LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SM Advance Energy to govern the development of its solar energy projects in the Canary Islands and the Atlantic African region, including the Gran Canaria Solar Energy Technology Park (ESGC), with SM Advance Energy acting as project partner and operator.

This initiative will serve as a dynamic platform for showcasing photovoltaic innovation, integrating agrivoltaic systems, and furthering sustainability-driven research using LONGi’s latest technology offerings.

The ESGC Technology Park, situated in Gran Canaria, will feature the full portfolio of LONGi’s advanced module technologies—Hi‑MO 7, X10 and the newly unveiled Hi‑MO S10. The project will deploy 22 MW of TopCon BC 2.0 and 3.0 modules across multiple zones, demonstrating the latest breakthroughs in photovoltaic efficiency and performance.

At the heart of the project lies the Hi‑MO S10, also known as EcoLife Pro, which is LONGi’s first commercial-grade module utilizing Heterojunction Back Contact (HBC) technology. By combining HJT passivation benefits with the efficiency of back-contact cell design, the S10 achieves up to 27.3% cell efficiency and 25% module efficiency, delivering up to 510 W output at 250 W/m² power density. Enhanced by LONGi’s TaiRay wafers and bipolar rear passivation, the S10 offers 16% higher mechanical resilience and a 39% reduction in hotspot temperatures compared to TopCon, coupled with a 30-year product and performance warranty.

Zone PTESGC‑4 of the park will deploy the Hi‑MO S10 72HJD in a 5 MW bifacial ground-mounted installation—marking its first use in the Canary Islands. Spanning 38,460 m² of rocky terrain (Type A, B, and C), this zone is dedicated solely to photovoltaic generation without agrivoltaic integration.

Other park sectors will integrate agrivoltaic systems to support sustainable agriculture:

• PTESGC‑1: 56,900 m² for aloe vera, 1,200 m² greenhouse for vegetables, 400 m² vertical farming, 438 m² tropical fruit agritracking, 413 m² banana and cucumber structures.
• PTESGC‑2: 42,282 m² allocated for livestock grazing.
• PTESGC‑4.II: 17,552 m² for aromatic and medicinal plants.
• PTESGC‑5: 51,794 m² combining aloe vera with floral species.

Timeline & Scope:

• 2025: Procurement and preparatory engineering work.
• 2026: Installation and construction in key zones.
• 2027: Completion of all zones, grid connection, and energy injection.

“This project presents an exceptional opportunity for LONGi to showcase our full range of technologies within one initiative,” said Hugo Fernández, Managing Director of LONGi Solar DG for Southern Europe.

Charles Jiang, Global Vice President of LONGi Solar DG, remarked: “The ESGC Technology Park is a strategic milestone for LONGi in Europe. It not only reinforces our technological leadership in photovoltaics but also perfectly aligns with the EU’s climate objectives and Spain’s energy transition agenda.”

Santiago Marrero, Chairman of the ESGC Technology Park, added: “Through our alliance with LONGi, we aim to redefine solar energy’s role in the Canary Islands—not just as a power source but as a driver of ecological innovation, economic diversification, and educational engagement.”
Source: Official Website of LONGi