Bogotá, April 15, 2025 – LONGi, a global leader in photovoltaic manufacturing, has signed a collaboration agreement for knowledge transfer in the recycling of photovoltaic modules in Colombia with OCADE S.A.S., a Colombian company specialized in the comprehensive management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
This agreement aims to establish long-term cooperation between the two companies to develop activities related to the management and recycling of solar modules in the country. As part of this initiative, LONGi will provide OCADE with the necessary information and training to optimize the recycling processes of solar module components, empowering OCADE to expand its current services for the environmentally sound management of decommissioned solar panels.
With the rapid growth of photovoltaic installations in Colombia and the region, proper management of photovoltaic waste has become a key requirement to reduce energy waste and mitigate environmental impact. This agreement strengthens both companies’ commitment to the circular economy and sustainability, promoting responsible solutions for the solar energy sector in the country.
"At LONGi, sustainability is a fundamental pillar of our business vision. We are committed to supporting our customers in finding viable solutions for the end of life of their photovoltaic projects. This collaboration with OCADE reinforces our mission to ensure that solar energy is truly sustainable throughout its entire value chain," said Hugo Fernández, Country Manager Colombia, Utility Business Group at LONGi.
About OCADE
OCADE S.A.S. is a Colombian company founded in 1993, with high-quality standards in environmental consulting services and the environmentally sound management of solid waste, hazardous waste, and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The company has a multidisciplinary team of professionals with extensive national and international experience, committed to the Sustainable Development Goals and the circular economy in every project. https://www.ocade.net/
About LONGi
Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world’s leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.
Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/