LONGi Revisits Zambian President to Co-Create New Clean Energy Partnership Ecosystem
James Jin, President of LONGi, Middle East and Africa region, led a delegation to visit Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, and met with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. This high-level engagement follows President Hichilema’s inspection tour to LONGi’s headquarters in Xi’an, China, in September 2024, marking a new phase of comprehensive and pragmatic progress in the China-Zambia energy partnership.
Elevating High-Level Engagement to Build Long-Term Mutual Trust
During his visit to China in September 2024, President Hichilema specifically toured LONGi’s headquarters to discuss photovoltaic (PV) technology innovation and global energy equity, expressing deep appreciation for LONGi’s technical prowess and global vision. Since then, sustained high-level dialogue has driven tangible collaboration. Jame’s return visit to the presidential residence underscored LONGi’s “long-term commitment” to Africa and facilitated in-depth discussions on Zambia’s renewable energy roadmap, PV project implementation, advanced technology benchmarks, and local talent development.
BC Technology Drives High-Standard Energy Transition Model
Addressing Zambia’s challenges of limited installed PV capacity and a monolithic energy mix, LONGi proposed a “high-efficiency, low-maintenance, and highly adaptable” customized solution centered on its latest BC technology aiming to establish a high starting point and high standard of national energy transformation path.
BC modules demonstrate stable power generation in high-temperature, high-radiation, and dusty environments, delivering a 7.35% increase in energy yield compared to conventional technologies within the same land footprint. They also enable “PV+” integration with complex scenarios such as mining and agriculture. By leveraging BC technology, LONGi will support Zambia in building a cutting-edge energy infrastructure to achieve dual goals of energy security and green development.
Co-Creating an Ecosystem for African Clean Energy Leadership
Beyond technology and project collaboration, LONGi is committed to fostering a localized energy ecosystem in Zambia. Leveraging the country’s abundant solar resources, LONGi has partnered with the Zambian government, universities, and enterprises to establish a trinity framework of “technology introduction, scenario application, and talent incubation.” This end-to-end solution spans planning, design, and operations, providing sustained support for Zambia’s energy-industrial integration.
President Hichilema remarked, “LONGi is not only a technology leader but also a sustainable development partner. Zambia regards LONGi as a critical collaborator in our national energy strategy and looks forward to jointly building a clean energy benchmark in Africa, ensuring sunlight illuminates a brighter future for all.”