LONGi surpasses 60GW BC commercial milestone, energizing global leadership in Back Contact innovation

Munich, 15th June 2026 – LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, today announced that its Back Contact (BC) technology platform has surpassed a cumulative 60GW in commercial sales and shipments. This milestone marks a pivotal shift in the global solar market toward widespread adoption of next-generation, ultra-high-efficiency modules.

The achievement underscores LONGi’s rapid commercial momentum. Driven by strong market performance throughout 2025 (22.87GW shipped) and a powerful first quarter in 2026 (8.34GW shipped), BC technology has officially transitioned from a niche premium architecture into the global mainstream platform for high-efficiency solar applications.

The momentum is rapidly accelerating. Fresh off the heels of the SNEC exhibition in Shanghai, LONGi disclosed a massive deployment target, projecting full-year shipments to reach approximately 100GW of wafers and 80GW of modules. Propelled by an unprecedented surge in market demand and the rapid scale-up of its next-generation technology, LONGi anticipates its cumulative BC solar module shipments will break all historical industry barriers to skyrocket past the 100GW milestone by the end of 2026. This trajectory positions BC technology to dominate more than 65% of the company's total annual shipments, solidifying a new era where Back Contact serves as the primary engine for global decarbonization.

A new era of global commercialization

As the photovoltaic industry matures, competitive dynamics are shifting away from sheer capacity expansion toward lifecycle value, reliability, and superior energy yield. Modern developers and EPC partners look beyond mere nameplate power; they prioritize site adaptability and long-term asset performance.

LONGi’s BC technology is uniquely engineered for this market evolution. By placing both positive and negative electrodes on the rear side of the cell, the architecture eliminates front-side gridline shading, maximizing sunlight absorption and delivering significantly higher energy generation under real-world operating conditions. For utility-scale and distributed projects alike, this translates to optimal land utilization, reduced O&M pressure, and maximized return on investment.

R&D-driven, scenario-based innovation

This commercial milestone is backed by LONGi’s unwavering commitment to research and development, including an RMB 4.3 billion R&D investment in 2025 alone. Rather than treating solar modules as standardized commodities, LONGi is utilizing its BC platform to pioneer a broad product ecosystem tailored to specific environmental challenges.

Following the large-scale global rollout of its HPBC 2.0 products in 2025, LONGi’s R&D strategy has increasingly focused on full-scenario value creation. Whether mitigating the risks of heavy snow and hail, resisting salt corrosion in coastal regions, or optimizing performance in high-wind and dust-heavy desert environments, LONGi’s scenario-specific engineering ensures high bankability and robust risk management for investors worldwide.

This tailored approach is particularly vital in Europe, where strict sustainability standards, limited land availability, and high expectations for lifecycle performance dominate the market landscape.

Experience the future of solar at Intersolar Europe

To experience these innovations firsthand, LONGi invites partners, media, and attendees to visit Booth A2.170 at Intersolar Europe in Munich.

LONGi will showcase its latest cutting-edge products and advanced solutions across both the Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sectors. Furthermore, the company will officially disclose its visionary LONGi ONE strategy, a comprehensive blueprint designed to deliver fully integrated, seamless, and high-performance clean energy ecosystems for the next generation of global solar deployment.

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