LONGi powers UK's first back contact solar project in landmark Cero Generation partnership

LONGi Solar, the global leader in solar innovation, today announced its pivotal role in the United Kingdom's inaugural back contact (BC) technology deployment through a landmark partnership with Cero Generation. As exclusive module supplier for the 59MW solar plant of Cero's flagship Bramley Project(115MW co-located solar + BESS), this collaboration marks both LONGi's first BC venture in the UK market and its inaugural partnership with the pan-European renewables leader.

The Bramley Project, secured through Cero Generation's recently closed £200 million green financing package, represents a transformative advancement for UK energy infrastructure. Scheduled for construction commencement in Autumn 2025, this initiative will deploy LONGi's Hi-MO 9 modules alongside Sungrow's battery storage systems under Metlen's EPC leadership. As the first UK solar installation utilizing back contact technology—widely recognized as the ultimate photovoltaic solution—the project establishes a new benchmark for efficiency and sustainability in Britain's energy transition.

Mr. Leon Zhang, President of LONGi Europe, emphasized the partnership's significance: "The Bramley Project transcends conventional solar deployments – it's a declaration that BC technology has arrived as Britain's energy future. By selecting Hi-MO 9 for this trailblazing venture, Cero Generation demonstrates how visionary partners accelerate grid decarbonization through technological leadership."

Marta Martinez Queimadelos, CEO of Cero Generation, noted: "LONGi's cutting-edge BC modules align perfectly with our commitment to EU Taxonomy-compliant infrastructure. This collaboration ensures Bramley delivers maximum environmental impact while pioneering next-generation solar technology in the UK market."

The Bramley Project leverages Hi-MO 9's industry-leading 24.8% module efficiency and -0.26%/°C temperature coefficient to maximize energy harvest in Britain's variable climate. BC technology's superior low-light performance and degradation resistance ensure optimal returns on Cero's green financing while contributing to the project's wider socioeconomic benefits:

· Creation of 80+ local construction jobs

· £50,000 community fund for regional initiatives

· EU Taxonomy certification validating stringent sustainability criteria

As the first in Cero's 360MW UK co-located portfolio, Bramley establishes BC technology as the foundation for Britain's utility-scale solar expansion. The project's integration of Hi-MO 9 modules with BESS infrastructure delivers critical grid flexibility, positioning solar-storage hybrids as essential components of the UK's net-zero roadmap.