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Recognized by WEF as Global Lighthouse Factory, LONGi Leads Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing in the PV Industry

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XI’AN, China, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi), the world’s largest solar PV manufacturer headquarters in Xi’an, China today announced that its Jiaxing Production Base has been recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a Global Lighthouse Factory, the world’s first solar module manufacturing base joining WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network (GLN).

The Global Lighthouse Network is a World Economic Forum initiative. It was co-founded with McKinsey & Company, and is governed by an advisory board of industry leaders who are working together to shape the future of global manufacturing. Factories and value chains that join the network are designated by an independent panel of experts. As of December 14, 2023, a total of 153 “Lighthouse Factories” have been selected around the world, and China has 62 “Lighthouse Factories”, accounting for 40% of the global total, ranking first in the world.
As LONGi is one of the 21 new Lighthouses globally, the WEF made the following remark about LONGi’s manufacturing competitiveness: “Empowered by a number of intelligent technologies, LONGi’s Jiaxing Production Base has developed and implemented more than 30 digital technologies to promote intelligent manufacturing, many of which are industry-first independent patented technologies, reducing unit manufacturing costs by 28% within one year and reducing yield loss. It is reduced by 43%, the production delivery cycle is reduced by 84%, and the unit energy consumption is reduced by 20%. ”
The essence of the Global Lighthouse Factory is a digital transformation of production. The core is the strategic capability of building an intelligent manufacturing system. Through the extensive application of digital technologies such as Automation, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Big Data Analysis, 5G, etc., it can improve resource demand, planning management, and flexible production, logistics transportation, customer service and other full value chain systems for lean management.
LONGi is committed to becoming an advocate, practitioner and leader of sustainable development in the global clean energy field. Through continuous technology R&D and innovation iteration, the company can improve the conversion efficiency of solar cells, reduce the cost of photovoltaic power generation, achieve cost reduction and efficiency increase in the entire industry, and help achieve global energy transformation and carbon neutrality goals. LONGi Jiaxing Production Base was selected as a global lighthouse factory, which is strong evidence of LONGi’s technology leadership in the world.
(1) Flexible automation enabled by artificial intelligence and machine vision
By optimizing processes and supplier collaboration, combined with visual AI positioning and other technologies, LONGi Jiaxing Production Base overcomes 7 photovoltaic module industry automation problems, such as lamination and assembly processes, making the whole line process stable and best in the industry.
(2) AI-powered full-process visual inspection, precise traceability, root causes and action recommendations
LONGi Jiaxing Production Base achieves full coverage of 20 processes, and deploys a total of 784 cameras, collecting tens of thousands of point data. The AI-powered process can display abnormal change trends and yield change trends of the covered processes in real time to assist decision-makers in making quick decisions. It can analyze the causes of various types of hidden cracks and welding defects, and recommend the best solution combined with expert knowledge system to quickly deal with anomalies.
In addition, the AI-powered process can accurately identify 1,000+ image features on the cell string, and through feature similarity calculation, complete the source machine information identification of 12 strings of cells every 18 seconds, replacing the original virtual code traceability.
(3) Intelligent management of order production delivery cycle
LONGi Jiaxing Production Base introduced 20+ digital sub-use cases along the production, warehousing and logistics value chain, reconstruct the end-to-end business process, greatly improve the efficiency of warehousing and logistics, achieve full traceability of logistics links and shorten the order cycle, ensure on-time delivery, and improve customer satisfaction.
(4) AI-powered solar cells resource matching and dynamic correction
LONGi Jiaxing Production Base deployed the industry’s first self-developed AI smart solar cell production plan calculation system to calculate the optimal production plan to achieve accurate module power delivery and reduce power loss to meet customer needs. LONGi believes that accurate delivery of module power is of great significance to cost control. After the better allocation of each efficiency cell sheet in AI intelligence, the module power that meets the needs of customers is produced, reducing power waste and cell cost.
“Innovation is the core competitiveness of enterprises and the inexhaustible driving force for their sustainable development. In the photovoltaic industry, technological innovation ability is particularly important,” said Zhong Baoshen, Chairman of LONGi. “It is necessary to speed up the intelligentization and digitization of the company through The Global Lighthouse Network initiated by WEF, which are important for the transformation and upgrading of the photovoltaic manufacturing industry in general.”
About LONGi
Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world’s leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.
Under its mission of ‘making the best of solar energy to build a green world’, LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com 
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XDLINX Space Labs Set to Empower Nations’ space capabilities with their Innovative Technology with the recent seed funding of $7 million

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The company aims at accelerating development of ready to launch satellite platforms for Global Space Missions
HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XDLINX Space Labs, a prominent Indian space-tech player, is transforming the global space industry through its ready to launch satellite platforms. The company offers spacecraft Platforms and Payload technology for Commercial and Defence ISR Space Missions. They offer full-stack ISR capabilities, with both optical and signal intelligence. With a revolutionary vision of empowering every Nation to build their Space Heritage and their sovereign space capabilities, they have recently raised $7 million in seed funding to accelerate the manufacturing of next-generation payloads. The funding round was led by Ashish Kacholia of Lucky Investments with additional backing from E2MC, Mana Ventures,and a prominent family office.

Founded in 2022 in Hyderabad, XDLINX Space Labs began with a bold vision to redefine space missions and make innovative satellite technology accessible to a broader range of clients. The company’s first major milestone came with the successful launch of JANUS-1, a software-defined 6U Nanosat to demonstrate multi-tenancy payload capabilities, developed in a record time of just 10 months and launched aboard ISRO’s SSLV-D2 rocket on February 10, 2023 which brought down the cost and time to space significantly,compared to other traditional satellite.
Rupesh Gandupalli,CEO & Co-Founder, XDLINX Space Labs said,”We are thrilled and excited to accelerate the manufacturing of next-generation payloads for defence and commercial missions like E-band communications,Optical and RF intelligence to building space heritage, operationalization of satellite bus platforms and expand our global presence. We envision a future where space becomes more accessible by building cost-effective satellites using 75% indigenous subsystems. We look forward to contributing in India’s growing role in global space race.”
The company is currently preparing for the launch of its next major project, Elevation-1, which will feature the world’s first miniaturized space-grade E-band payload, developed and scheduled to launch aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission. Elevation-1 is the first commercial mission designed to demonstrate E-band communications with digital modulation, and company owning a defined long-term roadmap of achieving data rates exceeding 10 Gbps.
Additionally, XDLINX Space Labs is developing the 150KG class satellite hosting Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Multi-Spectral optical sensors together using XDSAT-M600 platform for its customer scheduled to be launched in Q3-2025. The company is in final discussions with their customers building and launching a sub-meter multi-spectral imagery satellite constellation and has also signed MOUs with leading space companies globally, laying the groundwork for continued collaboration and development.
About XDLINX Space Labs
XDLINX Space Labs is an end-to-end small satellite mission-as-a-service provider for complete mission requirements- from design, supply chain ,build, integration, and space qualify to mission operations. The company offers spacecraft Platforms and Payload technology for Global Commercial and Defence ISR Space Missions, focusing on helping various nations build their Sovereign space capabilities, offer a full stack ISR capabilities both optical and signal intelligence. XDLINX offers fully configured satellites with payloads for Global Intelligence,Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The company has successfully launched over 400 satellites in their past work tenure.
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Arctech’s Cutting-edge Cleaning Robot and Solar Tracking Technologies at REI 2024 Receive Great Attention

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DELHI, India, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — From October 3rd to 5th, Arctech, the world’s leading solar tracking and racking solutions provider, participated in the Renewable Energy India Expo (REI)  in Greater Noida, Delhi, India. The exceptional India team presented four flagship products: the 1P solar tracking system SkyLine II, the 1P dual-row solar tracking system SkyWings, the newly developed Intelligent PV Cleaning Robot, and an innovative frame for PV modules made from polymer material. Notably, the Intelligent PV Cleaning Robot was the star of the show.

The robot, developed by Arctech independently, features several remarkable attributes that distinguish it from its counterparts.
Firstly, the cleaning robot is seamlessly integrated with its solar tracker system. This integration optimizes the operation path for solar module cleaning. Meanwhile, the cleaning robot’s shutdown platform is designed to integrate with the solar tracker’s spindle, which can reduce the number of posts required, thereby slashing the platform’s cost by 40%. The shutdown platform is engineered to align with the solar tracker’s operation trajectory, preventing operational disruptions and damage from misalignment between the platform and the modules while cleaning.
Furthermore, the robot’s lightweight structure, constructed from high-strength composite materials, reduces its weight by over 30% compared to traditional machines, minimizing the risk of damage to solar modules and ensuring consistent performance after 20,000 cycles. It features a patented differentiated drive design system for smooth transmission with minimal noise, quiet operation, and maintenance-free use. The incorporation of an AI-powered intelligent walking correction system, a straight-running anti-fall safety design, and a two-wheel stop mechanical windproof feature also enables it to withstand winds up to 50m/s.
Moreover, the robot is also equipped with a four-wheel drive system for anti-twisting, and hill-climbing up to 20 degrees, and can cross obstacles up to 50mm with a ± 20-degree module angle deflection. Its error-safe design incorporates light-sensitive sensors to prevent accidental activation and ensure efficient cleaning. Additionally, its compatibility design, featuring a telescopic anti-fall bridge, adapts to various panel array spacings, ensuring seamless integration with a range of solar panels and facilitating the smooth installation of solar trackers. To stay at the forefront of the industry trend and enhance solar project performance, Arctech has developed its Intelligent PV Cleaning Robot, with the first batch of mass-produced units scheduled for dispatch to India by early November.
Arctech’s SkyLine II and SkyWings solar tracking systems, featuring a multi-point drive mechanism, were highlighted at REI 2024 for their ability to enhance energy generation and lower the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for solar plants. The 1P SkyLine II is designed to follow the terrain, fitting India’s varied landscapes, while SkyWings, the world’s first dual-row tracker with this mechanism, ensures stability and optimal tilt for cleaning robots, suitable for India’s arid climates. Additionally, the polymer-material frames for PV modules, praised for their mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and insulation, help prevent Potential Induced Degradation (PID), ensuring a stable operation for PV modules over the long term.
With a market presence spanning over nine years and a portfolio exceeding 10GW in the Indian market, Arctech is well-positioned to achieve even greater success with its advanced solar tracking, racking systems, and intelligent PV cleaning robot.
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Invitation to presentation of Sinch’s interim report for the third quarter 2024

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sinch AB (publ), which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, will publish its interim report for the third quarter 2024 on Wednesday 6 November 2024, at 07:30 CET. A conference call and a webcast will also take place at 14:00 CET where Sinch’s CEO Laurinda Pang and CFO Roshan Saldanha will present the report. There will be a possibility to ask questions after the presentation.

Time for publication of the interim reportWednesday 6 November 2024, at 07:30 CET
Time for conference call and webcastWednesday 6 November 2024, at 14:00 CET
Conference call dial-in details If you wish to participate via teleconference, please register on the link below. After registration you will be provided with phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the conference call.https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=50048793
Webcast and slide deck
The live webcast will be available at investors.sinch.com/webcast.
The presentation and report will be available at investors.sinch.com after publication.
Please also see investors.sinch.com/financial-calendar for other investor related events.
For further information, please contactOla ElmelandInvestor Relations DirectorMobile: +46 721 43 34 59E-mail: [email protected]
About Sinch
Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 150,000 businesses – including many of the world’s largest tech companies – rely on Sinch’s Customer Communications Cloud to improve customer experience through mobile messaging, voice and email. Sinch has been profitable and fast-growing since it was founded in 2008. It is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with shares traded at NASDAQ Stockholm: XSTO: SINCH. Visit us at sinch.com.
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