**LONGi Solar Ships Groundbreaking Hi-MO 9 Solar Modules to France**
LONGi Solar, a leading solar technology company, has announced the shipment of its innovative Hi-MO 9 solar modules to France for the first commercial order globally. The modules, boasting an impressive efficiency of up to 24.43%, will be installed in a large-scale, ground-mounted utility project, delivering cutting-edge performance in photovoltaic module technology.
**Enhanced Efficiency Through Back-Contact Technology and New Wafer**
The Hi-MO 9 modules have garnered praise for their reliability and performance, particularly from customers impressed by the manufacturer’s latest back-contact module design. Built on LONGi’s high-quality N-type silicon “TaiRay” wafer, these modules achieve higher efficiency levels, enabling increased electricity generation on a limited land area. This optimization not only reduces Balance of System (BOS) costs but also validates the potential of back-contact technology.
According to the Hi-MO 9 customer’s Purchasing Director, “The LONGi Hi-MO 9 modules outperform traditional modules in our plant by a significant margin. The lower temperature coefficient of this new technology allows for enhanced energy delivery to the grid, especially during summer months. Over 30 years of operation, this represents a substantial gain compared to other offerings in the market.”
**Expanding Solar Market in France**
LONGi’s collaboration with its anonymous French customer underscores the rapid expansion of the solar energy market in France, set to nearly double by 2030 from its current capacity of over 21GW. This growth is accompanied by heightened competition in the industry.
**Hi-MO 9 Technology Redefines Power Generation**
The Hi-MO 9’s remarkable performance is attributed to advancements in passivation performance and light absorption capabilities within the cell structure. The module delivers 30W more power compared to competing TOPCon modules of similar size, resulting in a 5% boost in overall power plant capacity and substantial reductions in installation costs. Moreover, the Hi-MO 9 offers a power generation increase of 6.5 to 8% over the same land area relative to TOPCon modules.
**Innovative “Lighthouse Factory” Elevates Quality Standards**
Manufactured at LONGi’s state-of-the-art Lighthouse Factory in Jiaxing, the Hi-MO 9 modules benefit from cutting-edge intelligent manufacturing technologies. Utilizing AI, large-scale data analysis, IoT, and digital twins, this facility ensures unparalleled consistency throughout the production process. As the first facility of its kind in the photovoltaics industry, LONGi’s Lighthouse Factory has achieved a 43% improvement in product quality and reliability, coupled with an 84% reduction in production and delivery cycle times. This initiative reflects LONGi’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of global customers through innovative and streamlined manufacturing processes.
As the solar energy landscape continues to evolve, LONGi remains at the forefront of technological innovation, driving industry standards higher and shaping the future of sustainable energy production.
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