On June 12, the 18th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Expo (Shanghai) reached its midpoint, with GCL Technology drawing widespread attention through a series of technical presentations, international certifications, and strategic partnerships, showcasing its technology leadership and low-carbon innovation in the photovoltaic materials sector.

During the exhibition, the GCL team delivered multiple high-level technical presentations:

• VP Song Yunbo unveiled the company’s ESG achievements in Decoding Infinite Possibilities: Low-Carbon Technology Driving a Green Future, highlighting proactive efforts in green manufacturing, energy efficiency, and social responsibility.

• Assistant VP Song Hao introduced the concept of “scenario-defined technology,” emphasizing the adaptability of GCL’s low-carbon materials to distributed PV, BIPV, and emerging applications, and identifying scene-driven integration as the next growth engine for the PV industry.

• Wei Fange, Technology Management Director at GCL Global Silicon Materials Research Institute, delivered a keynote From Red Ocean to Blue Ocean: GCL Technology’s Differentiated Breakthrough, illustrating how particle silicon and CCz continuous Czochralski monocrystalline technologies enable industry differentiation. Wei highlighted that GCL’s particle silicon reduces total electricity consumption by over 75% compared to traditional processes.

• Zhou Zhou, Senior Manager at GCL’s Silicon Industry Technology Research Division, provided an in-depth analysis of the fluidized bed silane particle silicon technology and its growth potential.

On-site, GCL achieved two key international certifications:

1. ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Assessment from TÜV Süd, recognizing its supply chain sustainability management.

2. Carbon Footprint Certification for FBR Particle Silicon from DEKRA and the French Energy Agency, confirming a record-low carbon footprint of 14.441 kgCO₂e/kg, demonstrating leadership in low-carbon PV materials and supporting compliance with global carbon trade regulations.

At the exhibition, GCL also signed a strategic low-carbon PV materials cooperation agreement with GoodWe Technology Co., Ltd., focusing on building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Under the agreement, GCL will supply high-quality, low-carbon silicon wafers and materials, exemplifying upstream-downstream collaboration for low-carbon innovation.

Further accolades at SNEC 2025 included the APVIA Asia Solar + Storage Awards for Talent Development and Industry Contribution, and inclusion in the Global New Energy ESG Top 100, reinforcing GCL’s leading position in sustainable development.

A GCL representative summarized: “SNEC 2025 is a key platform to showcase our innovations. Going forward, we will continue to increase R&D investment, deepen industrial collaboration, and drive the PV industry from price competition to value competition, contributing more Chinese wisdom and solutions to the global energy transition.”

Industry experts note that GCL Technology’s achievements at SNEC not only consolidate its leadership in PV materials but also provide a benchmark for the industry’s low-carbon transformation. With growing global demand for low-carbon products, GCL’s first-mover advantage is expected to expand further.