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Hithium Shines at ESIE 2025, Ushering in a New Era of High-capacity Energy Storage

BEIJING, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From April 10 to 12, the 13th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo (ESIE 2025) took place in Beijing. Hithium presented its full-spectrum innovation in energy storage, presenting a customized product matrix covering diverse scenarios—from long-duration energy storage to extreme environments, and from commercial and industrial (C&I) to residential applications.

At this year’s ESIE, Hithium presented its full-scenario customized product matrix, featuring the ∞Cell 587Ah energy storage battery, the ∞Power 6.25MWh 2h BESS, the ∞Pack+ high-capacity platform, and the ∞Cell N162Ah sodium-ion battery. Also on display were the 50Ah cylindrical cell, the 314Ah and ∞Cell 1175Ah high-capacity battery cells, and the ∞Block 261kWh all-in-one C&I cabinet—collectively showcasing Hithium’s strong innovation capabilities and scenario-driven deployment strategy across the energy storage landscape.

Co-defining 587Ah Format: ∞Cell 587Ah Format Gains Industry Recognition

At the exhibition, Hithium’s newly launched ∞Cell 587Ah energy storage battery—measuring 73.5×286×216mm (W×L×H)—became a centerpiece of attention, with five leading companies across the supply chain showcasing the battery at this year’s ESIE. This marked the first time the 587Ah format has been co-defined by multiple key players, signaling that Hithium’s proprietary standard may soon evolve into a widely adopted industry benchmark.

The ∞Cell 587Ah energy storage battery is the result of precise engineering and system-level optimization. Hithium identified 6.25MWh as the optimal energy capacity for today’s large-scale systems, 587Ah as the ideal battery capacity for balancing system efficiency and cost, and 73.5×286×216mm (W×L×H) as the optimal physical size for a 587Ah battery cell.

Equipped with the ∞Cell 587Ah energy storage battery, Hithium’s ∞Power 6.25MWh 2h energy storage system offers five key advantages: standardization, easy maintenance, superior safety, efficient layout, and high compatibility. These strengths help reduce R&D investment for system integrators while delivering competitive benefits in the form of ultra-high capacity, ultra-high safety, and ultra-low cost.

Proactively Shaping Industry Standards, as Long-duration Energy Storage Becomes the Prevailing Trend

Hithium technical experts Yuxuan Liu and Wei Zhu also delivered keynote presentations titled “Unlocking the Optimal Format of 587Ah Energy Storage Battery: Advancing Toward 6.25MWh Energy Freedom” and “Product Validation of kAh-class Batteries and Long-duration Storage Systems.” The keynotes offered in-depth insights into Hithium’s technological strengths and application solutions in the fields of large-capacity battery cells and long-duration energy storage.

By introducing new technologies, new solutions and new standards to energy storage sector, Hithium has further contributed to fostering the market and cultivating new drivers of productivity—accelerating technological advancement and industry upgrades, and paving the way for high-quality development across the industry.

Hithium Shines at ESIE 2025
Hithium Shines at ESIE 2025

 

CGTN: Golden Threads: China and Asian Countries Cooperating to Build a Better Future

BEIJING, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A CGTN documentary focusing on China’s role in empowering countries across Asia, “Golden Threads” is made up of three individual stories that vividly showcase how China is building a community with a shared future together with its neighboring countries.


CGTN: Golden Threads: China and Asian Countries Cooperating to Build a Better Future

These are three stories about inspired individuals and nations in Asia that are working together to protect the natural environment and cultural heritage that makes this continent so vibrant and diverse. In Malaysia, a green energy revolution made possible by technology is silently bringing about sweeping change. Thanks to advanced Chinese technology and expertise, people from all walks of life in Malaysia are harvesting the rays of the sun in increasing numbers. At the same time, these efforts are helping to lower expenses while also protecting the nation’s stunning natural environment. In Vietnam, cross-border conservation efforts between China and Vietnam are ensuring that future generations will be able to live in a world that includes the Eastern Black Crested Gibbons. Decades ago, this primate was believed extinct, but not too long ago a small population was found to have survived in the lush jungles on the border between China and Vietnam. Today their numbers are growing thanks to technology and a passion for wildlife protection. Many of those involved in these efforts have found their lives greatly enriched by helping to protect this natural treasure. In Cambodia, the glorious culture and architecture of the ancient Khmer civilization is being preserved thanks to collaboration between Cambodian and China. Today the ancient carvings at Angkor Wat are no longer in danger, and they stand as a constant visual reminder of Cambodia’s identity and its cultural confidence. All across Asia, people are finding newfound strength in preservation efforts that link them to their roots while also strengthening ties between nations and cultures.

The title of this documentary, Golden Threads, reflects the belief that connections act as valuable threads bringing people and nations closer together in a community that promotes shared progress and prosperity. When people and nations work together with a common goal for the future, nothing is impossible.

FAMSUN Team Restores Myanmar’s Feed Production After Earthquake

BANGKOK, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region on March 28, 2025, agri-tech leader FAMSUN launched a swift, cross-border response coordinated through its Southeast Asia hub to support the recovery of the critical animal feed industry. The quake significantly damaged key feed production facilities, halting production at major feed mills operated by partners like CP Group, New Hope, Sunjin, KSP Myanmar, and Diamond.

Within 24 hours, FAMSUN formed an eight-member joint technical expert task force from its Bangkok regional headquarters. Navigating significant travel disruptions with support from regional colleagues, the team reached the Mandalay epicenter by April 5 and immediately began recovery operations.

Restoring Production and Safeguarding Food Supply

In just 48 hours, FAMSUN successfully restored stable operations at four key feed mills in the Mandalay area. One facility saw repair time cut by 60% thanks to the innovative application of pre-fabricated modular components in its damaged conveying system.

These efforts were key to restoring feed supply for Myanmar’s livestock sector and supporting the country’s food production.

FAMSUN engineers work with local teams to restore production and provide essential aid to affected families.
FAMSUN engineers work with local teams to restore production and provide essential aid to affected families.

Humanitarian Support for Affected Communities

Beyond technical recovery efforts, FAMSUN also extended critical humanitarian aid to communities impacted by the earthquake. Valued at over 40 million Myanmar Kyat, the aid package included essential supplies such as medicine, food, drinking water, and cash assistance.

Working closely with its partners and clients, FAMSUN delivered these supplies directly to affected families through local feed mill facilities and with the support of organizations including the China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (CECCM), the Myanmar Sichuan and Chongqing Chamber of Commerce (MSCC), and the Myanmar Livestock Federation (Mandalay).

“FAMSUN’s aid during this critical time brings hope for recovery to the people and the industry,” stated Dr. Nay Thuyein, Chairman of the Myanmar Livestock Federation (Mandalay).

Regional Cooperation in Action

Benefiting from Thailand’s regional logistics strengths, FAMSUN’s cross-border relief effort highlighted the role of private-sector expertise in enhancing crisis response capabilities.

“We will continue to deepen local cooperation and contribute our professional expertise to the high-quality development of the region’s agro-industry,” affirmed Jason Fan, Vice President of FAMSUN. FAMSUN is now extending support to other affected areas like Taunggyi, reaffirming its commitment to Southeast Asia’s food security and resilience.

 

SenseTime’s SenseNova V6: China’s Most Advanced Multimodal Model with the Lowest Cost in the Industry

Integrating AI into Everyday Life 

HONG KONG, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SenseTime launched its newly upgraded large model series, SenseNova V6, at its Tech Day event held in several locations, including Shanghai and Shenzhen. Leveraging advances in the training of multimodal long chain-of-thought (CoT), global memory, and reinforcement learning, the model delivers industry-leading multimodal reasoning capabilities while setting a new benchmark for cost efficiency.

The capabilities of the SenseNova V6 model have been greatly enhanced, with strong advantages in long CoT, reasoning, mathematical capabilities, and global memory. Its multimodal reasoning capabilities ranked first in China when benchmarked against GPT-o1, while its data analysis performance outpaced GPT-4o. It also combines high performance with cost efficiency. Its multimodal training efficiency is aligned with that of language models, providing the lowest training costs in the industry. Its reasoning costs are also the lowest in the industry. The new lightweight full-modal interactive model, SenseNova V6 Omni, delivers the most advanced multimodal interactive capabilities in China. It is China’s first large model that supports in-depth analysis of 10-minute mid-to-long form videos, benchmarked against Gemini 2.5 Turbo to be among the strongest in its class.

Dr. Xu Li, Chairman of the Board and CEO of SenseTime, said, “AI’s true purpose is found in our everyday lives. SenseNova V6 has pushed past the boundaries of multimodality, unlocking infinite possibilities in reasoning and intelligence.”


Multimodal long-chain reasoning, reinforcement learning, and global memory: SenseNova V6 leads the way in enabling multimodal deep thinking

As a native Mixture of Experts (MoE)-based multimodal general foundation model with over 600 billion parameters, SenseNova V6 has achieved multiple technological breakthroughs. A single model is able to perform a range of tasks across text and multimodal domains, including:

  • Long CoT: Trained on over 200B high-quality multimodal long CoT data, with the longest CoT reaching 64K;
  • Mathematical Capabilities: Significantly outperformed GPT-4o in data analysis capabilities;
  • Reasoning Capabilities: Ranked first in China for multimodal deep reasoning, benchmarked against GPT-o1;
  • Global Memory: First in China to achieve long-form video understanding, supporting content of 10 minutes in length for comprehension and deep reasoning.

In leading benchmark evaluations of reasoning and multimodal capabilities, SenseNova V6 achieved state-of-the-art results across multiple metrics.

Key indicators: SenseNova V6 demonstrated strong overall performance in language tasks, on par with leading international models. It excelled in multimodal capabilities, with outstanding results in all aspects. Both its language reasoning and multimodal reasoning capabilities are benchmarked against leading international models such as GPT-4.5 and Gemini 2.0 Pro. Strong reasoning capabilities: From SenseNova 5.5 to V6/V6 Reasoner, the SenseNova unified model demonstrated significant improvements
Key indicators: SenseNova V6 demonstrated strong overall performance in language tasks, on par with leading international models. It excelled in multimodal capabilities, with outstanding results in all aspects. Both its language reasoning and multimodal reasoning capabilities are benchmarked against leading international models such as GPT-4.5 and Gemini 2.0 Pro. Strong reasoning capabilities: From SenseNova 5.5 to V6/V6 Reasoner, the SenseNova unified model demonstrated significant improvements

Based on more than 200B of high-quality multimodal long CoT data, SenseTime leverages multi-agent collaboration to synthesize and verify long CoT. SenseNova V6 has developed exceptional multimodal reasoning capabilities, supporting multimodal long CoTs up to 64K tokens, enabling the model’s long-term thinking capability.

In solving complex real-world problems, SenseNova V6 utilizes its robust hybrid image and text understanding and reasoning capabilities to help users with a range of tasks.

For complex document processing scenarios, SenseNova V6 is able to help users with difficult tasks through its strong multimodal reasoning capabilities. For example, in insurance claims processing, SenseNova V6 can assess whether the submitted commercial health insurance claims meet the requirements. It can detect issues such as unnecessary prescriptions and examinations, missing documents, or incomplete submissions.

Leveraging breakthroughs in multimodal reinforcement learning, SenseTime has developed a hybrid reinforcement learning framework for various image-text tasks, based on different difficulty levels and multi-reward models.

China’s first model to break the 10-minute barrier in video understanding, achieving analysis of extended content within seconds

With its global memory capability, SenseNova V6 overcomes the limitations of traditional models that could only support short videos, and now supports full-framerate analysis of 10-minute videos.

With advanced comprehension capabilities, SenseNova V6 is also able to intelligently edit and extract video highlights, helping users to retain memorable moments.

SenseTime’s proprietary technology aligns visual information (images), auditory information (speech and sounds), linguistic information (subtitles and spoken language), and temporal logic to form a multimodal unified sequential representation. Based on this framework, it applies fine-grained cascading compression and content-aware dynamic filtering to achieve high-ratio compression of long videos. A 10-minute video can be compressed into 16K tokens while retaining key semantics.

Human-like interaction: SenseNova V6 Omni launches with multi-industry deployment 

With the launch of SenseNova V6, SenseNova’s has upgraded its real-time interactive unified large model to SenseNova V6 Omni, with deep optimizations across scenarios, including role-playing, translation and reading, cultural tourism guiding, picture book narration, and mathematical explanation. 

In translation and reading scenarios, SenseNova V6 Omni enables users to achieve precise spatial interactions with a simple finger gesture. The model also accurately understands the relationship between local and global information, providing a more intuitive and human-like interactive experience.

SenseNova V6 Omni features more human-like perceptual and expressive abilities, as well as emotional understanding. It has been deployed across multiple industries and scenarios, including embodied intelligence, becoming the first commercialized full-modality real-time interactive model in China.

Full-featured version of SenseChat launched, now available for preview

SenseTime has released a comprehensive update to SenseChat, along with a brand-new app built on the complete capabilities of SenseNova V6. Through a single access point, users can engage in seamless multimodal interactive streaming experiences across text, images, and video.

The SenseChat app is available for preview and SenseNova V6 is now available for trial via the SenseChat web platform at https://chat.sensetime.com/wb/chat.

RMB100 million in vouchers released to accelerate full-stack scenario implementation

SenseTime also announced a dedicated subsidy of RMB100 million, aimed at advancing emerging fields such as embodied intelligence and AIGC. Through targeted and multi-dimensional initiatives, SenseTime is delivering a one-stop solution designed for high efficiency, low cost, and end-to-end AI implementation,  spanning expert consulting, model training, and reasoning validation.

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About SenseTime

SenseTime is a leading AI software company focused on creating a better AI-empowered future through innovation. We are committed to advancing the state of the art in AI research, developing scalable and affordable AI software platforms that benefit businesses, people and society as a whole, while attracting and nurturing top talents to shape the future together.

With our roots in the academic world, we invest in our original and cutting-edge research that allows us to offer and continuously improve industry-leading AI capabilities in universal multimodal and multi-task models, covering key fields across perception intelligence, natural language processing, decision intelligence, AI-enabled content generation, as well as key capabilities in AI chips, sensors and computing infrastructure. Our proprietary AI infrastructure, SenseCore, integrates computing power, algorithms, and platforms, enabling us to build the “SenseNova” foundation model sets and R&D system that unlocks the ability to perform general AI tasks at low cost and with high efficiency. Our technologies are trusted by customers and partners in many industry verticals including Generative AI, Computer Vision and Smart Auto. 

SenseTime has been actively involved in the development of national and international industry standards on data security, privacy protection, ethical and sustainable AI, working closely with multiple domestic and multilateral institutions on ethical and sustainable AI development. SenseTime was the only AI company in Asia to have its Code of Ethics for AI Sustainable Development selected by the United Nations as one of the key publication references in the United Nations Resource Guide on AI Strategies, and was published in June 2021.

SenseTime Group Inc. has successfully listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX). We have offices in markets including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanping, Qingdao, Xi’an, Macau, Kyoto, Tokyo, Singapore, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and South Korea, etc., as well as presence in Germany, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. For more information, please visit SenseTime’s official website or LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Youtube pages. 

Clinical research results for Kelun-Biotech’s TROP2 ADC sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) published in Nature Medicine, a top international medical journal

CHENGDU, China, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) today announced that results from a Phase 3 registrational clinical study evaluating the novel TROP2 antibody drug conjugate (ADC) sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) for the treatment of adult patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and results from an early Phase I/II clinical study of sac-TMT for the treatment of adult patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were published in the top international medical journal Nature Medicine (Impact Factor (IF)= 58.7).

Results

TNBC: Based on the results of the multicenter, randomized, controlled Phase III OptiTROP-Breast01 (NCT05347134) clinical study, the current publication reports on the efficacy and safety of sac-TMT versus investigator’s choice chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic TNBC. The results of the study showed that sac-TMT demonstrated statistically and clinically significant improvements in both progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) compared to investigator’s choice chemotherapy. Based on this study, sac-TMT was approved for marketing for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic TNBC who have received at least two prior systemic therapies (at least one of them for advanced or metastatic setting). The data from this study were presented in an oral presentation at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

NSCLC: Based on the results of two early clinical studies of sac-TMT, the article reports on the efficacy and safety of sac-TMT in previously treated advanced NSCLC with or without epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. The article also explored in vitro experiments on the potential mechanisms of sac-TMT treatment for NSCLC, suggesting that EGFR mutations can increase the endocytosis and anti-tumor activity of TROP2 ADCs.

Dr. Michael Ge, CEO of Kelun-Biotech said, “These successful publications in Nature Medicine mark the international academic community’s recognition of the clinical efficacy and application value of sac-TMT in the treatment of advanced TNBC and NSCLC. The Company’s novel product, sac-TMT, has been marketed in China for two indications. Meanwhile, the Company is also actively promoting the registrational clinical studies of sac-TMT in multiple indications, including breast cancer and lung cancer. Kelun-Biotech has always been committed to promoting innovation and leadership, and we look forward to continuing our research in the field of ADCs in partnership with MSD.”

About sac-TMT (佳泰莱®)

Sac-TMT, a core product of the Company, is a novel human TROP2 ADC in which the Company has proprietary intellectual property rights, targeting advanced solid tumors such as NSCLC, breast cancer (BC), gastric cancer (GC), gynecological tumors, among others. Sac-TMT is developed with a novel linker to conjugate the payload, a belotecan-derivative topoisomerase I inhibitor with a drug-to-antibody-ratio (DAR) of 7.4. Sac-TMT specifically recognizes TROP2 on the surface of tumor cells by recombinant anti-TROP2 humanized monoclonal antibodies, which is then endocytosed by tumor cells and releases KL610023 intracellularly. KL610023, as a topoisomerase I inhibitor, induces DNA damage to tumor cells, which in turn leads to cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis. In addition, it also releases KL610023 in the tumor microenvironment. Given that KL610023 is membrane permeable, it can enable a bystander effect, or in other words kill adjacent tumor cells.

In May 2022, the Company licensed the exclusive rights to MSD (the tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) to develop, use, manufacture and commercialize sac-TMT in all territories outside of Greater China (includes Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan).

To date, two indications for sac-TMT have been approved and marketed in China for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic TNBC who have received at least two prior systemic therapies (at least one of them for advanced or metastatic setting) and EGFR mutation-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC following progression on EGFR-TKI therapy and platinum-based chemotherapy. Sac-TMT became the first domestic ADC with global intellectual property rights to be fully approved for marketing. It is also the world’s first TROP2 ADC to be approved for marketing in a lung cancer indication. In addition, the NDA application for sac-TMT for the treatment of adult patients with EGFR-mutant locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who progressed after treatment with EGFR-TKI therapy was accepted by the NMPA, and was included in the priority review and approval process. As of today, Kelun-Biotech has initiated 8 registrational clinical studies in China. MSD has initiated 12 ongoing Phase 3 global clinical studies of sac-TMT as a monotherapy or with pembrolizumab or other agents for several types of cancer. These studies are sponsored and led by MSD.

About Kelun-Biotech

Kelun-Biotech(6990.HK)is a holding subsidiary of Kelun Pharmaceutical (002422.SZ), which focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, commercialization and global collaboration of innovative biological drugs and small molecule drugs. The company focuses on major disease areas such as solid tumors, autoimmune, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases, and in establishing a globalized drug development and industrialization platform to address the unmet medical needs in China and the rest of world. The Company is committed to becoming a leading global enterprise in the field of innovative drugs. At present, the Company has more than 30 ongoing key innovative drug projects, of which 3 projects have been approved for marketing, 1 project is in the NDA stage, and more than 10 projects are in the clinical stage. The company has established one of the world’s leading proprietary ADC platforms, OptiDC™, and has 1 ADC project approved for marketing, 1 ADC project in NDA stage, and multiple ADC or novel ADC projects in clinical or preclinical research stage. For more information, please visit https://kelun-biotech.com/.

Redefining family vacations: Club Med unveils the first family oasis in Asia Pacific

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays for 75 years, is thrilled to announce the launch of the brand new Family Oasis at Club Med Phuket, marking its first dedicated family space in the Asia Pacific region.

The Lai Thai Family Oasis features a variety of room configurations spread over two floors to suit a range of family needs
The Lai Thai Family Oasis features a variety of room configurations spread over two floors to suit a range of family needs

A tropical heaven for ultimate family bonding
Inspired by beautifully intricate Thai patterns and design, also known as Lai Thai, the Lai Thai Family Oasis provides a dedicated haven for families where quality, happy memories are created.

Within this space lies a vibrant Splash Park for toddlers and young children. Fun slides, colourful water canons, waterspouts and sprays, giant splash buckets, lounge chairs and a poolside snack bar offer a comfortable respite and provides all-day refreshment, ensuring an easy, safe and engaging environment.

Accommodation
These include mobility-friendly access rooms:

  • 24 Family Superior rooms
  • 08 Family Themed rooms

Each room can comfortably accommodate up to two adults, two children under 11 and one baby.

Family Themed rooms offer a unique holiday experience with its whimsical banyan tree motif and playful forest-inspired design, including amenities for children of all ages as well as age-appropriate activity and welcome kits.

Ground-floor rooms offer the luxury of a terrace where families can relax easily, and opens up directly to the Splash Park, while first-floor rooms boast private balconies overlooking the lively Splash Park.0020

About Club Med Phuket
Throughout 2022, the resort revitalised its communal spaces, including the main pool, restaurant, bar, and meeting rooms, seamlessly integrating its heritage with modern design elements, with the initial phase of renovations completed last December.

Discover three distinct zones within the resort: the new Family Oasis, a Zen Area, and the Heart of the Resort. The Family Oasis features unique family activities from the Amazing Family program and water games designed for all ages. The Zen Area provides a tranquil space for relaxation and the Heart of the Resort encompasses the theatre for nightly entertainment, the main restaurant, bar, and lobby.

The family-friendly resort invites exploration, offering a range of exhilarating sports and activities, and enriching cultural experiences. Furthermore, Club Med’s signature Kids Club provides a comprehensive program for children aged 4 months to 17 years, under the attentive care of dedicated G.O.s.

The Lai Thai Family Oasis at Club Med Phuket has officially opened its doors on 06 April 2025. For more information and booking inquiries, please visit Club Med’s website.

Disclaimer: This media release is distributed in the Vietnam region; the booking terms and conditions may only apply to specific markets. Additionally, this release is available for pickup by other regional news channels, offering opportunities for broader coverage and increased visibility.

BC Reshapes the Future: LONGi Launches Upgraded Hi-MO 9 Module with Industry-Leading 24.8% Efficiency

WUHU, China, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi Green Energy Technology, a global leader in solar innovation, unveiled the upgraded Hi-MO 9 module powered by its HPBC 2.0 technology in Anhui, China. The latest iteration achieves a groundbreaking 24.8% conversion efficiency and a maximum power output of 670W, outperforming mainstream TOPCon modules by 40W in mass production. This advancement positions Hi-MO 9 as a transformative force for enhancing photovoltaic power plant value worldwide. 

The launch of Hi-MO X9
The launch of Hi-MO X9

Full-Scenario Power Generation Breakthrough: Bifaciality Exceeds 80%

The newly upgraded Hi-MO 9 module, engineered with LONGi’s proprietary HPBC 2.0 technology, redefines all-scenario power generation performance. By integrating innovative 0BB (0 Busbar) technology and full-area passivation (half-cell architecture), LONGi has boosted module power by 10W, reaching a peak of 670W,with an efficiency of up to 24.8%. The optimized rear-side grid design enabled by 0BB (0 Busbar) technology elevates bifaciality to over 80%, significantly enhancing overall energy yield. Compared to TOPCon modules, Hi-MO 9 delivers a 1.5% absolute efficiency gain, increases installed capacity by approximately 6.4% under equivalent land area, and reduces upfront investment costs of photovoltaic power plant. 

Beyond standard conditions, Hi-MO 9 demonstrates exceptional resilience in challenging environments such as partial shading, high-temperature/high-humidity regions, and low-light scenarios. Over the past year, multiple field demonstration projects have revealed the Hi-MO 9 module’s “remarkable” energy generation capabilities across varied environments. In Hainan, China’s high-temperature, high-humidity environment, LONGi’s Hi-MO 9 module delivers a 1.89% per-watt energy yield advantage over conventional TOPCon modules. In arid Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the gain reaches 1.62%. Data from additional BC power plants further confirm the exceptional power generation capabilities of the HPBC 2.0-powered Hi-MO 9 module, underscoring its proven reliability across diverse global climates.

World Record Broken: Photovoltaic Efficiency Reaches New Heights 

At the event, LONGi announced a groundbreaking achievement in high-efficiency PV cell technology, setting an unprecedented world record: 

  • 27.81% Conversion Efficiency for its self-developed HIBC (Heterojunction Interdigitated Back Contact) silicon solar cells, certified through rigorous calibration tests by Germany’s ISFH (Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin).

The achievement not only reignites global market optimism toward cutting-edge solar solutions but also solidifies LONGi’s role as a trailblazer in delivering transformative energy technologies. 

Unlocking Greater Commercial Value: Global Optimal BC Solar Power Plant Design Challenge Launched 

To further amplify the market potential of high-efficiency BC technology, LONGi partnered with TÜV Rheinland, a globally renowned third-party institution, to launch the “Global Optimal BC Solar Power Plant Design Challenge”during the event. The competition, open to consultancies, EPC firms, and renewable energy investors worldwide, invites innovative designs for ground-mounted power plant projects exceeding 50MW across diverse application scenarios. Submissions will be accepted from April 11 to November 30, 2025. TÜV Rheinland will lead an expert panel in rigorously evaluating entries based on BC technology integration, PVsyst simulation results, and design innovation. The total prize purse amounts to approximately 280,000 USD. (Details : http://www.longi.com)

Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, emphasized: “BC technology represents the ultimate advancement in crystalline silicon solar cells. With a mature global ecosystem, high-efficiency BC modules are rapidly being deployed across diverse applications. The upgraded Hi-MO 9, powered by HPBC 2.0, will deliver unparalleled value to customers worldwide. We are committed to sharing BC innovations with global partners to build a sustainable future.” 

LONGi’s global order reserves for BC modules has exceeded 40GW. The expanding deployment of BC power plants worldwide will drive higher returns for clients and redefine the future of the photovoltaic industry.

 

XCMG Crane Showcases Six European-Tailored Models at bauma 2025, Secures Bulk Orders with Sustainable Innovation

MUNICH, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction machinery trade fair, XCMG Crane made a resounding statement about its commitment to the European market by unveiling six cutting-edge crane models, engineered specifically for European demands. With a focus on sustainability, intelligent design, and localized solutions, XCMG Crane demonstrated its role as a trusted partner in Europe’s green transition and urban renewal initiatives.

XCMG Crane Showcases Six European-Tailored Models at bauma 2025.
XCMG Crane Showcases Six European-Tailored Models at bauma 2025.

Among the tailor-designed innovations, key highlighted models include:

XCA60_EV: The World’s First Hybrid All-Terrain Crane, features an in-house-developed oil-electric hybrid system, cutting carbon emissions by 40%. Equipped with a 400V plug-and-play electric system for zero-emission lifting, the XCA60_EV combines a 170KW electric motor with a dual-engine transport system (400KW total power) for optimal fuel efficiency.

Compact and Intelligent Cranes that were built on XCMG’s G2 technology platform, excels in narrow urban environments. The XCA80G7-1E provides compact design with a 60m boom and dual-hook coordination for urban projects, while the XCA250G7-1E features remote-control operation for single-operator efficiency, and innovative telescoping systems for restricted sites.

The European Customized Rough-Terrain Cranes, the XCR50_E, the ultra-narrow, 2.5m width design meets EU transport norms, along with the XCR70_E and XCR90_E, which proved its robust performance in Turkey’s gas power projects, featuring eco-friendly hydraulic systems and fuel-saving torque converters.

Yang Dongsheng, Chairman of XCMG Machinery, reinforced the Company’s In Europe, For Europe strategy, “We’re committed to being a key enabler of Europe’s sustainable, smart infrastructure future.”

The strategy paid dividends at bauma 2025, with XCMG securing bulk orders from German, French, and Dutch clients for its hybrid and compact models. These deals underscore Europe’s endorsement of XCMG’s tailored solutions and green transition roadmap.

The general manager of a Dutch lifting and transportation company, along with their operator team, highly commended XCMG cranes during the bauma 2025: “XCMG’s G2 series cranes showcased impressively humanized engineering—their panoramic wraparound windshield and sunken control console layout boosted operational visibility by over 40%.”

The client also highlighted that XCMG products demonstrate world-class manufacturing expertise in details, such as hydraulic pipeline arrangement, centralized lubrication systems, welding seam craftsmanship, and structural component tolerance control, fully complying with European standards.

“From operational ergonomics to equipment reliability, XCMG cranes have won over our technical team with exceptional performance. They will be our preferred brand for future procurement,” commented by the team.