JA Solar has announced the delivery of the first phase of its high-performance DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules to the 1GW SuoRong project in Sichuan Province. Located at altitudes reaching 4,700 meters on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet plateau, the project marks a key milestone in the development of the world’s largest renewable energy base.
The SuoRong project forms part of the Yalong River Integrated Hydro-Wind-Solar base, one of China’s nine major clean energy bases, with a planned capacity exceeding 80 GW. In 2024, JA Solar secured 2.4GW of the 5.1GW PV module tender issued by Yalong River Hydropower Development, including 808MW for SuoRong.
Subject to extreme cold, strong winds, intense UV radiation and wide temperature fluctuations, the site is one of the world’s most demanding PV environments. JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules are specially engineered with upgraded design, materials and manufacturing processes to ensure reliable performance under such conditions, the company’s technical expertise widely recognized due to its strong track record in high-altitude applications.
Once operational, the SuoRong project is expected to displace the annual use of around 590,000 tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by some 1.63 million tons. It will contribute significantly to China’s carbon peaking and neutrality goals, while delivering long-term environmental and economic benefits to the region.
JA Executive President Aiqing Yang commented: “The successful delivery to the SuoRong project reflects our ability to support major renewable energy initiatives under the most challenging conditions. JA Solar is committed to providing high-performance PV products and solutions that will drive the global clean energy transition.”
