AIKO, headquartered in China, has launched Phase-1 of its Jinan factory, a CO2-free intelligent facility, producing its first N-Type ABC solar panel as part of its 10 GW operations. The factory integrates Industry 4.0 technologies, full digitalization, and renewable energy. Sustainability measures include 90% water reuse, over 30% waste heat recovery, and a 1.5-kilometer production line that enhances efficiency, increasing unit surface capacity by 50%. Automation and AI-driven defect detection ensure quality control while reducing costs. The factory, designed to optimize solar manufacturing, is set to expand its capacity to 30 GW by 2029, with full cell production expected to commence by 2025.
AIKO begins production at Jinan factory for n-type panels
Phase I of AIKO’s Jinan facility delivers 10 GW, with the cell department to be operational by late 2025. (Image Source: AIKO)
The hybrid microgrid progressed from PPA signing to commissioning within four months, overcoming terrain challenges. (Image Source: SANY)
Each Enphase microinverter operates independently on individual panels, enhancing overall system efficiency and safety of conversion at the source. (Image Source: Enphase Energy)
The 85 MW PV system reduces CO2 emissions by 65,400 tons yearly, covering 400,000 square meters across four parks. (Image Credit/Source: Kelly/Pexels)
The plan was approved following the Ministry of Finance’s Reference Price notification to regulate imports. (Image Credit/Source: AI generated)