Recently, LONGi announced that, in line with its 2025 operational objectives, the company aims to establish a production capacity of 50GW for HPBC 2.0 cells and modules by the end of 2025. Approximately 50% of the new HPBC 2.0 cell capacity to be added this year will come from the retrofitting of existing production lines, including HPBC 1.0 and PERC cell production lines. Meanwhile, LONGi’s current TOPCon cell production capacity stands at 30GW, with no immediate plans for retrofitting.
Additionally, LONGi disclosed that the current production cost of HPBC 2.0 modules is slightly higher than that of TOPCon products. However, the company anticipates that by the end of 2025, the production cost of HPBC 2.0 modules will be comparable to that of TOPCon modules.
This strategic move by LONGi reflects its commitment to advancing in high-efficiency photovoltaic technologies while optimizing production costs. The retrofitting of existing production lines to accommodate HPBC 2.0 cells demonstrates LONGi’s proactive approach to leveraging its existing infrastructure for technological upgrades. The company’s projection regarding cost alignment by the end of 2025 suggests a focus on achieving cost competitiveness in the high-efficiency module market, which is crucial for maintaining a strong market position amidst increasing competition.
