Chinese solar panel maker Longi is to install solar modules at Fatoni University in Thailand in partnership with local company Smart Solar.

The aim is to help the university embrace sustainable development to meet its growing energy needs.

Fatoni University, known for its programmes in business, engineering, information technology and education, has earned the trust of local residents for its high-quality education and innovative teaching methods. However, like many higher education institutions, Fatoni University is grappling with rising electricity costs while striving to maintain its high standards of education.

To counter rising operating costs, Fatoni University turned to Hi-MO X6 (www.longi.com/en/products/modules/hi-mo-6) solar panels, known for their efficient power generation, reliability and humidity resistance.

The shift to solar power has been a success for the university. The newly installed solar system generates a total output of 563,921kWh, resulting in monthly savings of approximately THB194,060 and a total of THB2.6 million over 13 months.

The environmental impact has been equally significant, with a reduction in carbon emissions by 268 tons to date. These savings allow Fatoni University to allocate more resources to campus construction and educational investments, thereby enhancing the learning experience for students.

This cooperation with Fatoni University (ftu.ac.th) marks another implementation of Longi’s HPBC technology in the overseas market. Moving forward, Longi says it is committed to supporting academic institutions in accelerating their transition to green energy.

Founded in 2000, Longi (www.longi.com) has established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial and industrial distributed solar energy, green energy and hydrogen equipment.