LONGi Powers UK's First Back Contact Solar Project in Landmark Deal with Cero Generation

LONGi announced its pivotal role in the United Kingdom's inaugural back contact (BC) technology deployment through a landmark partnership with Cero Generation.

As exclusive module supplier for the 59MW solar plant of Cero's flagship Bramley Project (115MW co-located solar + BESS), this collaboration marks both LONGi's first BC venture in the UK market and its inaugural partnership with the pan-European renewables leader.

The Bramley Project, secured through Cero Generation's recently closed £200 million green financing package, represents a transformative advancement for UK energy infrastructure. Scheduled for construction commencement in Autumn 2025, this initiative will deploy LONGi's Hi-MO 9 modules alongside Sungrow's battery storage systems under Metlen's EPC leadership.

As the first UK solar installation utilizing back contact technology—widely recognized as the ultimate photovoltaic solution—the project establishes a new benchmark for efficiency and sustainability in Britain's energy transition.

Leon Zhang, President of LONGi Europe, emphasized the partnership's significance: "The Bramley Project transcends conventional solar deployments – it's a declaration that BC technology has arrived as Britain's energy future. By selecting Hi-MO 9 for this trailblazing venture, Cero Generation demonstrates how visionary partners accelerate grid decarbonization through technological leadership."

Marta Martinez Queimadelos, CEO of Cero Generation, said, "LONGi's cutting-edge BC modules align perfectly with our commitment to EU Taxonomy-compliant infrastructure. This collaboration ensures Bramley delivers maximum environmental impact while pioneering next-generation solar technology in the UK market."

The Bramley Project leverages Hi-MO 9's industry-leading 24.8 percent module efficiency and -0.26%/°C temperature coefficient to maximize energy harvest in Britain's variable climate. 

As the first in Cero's 360MW UK co-located portfolio, Bramley establishes BC technology as the foundation for Britain's utility-scale solar expansion. The project's integration of Hi-MO 9 modules with BESS infrastructure delivers critical grid flexibility, positioning solar-storage hybrids as essential components of the UK's net-zero roadmap.