ZURICH, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1291 Group, a Swiss-founded independent insurance broker specializing in wealth protection and life-insurance solutions for high-net-worth families and their professional advisers, has acquired International Planning Group (IPG).

Marc-André Sola

The transaction provides 1291 Group with onshore access to the US market, the largest life insurance market in the world, together with access to US-domiciled insurance carriers and products.

The acquisition accelerates 1291 Group’s growth across the Americas, deepens its exposure to traditional life insurance, and complements its established expertise in tailored solutions, while bringing IPG’s existing client and partner relationships into the Group.

For high-net-worth families worldwide with a US nexus, it enables the Group to provide more support and greater depth in creating structures that are compliant and built for the long term.

IPG is a pioneer of the international life insurance industry, specializing in sophisticated life insurance-based strategies for wealth structuring for high-net-worth families, as well as executive benefit solutions for companies worldwide.

1291 Group Americas will temporarily operate IPG under its current brand as a wholly owned subsidiary. This ensures seamless continuity for clients and advisers. Financial terms are not being disclosed.

Marc-Andre Sola, Founder of 1291 Group, said: “We are honored to continue the legacy of this pioneering company that has played such a significant role in traditional life insurance across the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. By bringing our respective strengths together, we are creating a far stronger platform with greater reach and capability for the families and advisers we serve.”

Jon Baker, Founder of IPG, commented: “I am confident that 1291 Group is the right step for our clients, our team, and the relationships we have carefully cultivated. The businesses are highly complementary, with a shared culture of placing the needs of clients first. I look forward to the continued service and stability that will follow.”

Peter Guglietta, CEO of 1291 Group Americas and Group Head of Products (previously with IPG for 19 years), added: “I am both thrilled and humbled to lead the new business in the Americas. This acquisition will yield an organization unmatched in the industry. We remain focused on delivering seamless continuity while leveraging enhanced capabilities to serve clients across the Americas.”

About 1291 Group

1291 Group provides life-insurance and wealth protection solutions to safeguard family wealth across generations. With offices worldwide, we are licensed in over 35 countries and offer tax-compliant solutions in more than 60 countries, delivering global expertise with local insight, and guiding families and their advisers through complex financial landscapes with clarity and discretion.

About IPG

IPG has provided specialized insurance solutions across the Americas for decades, with particular strength in sophisticated life insurance-based strategies for wealth structuring and transfer planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.

Media Contact:
Anthony Hopson
Head of Marketing
1291 Group
hopson@1291group.com

DONGGUAN, China, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Digital Power hosted the 3rd Global C&I Visionaries Summit, a four-day event featuring Dawn and Horizon sessions. Over 800 participants from 50 countries explored cultural value, strategy & new product launch, cutting-edge commercial and industrial (C&I) solutions, and success stories, shaping future trends in digitalization and low-carbon development.

Zhou Jianjun, Vice President of Huawei and President of Global Marketing, Sales and Services, Huawei Digital Power, stated that residential and C&I sectors are leading the clean energy transition. Huawei strengthens capabilities and empowers partners, delivering cost-effective PV and energy storage system (ESS) solutions.

Xia Hesheng, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Huawei Digital Power, emphasized Huawei’s core values of customer-centricity, dedication, and persistence. Huawei Digital Power prioritizes quality in products and services across the entire lifecycle, collaborating with global partners to drive excellence.

Jack Tong, President of Residential and C&I Marketing and Sales Service, Huawei Digital Power, unveiled Huawei FusionSolar C&I strategy and new products. The One-Fits-All 2.0 solution reduces the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and ensures safe, reliable power from generation to consumption, achieving higher levelized benefit of electricity (LBOE).

Allen Zeng, President of Technical Service & Operation Dept, Huawei Digital Power, noted that Huawei Digital Power’s service teams synergize services and equipment, and combine premium quality, reliable O&M, and performance assurance to ensure long-term success.

Huawei FusionSolar solution expert team introduced tailored solutions for large-, medium-, and small-scale projects, and explored the innovative application of the PV+ESS+charger integrated solution. Based on AI technologies, they offered insights, strategies, case studies, and marketing methodologies to empower global visionaries.

14 global visionaries shared insights and practices for key C&I application scenarios, including supermarkets, hotels, cold chain, logistics, manufacturing, and business parks, spanning solution design, project execution, and value-added operations, to boost efficiency, build sustainability, and enhance customer value.

• In the Netherlands, the fire department secured safer, sustainable energy.
• In Myanmar, a beverage factory improved efficiency and cut costs.
• In Germany, a business park overcame transformation challenges, ensuring operational excellence, and the local logistics industry gained tangible benefits.
• In Malaysia, a battery factory achieved reliable green power in harsh environments.
• In Pakistan’s mountains, a hospital gained 24/7 stable power supply, safeguarding lives.
• In Chile, a factory ensured uninterrupted production with lower electricity costs.
• In Brazil, a supermarket guaranteed reliable power, pioneering retail energy applications.
• In Mexico, a food factory reduced electricity costs, achieving higher energy efficiency.
• In Kenya, schools embraced green energy, lighting the path to low-carbon education.

C&I visionaries drive inclusive energy access, green transformation, and high-quality growth. The summit united global leaders to align real-world needs with innovation, accelerating PV+ESS+charger adoption. Huawei Digital Power, guided by openness and shared success, will deepen partnerships and advance sustainable industry development to shape a greener future.

Learn more about the summit at Huawei Digital Power’s official website: 
https://solar.huawei.com/en/news/2026/huawei-successfully-hosts-the-3rd-global-c-i-visionaries-summit/

TIANJIN, China, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Zhonghuan (“TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co., Ltd.”) announced the launch of its next-generation BC (back-contact) high-efficiency module at its Tianjin manufacturing base this month, marking a major milestone as the company transitions BC technology from advanced development into large-scale commercial production. Featuring a unique combination of proprietary BC architecture and in-house silicon wafer technology, the new module delivers up to 25.2% module efficiency and 680W power output, offering a high-performance solution for utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) solar applications.

The launch further strengthens TCL Zhonghuan’s position in next-generation PV technology and underscores its commitment to driving higher efficiency, greater reliability, and lower lifecycle energy costs across the solar industry.

Advancing BC Technology Through Integrated Innovation

Unlike conventional BC products available in the market, TCL Zhonghuan’s BC platform is built on a fully integrated technology foundation spanning wafers, cells, and modules. The company’s competitive advantages include a robust portfolio of more than 1,600 foundational BC patents, dedicated BC wafer development, and decades of research and manufacturing expertise.

The newly launched modules are manufactured using TCL Zhonghuan’s proprietary high-efficiency silicon wafers. Based on the company’s advanced low-carbon wafer technology platform, these wafers feature minority carrier lifetimes exceeding 1,000 μs, providing an ideal foundation for high-efficiency BC cell architectures. Combined with an optimized cell design, the technology supports conversion efficiencies exceeding 27% at the cell level while maintaining a temperature coefficient as low as -0.26%/°C.

To further enhance system reliability, TCL Zhonghuan has introduced a next-generation hotspot mitigation design that can reduce hotspot temperatures by up to 50°C compared with conventional modules. The modules also demonstrate excellent low-irradiance performance, with a weak-light response factor exceeding 95%, enabling stable energy generation under diverse operating conditions.

Setting a New Benchmark for High-Efficiency Modules

The new N-type BC modules combine TCL Zhonghuan’s proprietary N-type wafer technology with advanced BC cell architecture, delivering strong performance across multiple dimensions.

With a mass-production efficiency of up to 25.2% and maximum power output reaching 680W, the modules are on par with mainstream BC products in terms of power rating. They incorporate enhanced resistance to fire risk, partial shading, and dust accumulation, while offering a 30-year linear power warranty and a 15-year product warranty.

The modules also achieve a bifaciality factor of 80% ± 5%, enabling higher rear-side energy generation and increased overall energy yield. Long-term reliability has been further strengthened through advanced PID-resistant design, limiting lifecycle power degradation to below 1% under testing conditions. The products have successfully passed rigorous certification and validation processes conducted by internationally recognized testing organizations.

In addition to performance advantages, the modules feature a busbar-free front surface that creates a clean, all-black appearance, making them particularly suitable for BIPV and premium rooftop applications. Their versatility also allows deployment across utility-scale, commercial, and distributed generation projects, helping customers reduce LCOE and maximize long-term project value.

Reinforcing Leadership in BC Technology

As an early pioneer and long-term innovator in BC technology, TCL Zhonghuan has leveraged more than four decades of semiconductor materials expertise and extensive photovoltaic manufacturing experience to establish a distinctive BC technology platform. By combining advanced BC cell architecture with proprietary strengths in large-format wafers, N-type materials, and intelligent manufacturing, the company has created a vertically integrated innovation ecosystem that accelerates technology commercialization and performance improvement.

TCL Zhonghuan possesses one of the industry’s most comprehensive BC intellectual property portfolios. Since achieving the world’s first commercial-scale production of IBC cells in 2004, the company has continued to expand its innovation footprint, securing more than 1,600 globally authorized BC patents covering crystal growth, cell structures, manufacturing processes, and module packaging technologies.

As global demand for high-efficiency solar solutions continues to grow, TCL Zhonghuan remains committed to advancing solar innovation through continuous technology development and manufacturing excellence. Working closely with customers and industry partners worldwide, the company will continue to accelerate the adoption of next-generation PV technologies and contribute to a more sustainable, low-carbon energy future.