LONGi to Equip Peru’s Sol de Verano with Hi-MO 9 9

• LONGi will deliver 53.2 MW of Hi-MO 9 back-contact modules to Yinson Renewables’ Sol de Verano 1 project near Majes, marking a milestone for Peru’s 60 % renewables target by 2030.

LONGi, the world’s largest solar-technology manufacturer, has signed a supply agreement with Yinson Renewables for the 53.2-megawatt Sol de Verano 1 solar plant near Majes, Peru. The deal will see 82,836 Hi-MO 9 panels deployed in the project’s first construction phase, scheduled to break ground in May 2025.

The partnership is a double vote of confidence: for Peru’s ambition to source 60 % of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and for the rapid adoption of back-contact (BC) technology in utility-scale PV. By removing front-side busbars, BC cells expose more active surface to incoming light—an advantage that can boost energy yield in sun-soaked regions such as southern Peru.

Hi-MO 9 pushes the concept further. Each module integrates advanced anti-PID and anti-LID protections, safeguarding output against potential-induced or light-induced degradation. Its ultra-high power density also trims land requirements, a plus where environmental constraints limit available acreage. LONGi backs the product with a 30-year linear power warranty, giving developers a predictable revenue curve over three decades.

“BC technology transcends borders,” said Leon Zhang, President of LONGi Europe, in a statement. “By pairing unmatched efficiency with durability, Hi-MO 9 helps accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future.”

Yinson’s internal review reportedly weighed both performance and levelised cost of energy before selecting LONGi. David Brunt, CEO of Yinson Renewables, called the modules “the clear winner” in a technical and commercial head-to-head with rival offerings. “Their responsiveness during early planning gives us confidence that execution will meet the same standard,” he added.

While Sol de Verano 1 represents just the first slice of a multi-stage, ground-mounted complex, its success could open a pipeline of BC-enabled projects across Latin America. Regional planners see high-irradiance desert corridors stretching from Peru to northern Chile as prime territory for next-generation modules that squeeze every kilowatt-hour from scarce land and scarce water.

For LONGi, the order strengthens its foothold in an emerging-market landscape where cost discipline, rapid scaling, and resilience to harsh conditions are decisive. For Peru, the project brings concrete progress toward a cleaner, more self-reliant grid—one panel at a time.