LONGi attaches great importance to sustainability in its production facilities and operations, aspiring to a zero-carbon community. This involves building an advanced environmental control system, investing in protection programs, reducing energy and water consumption, increasing the use of renewable electricity, and enhancing waste recycling efforts. Every production facility adheres to strict green development principles, promoting clean and safe production practices throughout the manufacturing process.
Dedication to minimizing the environmental impact of products extends beyond production. End-of-Life considerations are integrated into the design phase, including prioritizing recyclable and degradable materials, advocating for waste-free and recyclable packaging designs, and minimizing the use of chemicals. In practice, scrapped products are recycled in an environmentally compliant manner, with more than 90% of module products being comprehensively recycled and reused, reflecting the company’s commitment to a circular economy.
In a pioneering move, fluorine-free backsheets have been adopted on a large scale, marking a first in the sector. This innovation, coupled with continuous research into advanced environmental materials, underscores the company’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of its products.
Product Recycling
The commitment to recycling extends globally. In 2021, the company joined the “PV Recycle Industry Development Center,” sponsored by the China ECOPV Alliance, to collaborate on recycling technologies and policy proposals. This collaboration continued in March 2023 with participation in the “PV Module Recycling Working Group,” led by the China Photovoltaic Industry Association. These efforts have driven advancements in PV module recycling technologies and industrial development.
Building on these global achievements, LONGi is now expanding its commitment to Brazil. The recent certification from the Brazilian photovoltaic recycler SunR and the international recycling association PV CYCLE marks the first of its kind in Latin America. While LONGi already holds the global PV CYCLE certification in countries such as China, the United States, and several others in Europe, this is the first issued in Latin America, reinforcing the company’s dedication to sustainable end-of-life management of solar products in the region.
With this certification, LONGi will support the growth of the recycling industry and the management of photovoltaic waste in Brazil, along with its clients, distributors, and end-users. The partnership with SunR will provide all the PV value chain access to a network for the collection, transport, and treatment of PV installations and components, ensuring a sustainable approach to the circularity of solar system products so more than 90% of PV products continue to be comprehensively recycled and reused.
The ongoing efforts highlight an unwavering pursuit of green development and environmental stewardship, setting a benchmark for the solar industry worldwide.
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