LONGi has announced the signing of a framework agreement with leading IPP BNZ, the partnership strengthening a long-standing relationship and marking 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 500MW this year, operating across Spain, Portugal and Italy, with four projects in Spain and Italy, with a combined capacity of 130MW, already utilizing LONGi modules.
Building on the parties’ hitherto successful collaboration, BNZ has now chosen to directly procure modules from LONGi for its 2025 pipeline of solar projects in Europe, totalling 336MW.
Under the agreement, the company will purchase LONGi’s advanced Hi-MO 7 and Hi-MO 9 module series, the cutting-edge products enhancing energy output, reinforcing BNZ’s commitment to delivering sustainable and reliable solar power.
“At BNZ, we firmly believe in the importance of collaborating with strategic partners who share our vision for a more sustainable future,” commented Director Daniel Sánchez. “This agreement with LONGi marks an important step in our commitment to delivering high-quality and efficient renewable energy solutions.”
BNZ MD Luis Selva 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.”
Francois CUI, President of LONGi Europe, stated: “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.”
David Sanchez, LONGi GM for Spain and Portugal, concluded: “We are delighted to have signed this agreement with such a respected player as BNZ, which has been a close partner of LONGi for some time now, and which values our innovation leadership. We are excited to see our Hi-MO 7 and Hi-MO 9 modules being part of BNZ’s plans and appreciate the trust that it places in us.”
