LONGi Solar Technology Co., Ltd. has been awarded the EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 (TIA) in the category “Modules” for its high-efficiency Hybrid Passivated Back Contact (HPBC) 2.0 technology. The respective certificate was presented during KEY Energy, the Energy Transition Exhibition in Rimini, Italy. The recognition underlines LONGi's commitment to the advancement of solar technology, in particular back contact technology, and its continuous dedication to innovation and excellence in the renewable energy sector. In 2023, LONGi emphasized that back contact cells would be the focus of its technology development due to their superior conversion efficiency and future viability. Currently, two of LONGi's module types are equipped with HPBC 2.0: the Hi-MO 9, which is suitable for utility-scale projects, and the Hi-MO X10, which addresses the different needs of the residential and C&I markets. LONGi is the first company to win the Top Innovation Award for Europe in the "Modules" category since the award's inception in 2024.
Super Jia, President of LONGi Europe DG Business Unit, said: “We are honored to receive this prestigious award from EUPD, which recognizes our relentless commitment to innovation and excellence in photovoltaic technology. This achievement is a testament to LONGi’s leadership in back contact technology, setting new industry benchmarks for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.”
Francesco Emmolo, General Manager Italy and Greece LONGi Utility Business Unit, added: "Back contact technology is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the PV industry. This distinguished award serves as a testament to the immense innovation potential of BC technology, which continues to drive significant advancements in solar module efficiency and overall energy yield.”
Markus A.W. Hoehner, CEO of EUPD Group concluded: "LONGi's achievement in winning the EUPD Top Innovation Award 2025 for its Back Contact Cell Technology underscores its relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of solar efficiency and innovation. By combining record-breaking efficiency with superior design and durability, LONGi continues to set new industry standards. This recognition further reinforces LONGi’s strong market presence and technological leadership in the European PV sector."
EUPD Top Innovation Award granted by an independent panel of installers and industry experts
The EUPD Top Innovation Award recognizes outstanding products in the renewable energy industry. The EUPD Group, with its long-standing relationship with installers across Europe and globally, has formed the EUPD Sustainable Installer Committee, which serves as the jury for the Top Innovation Award. The jury highlights the products' innovation and impact in the renewable energy sector. LONGi has won the award in several countries, including Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Poland, the UK and others.
LONGi launched the second generation of HPBC back contact technology in 2024, achieving a 1% increase in absolute efficiency compared to the first generation. The new back contact technology HPBC 2.0 is currently used in LONGi's Hi-MO 9 for utility-scale projects and Hi-MO X10, a module series targeting the distributed generation market, which was launched in Europe in December 2024.
LONGi's HPBC 2.0 technology was selected on the basis of six factors
- Technology Advancement – The degree of technical enhancement compared to existing solutions.
- Environmental Impact – Contribution to sustainability, efficiency improvements, and carbon footprint reduction.
- Innovation Uniqueness – How distinct the innovation is compared to industry standards.
- Market Disruption – The technology’s ability to reshape or redefine market trends.
- Performance Metrics – Verified efficiency gains, durability, and real-world application advantages.
- End-User Benefits – How the innovation enhances value for customers, installers, and energy users.
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