Since the Astana Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (hereinafter referred to as “SCO”) in July 2024, China has officially assumed the rotating chairmanship and will host the Heads of State Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025. During this period, LONGi has actively promoted the “Belt and Road Initiative” and the principles of global sustainable development by engaging in extensive and in-depth energy cooperation with numerous member states, observer states, and dialogue partners of the SCO. A series of landmark green energy projects have been successfully connected to the grid, contributing substantial “Chinese strength” and “LONGi solutions” to regional energy transformation and low-carbon development.
Uzbekistan: Advancing photovoltaic and green hydrogen development to establish a new hub for green energy in Central Asia
Supporting large-scale photovoltaic base construction and alleviating power shortages:
In the regions of Tashkent, Bukhara, and Kashkadarya, large-scale photovoltaic power stations invested in and constructed by Chinese enterprises have all adopted LONGi's high-efficiency Hi-MO series photovoltaic modules. Tailored to the specific application scenarios of these projects, LONGi has provided customized product solutions. To ensure reliable and stable performance, all projects utilize TaiRay silicon wafers with a thickness exceeding 130μm, significantly enhancing the crack resistance and load-bearing capacity of the modules.
Among these, the 263-megawatt project in Buka District, Tashkent Region, scheduled for grid connection in September 2025, will generate 570 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, significantly alleviating power supply pressures in Tashkent City.
The two 500-megawatt photovoltaic projects in Bukhara and Kashkadarya, scheduled for grid connection in September 2024, together constitute a total capacity of 1 GW, making them the largest single photovoltaic projects in Central Asia. These projects generate up to 2.4 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, saving the country approximately 520 million cubic meters of natural gas each year. They have received high commendation from Uzbekistan's President, Mirziyoyev.
These projects not only exemplify Sino-Uzbek energy cooperation but also demonstrate the adaptability of LONGi's products to the complex climatic conditions prevalent in Central Asia.
Pioneering green hydrogen development in Central Asia and advancing industrial decarbonization:
In July 2025, a 20 MW green hydrogen plant located in northern Tashkent was officially commissioned. This marks the first large-scale green hydrogen project completed and operational in Central Asia. LONGi supplied four sets of 1,000 Nm³/h alkaline electrolysis equipment and associated infrastructure for this benchmark project.
The facility produces about 3,000 tons of high-purity green hydrogen annually, used primarily for nitrogen fertilizer synthesis. It is expected to reduce approximately 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, offering a core solution for industrial decarbonization in Uzbekistan and across the broader Central Asian region. This milestone signifies a new phase in regional energy utilization—“green electricity + green hydrogen.”
In Termez, Uzbekistan, near the border with Afghanistan, LONGi donated a 700 kW solar power station to the UNHCR, scheduled for grid connection in September 2024.
