LONGi and leading European EPC and O&M contractor Solarpro are to collaborate on the building of what will be the largest solar power plant in Hungary. Located in the northern county of Heves, the 450MW project will deploy some 700,000 of LONGi’s ultra-efficient Hi-MO9 modules, the plant marking an expansion of a partnership between the two companies, following cooperation on a 176MW solar park in Romania in 2024.
The new plant is expected to generate an annual 470GWh of electricity, enough to power around 106,000 households, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 415,000 tons.
The Hi-MO9 module offers the plant the advantage of LONGi’s back contact (BC) technology, a complex engineering and design upgrade that reduces micro-cracking in the wafer by 50% compared to traditional modules, increases electricity generation by up to 8% and safeguards long-term performance – particularly important given the sometimes challenging conditions present in northern rural Hungary, including extreme heat, dust and cloud cover.
LONGi president for Europe Leon Zhangcommented: “We are delighted to supply Solarpro with the modules for this landmark Hungarian project. In partnering with one of Europe’s leading project developers, we are able to contribute to the region’s clean energy future and, at the same time, set a new technological standard. Both ourselves and Solarpro are committed to innovation and long-term sustainability, so we look forward to continuing our cooperation.”
Solarpro CEO Krasen Mateev added: “We are very happy to join forces with LONGi once again on this major project. At 450MW, the plant will be Europe’s largest back-contact installation and a milestone in Solarpro’s mission to deliver reliable, high-efficiency clean energy across the region. The advanced technology of the Hi-MO9 was a clear choice to maximize the project’s performance and long-term reliability. By combining Solarpro’s EPC expertise with LONGi’s innovation, we are setting a new standard for utility-scale solar in Europe.”