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Friday, May 15 2020 - 00:14
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LONGi retains status as only AAA-Rated solar module supplier
XI'AN, China, May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

LONGi has been confirmed again as the only AAA-Rated solar photovoltaic (PV) 
module supplier globally, according to the Q2 2020 release of the PV ModuleTech 
Bankability Ratings( 
https://marketresearch.solarmedia.co.uk/products/pv-moduletech-bankability-ratings-quarterly-report), 
compiled by the third-party research division at PV-Tech.org. 

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The PV ModuleTech Bankability Ratings( 
https://marketresearch.solarmedia.co.uk/products/pv-moduletech-bankability-ratings-quarterly-report) 
system was developed by the PV-Tech research team in 2019, and is considered 
the most accurate tool to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of 
module suppliers in the PV industry.

According to the Q2 2020 report by PV-Tech, "Until the end of 2019, and through 
preliminary Q1 20 results, LONGi continues to make huge margins on wafer sales 
while adding more multi-GW of capacity each year. This has created a strong 
financial position that now differentiates the company from all other module 
suppliers globally."

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LONGi recently reported Q1 2020 and full-year 2019 company results, 
highlighting strong revenue growth coupled with an expansion of global business 
activities. These new reports provide a strong and clear statement of LONGi's 
ability to maintain sustainable business development and reliable operational 
performance.

"LONGi has demonstrated an ability to manage risk and cope with market changes, 
prioritizing its financial health and operational strengths at all times", 
according to Dennis She, Senior Vice President of LONGi Solar. "During previous 
market cycles, LONGi's asset-liability ratio has remained at low levels, 
compared to other global PV manufacturers. This strong financial health, as 
confirmed within the company's latest Annual Report, translates directly to 
strong bankability, and is a key factor in LONGi obtaining AAA-Rated status by 
PV-Tech for a second consecutive quarter."

In recent years, LONGi has successfully enhanced its overseas presence and 
global brand value, routinely achieving significant breakthroughs. In 2019, 
shipments of solar cells and modules reached 9.1 gigawatts (GW), an increase of 
28% compared to 2018. Shipment volumes outside China reached 5.0 GW in 2019, 
accounting for 67% of total sales, an increase of 155% compared to 2018.

LONGi's attention and focus on the importance of strong R&D investments is 
illustrated by the company having over 600 R&D personnel, while accumulating 
more than 700 patents. During 2019, LONGi invested 1.7 billion yuan into R&D, 
accounting for 5.1% of revenue from operations. These sustained R&D investment 
levels have been pivotal to the company driving key technology changes each 
year within the industry, in particular through module power increases and 
lower manufacturing costs.

Source: LONGi Solar

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