On May 15, an African diplomatic delegation comprising representatives from 51 African countries and the African Union in China visited Sany Silicon Energy's Zhuzhou Photovoltaic Manufacturing Base to conduct a field inspection focused on Sany Group's technological R&D, intelligent manufacturing, product applications, and green sustainability practices in the photovoltaic industry.
At the corporate exhibition hall, Dai Qinghua, Director of Sany Group and Chairman of Sany Silicon Energy, warmly welcomed the African diplomatic delegation. Dai provided a detailed overview of Sany Group's evolution from a township enterprise to a global leader in equipment manufacturing, while highlighting Sany Silicon Energy's strategic布局 (strategic layout, or "strategic positioning" for a more natural English equivalent) across the entire photovoltaic value chain. The delegation members listened attentively, expressing admiration for Sany Group's global achievements and posing in-depth questions about the company's business expansion in African markets.
In the product exhibition area, Xia Yimin, Executive Deputy General Manager of Sany Silicon Energy Equipment Company, introduced three off-grid microgrid systems to the delegation. Developed specifically for scenarios such as mines, remote construction sites, and rural areas, communities, and schools lacking grid coverage or facing power shortages, these solutions sparked significant interest among the delegates. They actively engaged, seeking detailed insights into the systems' operating principles and engaging in thorough discussions on pricing structures, energy storage capacity, daily power generation, applicable scenarios, and installation and maintenance requirements.
Upon entering the photovoltaic home appliance exhibition hall, the vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by lively African music and displays of camping and household settings, immediately captured everyone's attention. Three mobile photovoltaic energy storage devices designed specifically for outdoor and home applications were showcased, prompting the delegation members to pause, observe, and ask questions frequently, immersing themselves in the convenience of green energy brought by Sany Silicon Energy's products.
Through a digital intelligence display screen, Deng Junbo, Deputy Dean of Sany Silicon Energy's Microgrid Research Institute, briefed the delegation on the operational status of the Ruida Microgrid Power Station in Zambia. This project, Africa's largest single-scale photovoltaic-storage-diesel mine microgrid project, features a 20MWp photovoltaic system, a total energy storage battery capacity of 60MWh, and a diesel generator system as backup power, forming an advanced integrated microgrid energy system combining photovoltaic, energy storage, and diesel generation to provide stable and reliable power supply to the mining area.
Chen Jia, Dean of Sany Silicon Energy's Photovoltaic Research Institute, guided the delegation through Sany Silicon Energy's intelligent production lines, offering a close-up view of the entire manufacturing process of photovoltaic products from raw materials to finished goods. The highly automated production process captivated the delegation members, who frequently stopped to take photos, expressing high praise for Sany Group's advanced manufacturing techniques, lean production model, and comprehensive quality control system.
"These products align perfectly with Africa's energy needs," remarked several diplomats, noting that the visit not only deepened their understanding of Sany Group and Sany Silicon Energy but also unveiled vast opportunities for collaboration between African energy development and the technological strengths of Hunan-based Chinese enterprises.