Solar technology giant LONGi has signed a framework agreement with Milan-based renewable energy producer Chiron Energy for the supply of LONGi’s high-efficiency Hi-MO 9 modules between 2026 and 2027.
The partnership aims to advance Italy’s renewable energy expansion and support its net-zero emissions goals.
The agreement will see LONGi’s bifacial Hi-MO 9 photovoltaic (PV) modules deployed across new and repowering projects throughout northern and central Italy. The plants will operate under various national incentive schemes, including CONTO ENERGIA and the FER X decree.
According to the companies, upgrading existing installations with the new modules could double current production capacity while cutting carbon emissions and supporting energy independence.
LONGi’s Hi-MO 9 modules use Back Contact (HPBC 2.0) technology, which removes metal grid lines from the cell surface to improve light absorption and raise conversion efficiency to 24.8%.
The modules are also designed to perform well in low-light conditions and come with a 30-year linear degradation warranty.
Claudio Gigli, CEO of Chiron Energy, said: “Our decision to partner with LONGi, a leading Tier 1 manufacturer, is part of our corporate strategy to propose projects with high ratings from the stakeholders involved in their implementation, starting with the quality of the authorised project, financing and the construction of the plants themselves.
“Our Engineering and Technical Compliance team pays particular attention to identifying win-win solutions from a technical and economic point of view, and we are particularly focused on technologically reliable and innovative solutions in the context of ESG practices and supply chain traceability and transparency with reference to the innovative Back Contact technology industrialised by LONGi.”
Stefano Salica, Sales Director Italy at LONGi, described the agreement as “a landmark achievement for LONGi in the Italian market,” highlighting that it “signifies the mutual commitment of both companies to drive the green energy transition forward.”
Francesco Emmolo, General Manager Italy and Greece of LONGi, added: “By deploying these PV plants with our advanced Hi-MO 9 modules, we are not just supplying technology; we are enabling Italy to significantly reduce its carbon emissions and stabilise its energy costs.”
