Source: Jiuquan Media Group
As the global shift toward clean energy picks up speed, the northwestern Chinese city of Jiuquan is emerging as a rising exporter in the renewables market. Backed by a strong manufacturing base and early-mover advantages, the city saw its exports of new energy equipment reach 460 million yuan ($63.5 million) in 2024. In the first two months of 2025 alone, exports of photovoltaic (PV) cells hit 52.1 million yuan—a year-on-year increase of more than 12,000%, highlighting the growing global appeal of “Made in Jiuquan” clean tech.
One of the key players behind this export boom is Gansu Jingang Photovoltaic Co., which is seeing a sharp rise in international orders thanks to its product quality and technical innovation. The company recorded 50 million yuan in overseas sales in 2024, and its exports soared to 80 million yuan in the first quarter of this year. It now expects full-year exports to reach as high as 500 million yuan.
“Our production systems are now smart enough to flag even the slightest deviation,” said Wang Jianjun, head of production technology at Jingang. “If a silicon wafer shifts by just 0.3 millimeters, our visual inspection system reacts within 50 milliseconds to correct it—keeping our breakage rate below 0.8%.”
Jingang’s facility is also China’s first to mass-produce HJT (heterojunction) solar cells at the gigawatt scale. The company uses bifacial microcrystalline technology along with silver-copper busbar printing—a setup that gives its panels an edge over conventional TopCon cells. HJT modules not only perform better in low-light conditions, but also generate power on both sides, with the rear side reaching conversion efficiencies of up to 90%.
Asked why the company chose to locate in Jiuquan, project director Sun Zhenming pointed to both strategy and support. “The city offers not just a strong location, but also a complete industrial ecosystem,” he said. “Local government agencies and customs have been incredibly supportive—they’ve helped us scale up smoothly and tap into overseas markets.”
“Jiuquan Customs is committed to supporting the city’s green energy push,” said customs official Zhang Jianxin. “We’re refining policies to help local companies expand their product lines and build a stronger export ecosystem, giving Gansu-made solar tech a bigger role on the global stage.”
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