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Sidel’s Beijing Plant’s rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system has now achieved full grid connection. (Image: Sidel)

China: Sidel launches Beijing solar hub

Sidel’s Beijing Plant has completed the grid connection of a large-scale rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, advancing its commitment to sustainable manufacturing. The installation, spanning thousands of solar panels, boasts a 2.1 MW capacity and is expected to generate over 4.39 million kWh of electricity annually—meeting 60% of the plant’s energy needs and cutting carbon emissions by 2,452 tonnes each year.

Using high-efficiency LONGi Hi-MO7 modules, the system operates under a ‘self-consumption with surplus feed-in’ model, with 35% of the generated power returned to the municipal grid. This smart energy approach supports both on-site efficiency and broader grid sustainability.

The project is part of Sidel’s broader environmental strategy. Since launching operations in Beijing in 2008, the plant has invested in multiple green initiatives, including intelligent energy and building management systems, equipment retrofits, water recycling improvements, and EV charging stations. In 2025, it earned certifications for energy management, carbon neutrality, and sustainable supply chain operations.

Globally, Sidel aims to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 73% from 2019 levels, already achieving a 64% reduction by 2024. All plants have run on 100% renewable energy since 2022.

“This PV system not only slashes our operational carbon footprint but also demonstrates Sidel’s unwavering commitment to green manufacturing,” said Li Yonghon, Director of the Beijing Plant. Future plans include exploring energy storage and smart energy technologies to evolve the site into an urban green energy hub.

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