LONGi, Nofar Team Up for 282 MW Romania Solar Project

LONGi, a global solar solutions provider and Israel’s renewable energy developer Nofar Energy have partnered to develop Romania‘s 282 MW Corbii Mari solar project in Dambovita County. This collaboration will deploy over 430,000 Hi-MO 9 BC modules, establishing back contact technology as Europe’s solution for utility-scale energy projects while marking Nofar’s most ambitious international venture to date.

The Corbii Mari project will go into production in 2026 and represents a dual milestone in Europe's renewable transition. It is expected to have an estimated annual output of 380 GWh, powering over 50,000 Romanian households.

As Nofar Energy's largest overseas IPP project, it anchors the Israeli leader's strategic expansion into European markets. Simultaneously, the installation stands as Romania's largest BC deployment, leveraging Hi-MO 9's industry-leading 24.8% efficiency to overcome the region's climatic challenges. The project's seamless execution demonstrates how BC technology delivers unparalleled bankability for developers navigating Europe's complex energy landscape.

On the latest project, LONGi said it used its Hi-MO 9's back contact architecture to achieve better performance in Romania's variable climate. The modules' temperature resilience and 30-year degradation guarantee, the firm said, ensure consistent energy generation, while the ultra-high-power output minimizes land use, preserving Dambovita County's agricultural ecosystems.

Last year, LONGi Solar extended its partnership with NOFAR to supply modules for a range of European solar projects. The two companies have cooperated since 2023 on utility-scale installations across Europe.

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Positioned at the key project as a part of Eastern Europe's energy transition, Corbii Mari establishes a replicable model for Nofar's expanding multi-GW European pipeline. The collaboration signals accelerating regional adoption of BC technology, with project insights informing solar development across emerging markets where efficiency and bankability are paramount.

Sharing the comments on the latest Leon Zhang, President of LONGi Europe, emphasized the project's transformative impact: "Corbii Mari transcends conventional solar deployments – it's a powerful validation that BC technology has matured into Europe's utility-scale foundation. By choosing Hi-MO 9 for their flagship European venture, Nofar Energy demonstrates how visionary partners are accelerating the energy transition through technological leadership."