Yingli's most complete range of new products in land, sea and air, the application scenarios are more subdivided, and the adaptability for different scenarios is improved at the same time. With the photovoltaic "up the mountain and down to the sea", the global photovoltaic market will continue to show broad demand in the future, and Chinese photovoltaic companies represented by Yingli will continue to bring green, efficient and reliable photovoltaic products to end users.
Text | China Energy News reporter Dong Zitong
"Technology leadership is ultimately reflected in the application, no matter how advanced a technology is in the laboratory, if it cannot be put into the market, then the so-called technology leadership is an empty word. In order to ensure technology leadership, it is important to invest in technology research and development, talent training, improve the technical support system and mechanism, and more importantly, find and solve problems in market applications, solve problems and finally form a leading solution. A few days ago, Yin Xulong, chairman of Yingli Energy Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Yingli"), said in an exclusive interview with a reporter from China Energy News.
With 26 years of hard work, Yingli Qixin has empowered the development of photovoltaic n-type technology. Yingli's sea, land and air most complete series of new products, the application scenarios are more subdivided, not only covering desert, Gobi and other scenes, but also the marine environment, and the adaptability for different scenarios is improved at the same time. With the photovoltaic "up the mountain and down to the sea", the global photovoltaic market will continue to show broad demand in the future, and Chinese photovoltaic companies represented by Yingli will continue to bring green, efficient and reliable photovoltaic products to end users.
The application scenarios are more abundant
Not long ago, Yingli launched the company's first mascot - Yingli Panda. Five types of bears, including trendy bears, adventure bears, and interstellar bears, were interspersed and placed on the booth to cooperate with different photovoltaic products.
"The new wave bear endorses the 'Ocean Star' product, which symbolizes that the panda module is suitable for all water scenarios such as sea surfaces and lakes, has higher power density and lower BOS cost, has passed the 8-level salt spray resistance test, and can also resist 18-level typhoons." Yin Xulong introduced, "The Adventure Bear endorses the 'Desert Star' product, which can cope with strong winds and sand in desert areas, as well as the harsh environment of alternating high and low temperatures and high ultraviolet light. ”
▲Yingli Energy's "Ocean Star" series - N-type Panda double-sided double-glass power generation module (132 pieces, 620 watts) Zhang Nanjun/photo
Whether it is centralized, distributed, or different terrain or climate scenarios, Yingli has launched corresponding products. The interstellar bear dressed as an astronaut symbolizes that Yingli Energy products can not only "go up the mountain and down to the sea", but also enter the interstellar space and break through the application imagination space.
Yingli and Panda have been associated for a long time. Yin Xulong said: "Panda is the name of Yingli's n-type technology, which was born in 2009. At that time, after Yingli investigated BC, HJT and other technologies, it finally chose the Pert technology route. In 2017, it took the lead in the research and development of TOPCon technology. As a pioneer of n-type technology in China, Yingli has experience in the research and development of various n-type technologies, and on this basis, it finally chose the route from Pert to TOPCon, which is a comprehensive consideration of all aspects. ”
Yin Xulong said: "Yingli has accumulated rich experience in n-type products and technologies. Up to now, Yingli Panda n-type technology has developed into a full set of n-type technology solutions including battery technology, intelligent manufacturing process, high-efficiency products, and high-quality services. At the same time, we also believe that TOPCon will continue to be the dominant direction of n-type technology in the short term. ”
The scale and commercialization of TOPCon products are accelerating. According to data from industry analyst InfoLink Consulting, TOPCon cell volume has accelerated since the second half of 2023, with the top five manufacturers shipping about 35 GW of cumulative shipments, accounting for about 19% of the total, and the TOPCon market rate is expected to reach 65% this year.
Shaping unique market value
Technological innovation is the core driving force for enterprise development. Yingli's advantages in n-type technology are not limited to the perfect technology research and development system and mechanism. As the earliest enterprise in China to carry out the large-scale application of n-type technology products, Yingli has a special first-mover advantage in the market application.
"While other companies are still developing n-type technology, Yingli has begun to solve the problems encountered in the market application of n-type products. In 2015, we participated in the construction of the National Advanced Photovoltaic Technology Demonstration Base Project in Datong Coal Mining Subsidence Area of Shanxi Province. This is the first large-scale application of n-type double-sided products, and in this actual practice, we have explored the best installation solution for n-type double-sided products, which can maximize the advantages of such products. In addition, in 2014, we participated in a project on an island and reef in the South China Sea, and applied N-type products to the sea for the first time. Through this project, Yingli has mastered the unique technology and process of marine products, which can cope with the marine environment of high temperature, high humidity, high salt spray, strong ultraviolet and strong typhoon. Yin Xulong pointed out, "Yingli's secret to maintaining technological leadership is very simple, in addition to the technology research and development investment and technical system mechanism construction that everyone will do, the most important thing is to solve problems in actual combat through application." That's the fastest way to grow and lead. ”
In Yin Xulong's view, the photovoltaic industry has entered the second half of development, and it is the comprehensive strength that fights. "It can be said that customers are not only buying components, but also including the n-type whole-process service advantages and problem-solving capabilities accumulated by Yingli in the industry for 26 years. These comprehensive advantages have created the high efficiency, reliability and higher profitability of Yingli products. It is said that photovoltaic modules can be used for 25 years, Yingli is currently one of the few photovoltaic companies in the industry that has verified this in the actual project application, Yingli products provide customers with stable green power all over the world, which are the unique market value of Yingli products. ”
The foundation of innovation is talent
Yin Xulong believes that now is the best era for the industry. The global energy structure is transforming to new energy, and the market will show a sustained large-scale growth trend for a long time, which will also bring a blowout of capital and talents. This is an opportunity for businesses. He further pointed out that the key to continuously promoting the high-quality development of the photovoltaic industry lies in technological innovation. For enterprises, only by continuously increasing R&D investment, continuously improving the conversion efficiency of photovoltaic products, and reducing costs, can they gain a firm foothold in the competition. Only when the enterprises that are the main body of the industry have achieved technological upgrading, can the entire industry finally achieve high-quality development.
▲Yin Xulong, chairman of Yingli Energy Development Co., Ltd., Zhang Nanjun/photo
To this end, Yin Xulong proposed: "The underlying foundation of technological innovation is talent, enterprises should pay attention to talent training and introduction, establish high-quality, professional technical and management personnel team and mechanism, and provide a strong guarantee for enterprises to ensure their core competitiveness." In addition, enterprises should also strengthen brand building, brand is the external display of the core strength and competitiveness of enterprises. A good brand image and strong brand influence can greatly enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in the global market. ”
"Enterprises should also learn from the strengths of others and improve their own strength through continuous foreign cooperation; At the same time, strengthen the integration and optimization of the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, realize the optimal allocation of resources, reduce production costs, and improve production efficiency. Yin Xulong also emphasized the importance of international cooperation, "Yingli, as one of the earliest photovoltaic companies to go overseas, has accumulated rich experience in globalization, and if it wants to better explore the international market and promote the development of the global renewable energy industry, it can introduce advanced technology and management experience by seeking cooperation with international photovoltaic enterprises to improve the international competitiveness of enterprises." At the same time, it is also necessary to do a good job in localization strategy, provide customized products and services according to local market demand and cultural characteristics, and enhance the influence of enterprises. (Text, Dong Zitong, Photography, Zhang Nanjun)