On May 18th, JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. commemorated its 20th anniversary with a grand celebration and entrepreneurial forum held in Xingtai, the company’s birthplace. Chairman Jin Baofang delivered a keynote speech summarizing JA Solar’s two-decade journey, outlining future strategic directions, and presenting awards to representatives of advanced workers and model employees. The event brought together a diverse audience, including upstream and downstream partners, industry association leaders and experts, government officials from key operational bases, financial institutions, industry peers, and employee representatives, all gathered to celebrate JA Solar’s milestone.
In his 20th-anniversary address, Chairman Jin Baofang emphasized JA Solar’s role as a pioneer in China’s photovoltaic (PV) sector, witnessing the industry’s rise and prosperity. He reaffirmed the company’s mission to “harness solar energy for the benefit of all humanity” and its commitment to high-quality development, contributing to China’s global leadership in PV and driving the global green energy transition. Looking ahead, Jin pledged that JA Solar would continue to lead by example, adhering to a path of integrity and sustainability, aiming to become a preferred new energy partner for global clients while collaborating with stakeholders to shape a brighter future.
Address by Li Shengpo, CEO of Xinyi Solar and Chairman of Xinyi Energy
Li Shengpo, CEO of Xinyi Solar and Chairman of Xinyi Energy, praised JA Solar’s 15-year partnership, highlighting the company’s integrity, stable operations, and unwavering commitment to product quality. He expressed hope for continued collaboration with JA and industry peers to cultivate new productive forces and foster a green, sustainable future.
Professor Ding Wenjiang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, presented “Magnesium-Hydrogen Innovation: Cultivating a New Era,” exploring the potential of magnesium-hydrogen materials in energy, defense, transportation, biomedicine, and green agriculture.
Song Zhiping, President of the China Association for Public Companies, addressed “Overcoming Harmful ‘Involutionary’ Competition to Foster a Healthy Industry Ecosystem,” advocating for industrial policy guidance, M&A, and self-regulation to combat irrational pricing and promote sustainable growth.
Professor Chen Yamin of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, in “JA Solar’s Path: A Microcosm of Chinese Enterprise Development,” analyzed JA Solar’s growth as a testament to strategic vision and adaptive management amidst external complexities.
Wang Bohua, Honorary Chairman of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, delivered “The PV Industry’s Development Landscape,” examining challenges and opportunities, predicting sustained high demand for PV installations, and urging collaboration, fair competition, and innovation.
Wen Bin, Chief Economist of China Minsheng Bank, in “U.S.-China Tariff Dynamics: Impacts and Strategies,” analyzed trade friction’s economic effects and proposed strategies like expanding partnerships and prudent investment.
Dr. Bai Lixin, Founder of Beijing Runze Yuan Education Technology Group, in “Learning from Outstanding Enterprises,” stressed the importance of national interest-oriented entrepreneurship, innovation, and adaptability to ensure long-term corporate success.
The 20th-anniversary celebration and forum underscored JA Solar’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development, reinforcing its position as a leader in China’s PV industry and a catalyst for global green energy progress.
