As the global energy sector accelerates its low-carbon transition, the photovoltaic(PV) industry has moved from a phase of rapid capacity build-out into a new era centered on quality, precision, and application-specific solutions. Scale-driven growth alone is no longer a viable strategy for PV enterprises. Instead, building a formidable and defensible competitive edge now requires a fully integrated industrial chain, a clearly differentiated technology roadmap, and a deep focus on vertical niche markets.
On June 23, the 2026 Intersolar Europe exhibition kicked off in Munich, Germany, drawing over 2,800 exhibitors from across the globe. Among the prominent Chinese new energy PV companies showcasing their capabilities, Zhongtian Technology (“ZTT”) Group attracted considerable industry attention with its full-scenario, system-level "PV-Storage-Hydrogen" integrated solutions.
A standout element of ZTT's exhibit was Jiangsu Jiangdong Solar Technology Co., Ltd. (“Jiangdong Solar”) , launched in 2024, the initiative is designed to strengthen and integrate ZTT's PV value chain. During the exhibition, Fan Weiran, General Manager of Jiangdong Solar, gave an exclusive interview to C114, offering an in-depth look at the company's strategic positioning, product technologies, and global market engagement plans.
Fan Weiran, General Manager of Jiangsu Jiangdong Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
Targeting PV Modules to Strengthen the Industry Chain
Fan introduced in the interview that Jiangdong Solar was founded inheriting ZTT's long-standing principle of refined manufacturing and exclusive flagship product positioning for each subsidiary. Following ZTT's upgrade from Refined Manufacturing 1.0 to Precision Manufacturing 2.0 in 2024, the company is committed to strengthen and integrate the industrial chain, focusing on building competitive advantages in PV modules while unlocking synergies across ZTT's new energy PV business portfolio.
"ZTT has been active in the new energy PV sector since 2010, initially focusing on upstream critical materials such as PV backsheets, PVDF films, encapsulant films, and junction boxes," Fan noted. "In recent years, as ZTT's businesses covering wind power, energy storage and hydrogen energy have enjoyed vigorous growth, completing the full PV industrial chain has become an inevitable choice for high-quality development, enabling effective control over product quality and cost throughout the entire value chain.”
Fan further elaborated that ZTT differentiates itself from conventional new energy equipment suppliers. Apart from a comprehensive product lineup covering the whole industrial chain, ZTT runs an in-house power design institute as well as domestic and overseas EPC construction subsidiaries. It is among China's earliest enterprises contracted to construct national-level distributed PV demonstration projects. Since the establishment of Jiangdong Solar, ZTT has been capable of delivering full-stack EPC general contracting services covering design, core equipment manufacturing and on-site construction, delivering simple, hassle-free and reliable one-stop solutions for new energy investors worldwide.
Industry "Newcomer" with Late-Mover Advantages
It is widely acknowledged that the PV sector once underwent a period of rapid capacity build-out before sliding into a downturn amid supply-demand imbalance, and is now entering a new cycle featuring refined operation aligned with actual market demand. Fan explained that Jiangdong Solar's decision to enter the industry amid the slump stems from two major considerations: on one hand, ZTT's accumulated technological reserves enable the company to penetrate the market rapidly; on the other hand, market shifts have created multiple distinct late-mover strengths for the firm.
For starters, Jiangdong Solar is free from legacy overcapacity pressures. It deploys well-calibrated high-quality production capacity tailored to the internal demands of the industrial chain, allowing it to operate with a lean and flexible structure. Secondly, after multiple rounds of technological competition within the PV module industry, the company has adopted cutting-edge high-efficiency technologies. Its products are among the first batch of modules to obtain Class 1 energy efficiency certification issued by the China PV Product Quality Inspection Center (CPVT). Lastly, PV stands the most mature new energy technology with the broadest range of application scenarios, promising vast market space and clear long-term prospects. Drawing on ZTT's multiple national-level research and development centers, the company adheres to a three-tier R&D strategy - mass-producing one generation of products, developing the next generation, and reserving cutting-edge technologies in advance. It proactively researches forward-looking PV technologies such as back-contact (BC) cells and perovskites to lay groundwork for the next industrial cycle.
“At present, Jiangdong Solar has developed a complete portfolio covering mainstream products and application scenarios. We are showcasing three core products and one integrated solution at this exhibition,” Fan Weiran introduced. The first is all-black aesthetic modules designed for residential and commercial rooftop applications across Europe. Boasting an integrated all-black appearance and lightweight structure, they are ideal for villa rooftops and color steel factory roofs in European markets. The second type consists of marine PV modules custom-designed to withstand harsh offshore conditions characterized by heavy salt spray, high humidity and strong sea winds. The third product is high-efficiency BC-based PV modules with a conversion efficiency of 24.8%. They can substantially reduce the overall Balance of System (BOS) capital expenditure of PV power plants. Their lower annual degradation rate, shading resistance and hot-spot suppression performance help secure steady and sustainable revenue for PV stations.
On the solution front, leveraging its full-chain product supply and global EPC capabilities, ZTT's new energy business unveiled an intelligent microgrid solution.Supported by advanced islanded operation, black-start technologies and intelligent multi-energy coordinated dispatching algorithms, the solution connects power generation, grid networks, power loads and energy storage assets. It delivers reliable power supply to mines, remote villages and other regions with underdeveloped power infrastructure.
Global PV engagement: no longer a choice, but a necessity
Empowered by its one-stop solution strengths, ZTT’s new energy business keeps expanding its footprint in the global microgrid market and has delivered multiple benchmark projects. For instance, in rainforest regions of the Americas, ZTT built a hybrid solar-storage-diesel intelligent microgrid for a local mining firm. The system achieves 99.99% reliability for critical loads, cuts diesel consumption by 75%, slashing annual costs by over 12 million US dollars with an investment payback period of just 4.2 years.
Participation in Intersolar Europe reflects Jiangdong Solar's commitment to global engagement. “Global energy transition is not a fleeting trend but a decades-long definitive growth track. For us, being part of the global supply chain is not an optional strategy but an absolute necessity.” Fan stated. European nations are striving to wean themselves off fossil fuels, with higher PV installation targets set as rigid policy requirements. Meanwhile, emerging economies across Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa are seeing rapidly growing demand for integrated solar-storage solutions and off-grid microgrids, as a lack of stable grid supply has constrained their economic development.
Fan concluded that in the first year of China's "15th Five-Year Plan" period, ZTT rolled out its “ZTT Global Engagement 2.0" strategy, aiming at rapidly replicating and adapting its proven products, technologies, standards, and services for overseas customers based on local conditions. Backed by ZTT's full industrial chain layout, Jiangdong Solar will deliver efficient, dependable new energy construction solutions to worldwide partners, jointly advancing toward a carbon-neutral future together with global clients.