project
Solar cell manufacturer Pingmei LONGi has initiated a BC cell technology upgrade project, with a total investment of RMB 1.23 billion ($173.08 million). The project involves upgrading 7 existing PERC cell production lines and adding auxiliary equipment, resulting in an annual BC cell production capacity of 4.72GW. Pingmei LONGi is a joint venture between Pingmei Shenma Group and LONGi, with an 80.2% and 19.8% stake, respectively.
Fusion Materials delays solar material projects
Solar paste manufacturer Fusion Materials has announced delays at 2 of its solar material projects. The first project, a high-end PV electronic material base, has an investment of RMB 293.52 million ($41.29 million) and is designed for an annual production capacity of 3,000 tons of electronic silver powder. Its completion date has been postponed from February 2025 to June 2025. The second project, for the construction of a specialized electronic functional material and metal powder R&D center, including an annual capacity of 300 tons of solar glass powder, has an investment of RMB 121.34 million ($17.07 million), has been delayed from December 2024 to June 2025.
China to support 200 GW of new energy annual consumption from 2025 to 2027
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the NEA have issued a notice on implementing the ‘Special Action Plan for Power System Flexibility Enhancement (2025-2027).’ The plan aims to support the annual consumption of over 200 GW of new energy during 2025-2027, with a minimum national renewable energy utilization rate of 90%. The plan explores integrated dispatch mechanisms for large-scale wind and solar PV bases in desert, Gobi, and wasteland areas, enhancing overall grid performance and stability.
Recently, the NEA approved the construction of the National Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Demonstration Platform (Warm Temperate Zone) in Henan Province.