- LONGi Green Energy partnered with ENGIE to supply Hi-MO 9 solar modules using back contact technology for large MENA solar projects across the Middle East and North Africa.
- ENGIE will deploy the high-efficiency modules to support utility-scale rollouts in heat-intensive regions.
Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. has signed a major agreement with French energy company ENGIE SA to supply Hi-MO 9 solar modules for large-scale photovoltaic projects across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The partnership will deploy LONGi’s back contact (BC) technology, which is considered a key innovation in utility-scale solar. The Hi-MO 9 module delivers a peak output of 670W and a conversion efficiency of 24.8%. The module reduces shading and captures more light by placing all electrodes on the rear side of the cell. It also features bifaciality of up to 80%, improving performance in desert conditions.
In addition, the design helps the panels stay efficient even in extreme heat, making them ideal for the MENA region. LONGi says the technology meets the demands of large projects in terms of cost, durability, and performance.
ENGIE will also install the modules across several large power plants connected to national and industrial grids. According to François-Xavier Boul, Managing Director for MENA Renewables & Batteries at ENGIE, the collaboration would serve as a reference model for future solar expansions in fast-growing markets.
Meanwhile, LONGi views the partnership as a strategic move to grow in developing markets. It aims to attract solar developers focused on reliable, high-performing and cost-effective solutions.
The MENA region has become a hotspot for solar expansion, with countries launching tenders totalling over 10 GW. They noted that several regional governments have issued tenders exceeding 10 GW in capacity, which is driving demand for high-efficiency, heat-resistant modules.
Industry experts suggest this supplier-developer collaboration could become a new benchmark for future solar project configurations in regions with high solar irradiation and extreme climate conditions.