The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is currently in full swing in Belém, the capital of Pará in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest region. As a globally leading green energy technology company, LONGi is actively participating in this pivotal climate conference. During a themed event, LONGi’s Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Li Zhenguo, delivered a keynote speech titled “Beyond Solar, Building a Resilient Zero Carbon World.”
Li Zhenguo highlighted that over the past decade, the cost of solar power generation has plummeted by more than 90%, making it the most economical source of electricity in the vast majority of countries and regions worldwide. This has laid a robust technological and economic foundation for accelerating the global energy transition. With global temperatures nearing the 1.5°C threshold, the outcomes of COP30 in Brazil will directly shape the success of climate action over the next decade. Standing at this critical juncture, Li emphasized that relying solely on clean power generation is insufficient to build a stable, reliable, and resilient zero-carbon energy system. “We must confront the challenge of volatility in renewable energy,” he stated. LONGi firmly believes that by 2050, through the deep integration of three key pillars photovoltaics (solar PV), energy storage, and hydrogen the company will establish a self-renewing, interconnected, and prosperous energy ecosystem, referred to as “Renewable Infinity.”
The urgency of climate change has never been more pronounced. The overuse and uneven distribution of fossil fuels have triggered systemic crises, including frequent extreme weather events, intensified resource competition, and geopolitical instability. This unsustainable energy model is pushing the limits of human civilization’s survival. The concept of “Beyond Solar” reflects LONGi’s profound understanding of the integrated nature of energy systems. A single technological pathway cannot support the global zero carbon vision, whereas the diversified synergy of “Solar PV + Energy Storage + Hydrogen” is crucial for building a resilient energy system.
The energy transition is central to achieving the “2050 Net-Zero Emissions” goal. However, the global energy system faces a severe “trilemma”: balancing energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability. While 70% of the global energy system has committed to carbon neutrality, solving this three-dimensional challenge requires collaborative efforts and innovative solutions.
According to the International Energy Agency, under the net-zero emissions scenario, clean energy will become the largest source of global energy by the mid 2030s. Renewable energy is growing at an annual rate of 3%, with solar and wind power leading this transformative change. This marks a historic shift in the energy development paradigm from “resource scarcity” to “renewable infinity.” The key to resolving the energy trilemma lies in building a synergistic triad of photovoltaics (solar PV), energy storage, and hydrogen. Together, these elements will create a new paradigm of self regenerating, interconnected, and sustainable energy development the essence of “Renewable Infinity.”
Li Zhenguo emphasized that LONGi’s vision extends beyond standalone solar power generation to building a deeply integrated green energy ecosystem. By seamlessly connecting green electricity, energy storage systems, and hydrogen production, the company aims to achieve clean energy coverage across the entire chain of power generation, storage, and consumption, thereby creating a truly accessible and inclusive clean energy ecosystem.
Realizing this vision relies on three technological pillars:
*Photovoltaic Innovation: The industry is entering a new era of accessibility and intelligence. Solar applications will transcend traditional power plants and rooftops, integrating seamlessly into building facades, transportation infrastructure, and mobile carriers. New generation back-contact (BC) cell technology will improve conversion efficiency and reduce costs, while digitalization and AI will enable smart management of energy assets and flexible grid integration.
*Energy Storage Systems: Critical for achieving 24/7 renewable energy supply, energy storage is essential as the rapid growth of new energy capacity challenges grid stability. By 2030, global energy storage capacity is expected to reach 1,100 GWh, becoming a cornerstone of resilient power grids.
*Green Hydrogen: The ultimate solution for deep decarbonization, green hydrogen will play an irreplaceable role in sectors like industry, aviation, and shipping, where direct electrification is challenging. Global electrolyzer capacity is expanding rapidly, positioning hydrogen as a key player in industrial processes, heavy-duty transport, and energy reserves.
Li Zhenguo said that to achieve the vision of “Renewable Infinity,” the company has proposed six guiding principles: “Innovation as Regeneration”—leveraging technological innovation for continuous energy renewal; “Renewable as Infinite”—building an energy circulation system akin to natural ecosystems; “System Synergy”—ensuring the coordinated development of solar, storage, and hydrogen; “Digital Intelligence”—optimizing energy systems with big data and AI; “Open Collaboration”—gathering global partners to build an energy ecosystem together; and “Inclusive Sharing” ensuring clean energy benefits every nation and individual.
LONGi solemnly commits to leading the global transition toward a new energy era of “Beyond Solar.” Ecologically, energy will circulate within the system instead of being extracted from the planet. Socially, clean energy will become a basic human right, not a privilege. Culturally, energy security will be built on systemic self-sufficiency, and the energy mindset will shift fundamentally from “extraction” to “regeneration.”
Source: LONGi
