LONGi and BNZ Sign Strategic Framework Agreement for 336MW of Solar Projects in Southern Europe
Madrid, February 2025 – LONGi Solar Technology, a global leader in solar module manufacturing has signed a Framework Agreement with BNZ, a leading independent power producer (IPP) specializing in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. This partnership solidifies a long-standing relationship and marks a significant milestone in BNZ’s commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity.
BNZ, part of the Nuveen Infrastructure portfolio managed through the Europe Clean Energy Fund III — one of Europe’s largest renewable energy investment funds — will achieve more than 500 MW under operation across Spain, Portugal, and Italy this year. Four of these projects, with a combined capacity of 130MW in Spain and Italy, already utilize LONGi modules.
Building on the successful collaboration to date, BNZ has now chosen to directly procure modules from LONGi for its 2025 pipeline of solar projects in Europe, totalling 336MW.
Under the agreement, BNZ will integrate LONGi’s advanced Hi-MO 7 and Hi-MO 9 modules series, the latter of which features the outstanding HBPC (Hybrid Passivated Back Contact) 2.0 technology, known for their high efficiency, bi-faciality, and superior performance maximising LCOE. These cutting-edge modules will enhance energy output, reinforcing BNZ’s commitment to delivering sustainable and reliable solar power.
“In BNZ, we firmly believe in the importance of collaborating with strategic partners who share our vision for a more sustainable future,” said Daniel Sánchez, Director at BNZ “This agreement with LONGi marks an important step in our commitment to delivering high-quality and efficient renewable energy solutions.
Luis Selva, Managing Director of BNZ, added: “We are committed to driving the energy transition and our collaboration reflects our strategic vision of innovation and growth in the renewable energy sector. We look forward to leveraging our combined expertise to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies.”
“This collaboration marks a new milestone in our strategic partnership with BNZ. As long-term partners, we are leveraging our strengths to drive innovation, accelerate market growth, and enhance our competitive edge in the European market. We believe this is not only a new opportunity for both businesses but also a benchmark for the industry. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with BNZ and creating greater business value together!” stated Francois CUI, President of LONGi Europe.
“We are delighted to have signed this agreement with such a respected player as BNZ, who has been a close partner of LONGi for some time now, and who values very much LONGi´s innovation leadership. We are excited to see our Hi-MO 7 and Hi-MO 9 modules being part of BNZ´s plans, we appreciate very much the trust that BNZ places in us, and we are convinced that our TOPCon and back contact technologies will make a huge positive impact on BNZ´s PV assets” added David Sanchez, General Manager Spain & Portugal of LONGi Europe.
The signing of this Framework Agreement underscores BNZ’s dedication to advancing solar energy development while fostering strong industry partnerships. As the demand for clean energy continues to rise, this collaboration sets the stage for a more sustainable future in Europe and beyond.
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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.
About BNZ
BNZ is an independent power producer (IPP) that develops, builds, and operates renewable projects with more than 1.7 GW of European renewable investments in development, construction and operation in Spain, Italy and Portugal with a clear goal: the production of 100% renewable energy to help our economy to achieve a greener future. The company’s team is highly experienced, with a combined expertise of over 100 years in the renewable energy business and a full commitment to combating climate change and reducing CO2 emissions.
BNZ is a leader in the energy transition and is committed to the environmental and social progress of the local communities where the company installs its plants. Each of those projects is scrupulously designed to ensure that it goes the extra mile in environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and to support biodiversity, acting ethically in every aspect of BNZ’s business.
BNZ is a business focused on sustainability and efficiency, with a compact and highly motivated team. By directly managing the entire production chain, the company can achieve stable yields and predictable returns to its investors. BNZ directly employ a diverse and multicultural team as it develops, with a best-in-class management team. BNZ’s professionals have an intimate knowledge of the places where the company operates. At the same time, BNZ professionals work hand-in-hand with local partners who can meet that commitment to each place and share the company’s values.
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