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SHANGHAI, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On June 11, LONGi officially released its newly developed HIBC technology and mass-produced module products at the 18th (2025) International Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition (SNEC). HIBC creates a precedent in the industry, achieving a power of over 700W for the first time based on the standard size of 2382mm×1134mm, and the efficiency of mass-produced modules is close to 26%, comprehensively leading the efficiency of photovoltaic modules into the ‘25%+Era’.

HIBC, a Better Solution for ‘High Value and Reliability’

HIBC (Hybrid Interdigitated Back-Contact), high-low temperature composite passivated back contact technology, which integrates the characteristics of HJT and BC, and realizes large-scale mass production of modules for the first time in the world.

Zhong Baoshen, Chairman of LONGi, said at the press conference that this is another peak climbed by LONGi in technological innovation and another major innovation by LONGi on the BC technology route.

In April 2025, certified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany, the conversion efficiency of HIBC cells reached 27.81%, creating a new world record.

Zhong Baoshen said that conversion efficiency is not only the lighthouse of photovoltaic technology but also the lifeblood of photovoltaic products. LONGi has always actively called for “improving power on the same area or standard size, that is, increasing unit yield.” “Simply improving efficiency through physical stacking and area expansion brings limited customer value; at the same time, the risks of reliability and quality are obvious after the area is expanded.” Zhong Baoshen said.

Although LONGi’s HPBC 2.0 products have formed a leading edge in the market-72-piece standard-size modules, continuing to lead TOPCon products by 30W-LONGi has not stopped technological innovation and product R&D.

259W/㎡ LONGi First Proposes ‘Power Density’

The HIBC technology product officially unveiled at the press conference achieves a power of over 700W with a standard size of 2382mm×1134mm, a power density of more than 259W/㎡, and a module efficiency of 25.9%. “This is currently the most efficient industrial photovoltaic product in the world. Through the improvement of efficiency, we called unit yield, the unity of high value and reliability is truly achieved.” Zhong Baoshen said.

Compared with other 700W modules of the same power in the industry (most of the sizes are 2384mm×1303mm), this module has an area 0.4㎡ smaller, but the power density is 34W/㎡ higher, completely breaking the previous logic that “large size brings high power.”

This is also the first time that LONGi has put forward the concept of “power density” in the industry. “LONGi has always adhered to technological innovation, always adhered to high-quality standards, and put customer interests first.” The power density of this module is as high as 259W/㎡, which will be a more valuable choice for both the increasingly scarce land and the roof.

Another great value brought by HIBC technology is to comprehensively lead the efficiency of mass-produced photovoltaic modules into the “25%+Era”. As we all know, in the PERC era, the module efficiency was22%+, TOPCon brought 23%+, and the gate of 24%+ module mass production efficiency was opened by BC.

Now, the 700W module released by LONGi is the result of superimposing HJT high-quality passivation technology on BC. “We have taken less than three years to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic modules to a new level, which also fully proves the high expandability of BC technology-it has a larger efficiency improvement space,” Zhong Baoshen said.

“Father of Solar Energy”, Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales in Australia, also highly affirmed LONGi’s innovation in BC technology at the press conference. “We recently updated the world solar cell efficiency list, and LONGi’s HIBC technology topped, ranking first, which is also due to LONGi’s unremitting efforts on the BC technology track.”

In addition, HIBC products use high-density packaging technology, and the cell screen occupation ratio is increased from 93.2% to 95.1%, which can greatly increase the light absorption area and truly achieve a balance between reliability and high efficiency.

On May 7 this year, the EcoLife series, officially released by LONGi at the Intersolar exhibition, is a mass-produced product based on HIBC technology. The mass-produced cell efficiency of this module is 27.3%, and the module efficiency exceeds 25%.

Starting from the End, Further Building a BC Ecosystem

At this press conference, Zhong Baoshen also disclosed the achievements of the BC ecosystem construction since it officially launched in 2023. As of the end of May 2025, LONGi has cumulatively carried out technical docking with 191 global partners, reached 55 cooperation, covering 7 major fields including silicon wafers, cells, modules, system solutions, hydrogen energy, biomass, and engineering technology, and achieved initial revenue of 1.95 billion yuan.

At the SNEC on May 24, 2023, LONGi officially released the STAR Innovation Ecological Collaboration Platform to the world, aiming to build a global collaborative innovation ecosystem with the “Global Zero Carbon Technology Innovation Center” as the core.

On July 3, 2024, at the opening ceremony of the Global Distributed R&D Center, LONGi officially announced the operation rules for building the BC ecosystem, including three value propositions, three cooperation principles, and four modules of partner evaluation, model selection, technical empowerment, and value sharing, aiming to ensure implementation through a professional organization, full-chain process, digital system, and full-cycle monitoring.

“Our original intention is still to start from the end and be committed to planting the black land that leads the healthy, benign, and sustainable development of the photovoltaic industry,” Zhong Baoshen said.

In the future, LONGi will further expand and deepen cooperation to improve and amplify the value of BC technology, so that it can penetrate into thousands of industries and households.

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DAKAR, Senegal, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Guinean artist and activist Elie Kamano has released a powerful new music video for his single, ‘Ils veulent l’Afrique sans les Africains’ (‘They Want Africa Without Africans’), delivering a bold artistic statement that fuses political resistance, cultural memory, and Pan-African solidarity.

Filmed on the sacred grounds of the Thiaroye mass graves in Dakar, the video honors victims of one of colonialism’s most heinous massacres. Kamano’s visual tribute transforms the site into a defiant stage, linking Africa’s historical trauma to the modern reparations movement. With raw lyricism and symbolic imagery, the video makes a clear demand: ‘Africa will reclaim what Europe stole.’

The release arrives at a pivotal moment. The African Union has declared 2025 as the Year of Reparations, providing institutional momentum to cultural and civic efforts across the continent. In Dakar, a recent high-profile conference reignited demands for justice surrounding the Thiaroye massacre, leading Senegalese authorities to launch archaeological excavations to document the scope of the 1944 French military crime—evidence that may substantiate formal reparations claims to France.

The reparations conversation has visibly moved to the streets. Dakar’s walls now feature bold graffiti murals demanding €50 trillion in reparations from former colonial powers—vivid calls for justice that cannot be ignored. In Bamako, Malian scholars and policymakers echo the urgency, calling for strategic frameworks that link historical redress with sustainable African futures.

Kamano’s work stands at the intersection of music and movement—galvanizing Pan-African youth, scholars, and policymakers alike. His anthem doesn’t just commemorate the past—it ignites the future.

“This is not just a song,” says Kamano. “It’s a voice for the voiceless. A call for dignity. A battle cry for what is rightfully ours.”

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BEIJING, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On June 7, 2024, the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a China-proposed resolution to designate June 10 as the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations. The event’s first edition was celebrated worldwide on June 10 this year.

The establishment of the day could not have been more timely, as it seeks to draw global attention to the importance of dialogue and promote greater exchange and harmony among civilizations.

“Things are born to be different.” This line from The Mencius, a collection of sayings of Confucian philosopher Mencius, who lived some 2,300 years ago, captures a fundamental truth rooted in the laws of nature: Everything in the world is inherently different.

On March 28, 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping quoted this line in his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference, an annual forum held in Boao, a resort town in China’s southern island province of Hainan. The quote stresses that all civilizations are unique and no one is superior to the other.

Xi called on the international community to foster dialogue and exchange among civilizations and different development models, to learn from each other through healthy competition and to achieve shared development through mutual understanding. Inter-civilizational exchange should serve as a bridge that connects nations, an engine that drives human progress and a bond that sustains world peace, he added.

Once again, the global community has arrived at a critical juncture, where regional conflicts continue to break out, where humanity faces mounting challenge to global peace, security, development and governance.

Against this backdrop, a way for civilizations to coexist in harmony has become a pressing challenge–one that the international community can no longer afford to ignore.

In response to this challenge, Xi first proposed the Global Civilizations Initiative at the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meeting held in Beijing in March 2023.

The initiative calls for a shared commitment to respecting the world’s diverse civilizations. This means upholding the principles of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness, bridging divides through exchange, resolving tensions through mutual understanding and moving beyond claims of cultural superiority toward peaceful coexistence.

It is in this spirit that China has positioned itself as both a staunch advocate of and an active participant in inter-civilizational exchange.

The country has built multiple platforms dedicated to promoting dialogue and cultural exchange. Through these efforts, the Chinese philosophy that every civilization has its own beauty and all can flourish together has found growing resonance around the world.

Meanwhile, the world remains shadowed by lingering notions of “civilizational superiority” and the “clash of civilizations,” a concept first introduced in 1992 by U.S. political scientist Samuel Huntington, who argued that people’s cultural and religious identities would become the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War era. These recurring echoes of obsolete thinking are a reminder that old prejudices die hard.

We should all keep in mind that every nation has its own history, culture and social system, and that this diversity is a defining feature of civilizations. It is not our differences but our pride and prejudice that divide us.

By finding common ground amid differences and seeking solidarity through mutual respect as well as open dialogue, our diverse civilizations will not only shine all the more brightly but also come together to light the way toward a better future for all of humanity.

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LONDON, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its expanding global mission, the Vantage Foundation proudly participated in the UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance Summit 2025, supporting Vantage Connect’s sponsorship of the event while advancing its own goals of fostering sustainable social impact. Held on 28 May 2025, the summit provided a high-profile platform for dialogue and collaboration among institutional investors, family offices, and corporate leaders from both the UK and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regions.

Vantage Foundation provided strategic support during the summit – reinforcing the idea that financial growth and social responsibility go hand in hand. The presence of the Foundation not only complemented Vantage Connect’s institutional initiatives but also amplified conversations around inclusive development and cross-border collaboration for good.

“Our participation at the UK-GCC Summit reflects our commitment to building long-term partnerships that deliver meaningful change,” said Steven Xie, Executive Director of the Vantage Foundation. “As we expand into the GCC region, we are focused on identifying shared goals with like-minded organisations that are passionate about empowering communities and shaping a more equitable future.”

During the summit, the Foundation engaged with corporates, NGOs, and philanthropic entities from across the GCC, exploring collaborative opportunities that align with regional goals for social innovation, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. The Foundation’s growing visibility in the Middle East marks a significant step in its global expansion journey, positioning it as a purpose-driven partner in the financial ecosystem.

With its participation in the UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance Summit, Vantage Foundation has taken another strong step toward its vision of leveraging financial networks to create positive, lasting change.

About Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has partnered with organisations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach For Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, to drive impactful social initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

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LONDON, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage Foundation is proud to support The Habbit Factory, a London-based charity that uses the power of theatre and creativity to help children build self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of self-expression. This partnership reflects Vantage Foundation’s commitment to community engagement and inclusive empowerment for young people – especially those from underserved or disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Habbit Factory has been a champion of creative youth development for over 20 years. With a focus on inclusiveness and emotional support, the organisation designs theatre-based programmes for children and teens to improve public speaking, storytelling, and personal confidence. Today, the charity supports 156 young people through its membership programme and reaches hundreds more through school outreach and education partnerships.

As part of its continued mission to uplift communities, Vantage Foundation volunteers joined The Habbit Factory’s creative workshop, lending their time and energy to inspire the next generation. Among them was Ben Joseph, who brought his background in dance and performing arts to the session.

“Many of these children come from disadvantaged backgrounds and may lack self-esteem or confidence,” said Ben Joseph. “By earning their trust and creating a supportive space, we help them grow, express themselves, and discover who they are. The Habbit Factory is a safe and empowering place for every child, and I’m proud to have contributed to something so meaningful.”

The charity’s impact is driven largely by volunteers – many of whom are former participants who return to give back. This cycle of mentorship and transformation lies at the heart of The Habbit Factory’s enduring success.

“We thoroughly enjoyed hosting the Vantage Foundation at The Habbit Factory. It was a meaningful opportunity for both teams to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other’s approaches to community impact,” said Lee Giles, Artistic Director & CEO of The Habbit Factory.

“Supporting The Habbit Factory aligns deeply with our mission at Vantage Foundation,” said Steven Xie, Executive Director of the Vantage Foundation. “We believe in building confidence through creativity and connection. Seeing our volunteers actively participate in such a powerful, community-led initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating meaningful impact in the lives of young people.”

Together, Vantage Foundation and The Habbit Factory demonstrate the incredible potential of partnerships rooted in compassion, creativity, and shared purpose. Through this collaboration, they aim to build a future where every child has not only the voice – but also the confidence – to use it.

Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has partnered with organisations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach for Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, to drive impactful social initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

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