——Global High-Performance Building Solutions Provider Kingspan Joins Forces with Leading Solar Technology Company LONGi
Xi’an, China,July 16th 2024-Kingspan Group plc (Kingspan), a global leader in high-performance building solutions and the world-renowned solar manufacturer LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi) have jointly announced the formalisation of a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to integrate advanced solar technology with innovative building materials, paving the way for more sustainable construction and energy solutions.
Kingspan and LONGi have agreed to enter into a strategic partnership to bring together their market leading technologies to develop and promote both Integrated (BIPV) and Applied (BAPV) 3rd party insurance tested solar PV systems which may also lead to joint manufacturing and marketing at some point in the future. Kingspan, being a global market leader in high performance insulation and building envelope solutions and LONGi being a global leading solar technology company. The partnership aims to contribute toward achieving the goal of supporting customers with compatible tested systems which help achieve their Net-Zero Energy targets in the construction sector.
Gene Murtagh, CEO of Kingspan, commented: "Kingspan is excited to partner with LONGi. Their innovative solar technology, combined with our building solutions, will redefine what it means to build sustainably."
Zhong Baoshen, Chairman of LONGi, commented: "This partnership with Kingspan marks a significant step in LONGi's journey towards a more sustainable world. Together, our respective technologies will allow our customers to not only conserve energy, but to create it by harnessing the power of the sun”.
The strategic partnership between Kingspan and LONGi is a testament to the growing importance of sustainable practices in the construction industry. By combining their respective strengths, the two companies are poised to lead the charge in creating a greener, more energy-efficient future for our planet.
About Kingspan
Founded in 1965, Kingspan is the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, with operations across 212 manufacturing facilities in over 80 countries globally. Our mission is to accelerate a net zero emissions future-built environment with the wellbeing of people and planet at its heart. Our business model and strategy are enabling the transition from outdated, inefficient methods of construction to ultra-performance building envelopes. www.kingspan.com
About LONGi
Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world’s leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.
Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com