TÜV Rheinland Hosts Advanced Technology Seminar for Renewable Energy Industry in North China

On April 25, under the guidance of the Shandong Provincial Market Supervision Administration, TÜV Rheinland Greater China, an international independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification body, collaborated with the Shandong Energy Storage Association and the Shandong Provincial Product Quality Inspection Research Institute to host the “2025 North China New Energy Industry Advanced Technology Seminar” in Qingdao. The seminar, themed “Exploring Green Sustainability to Create a New Future for Energy,” brought together experts, scholars, and industry elites to focus on fields such as photovoltaics, energy storage, charging and swapping, and hydrogen energy, discussing the development prospects and technological innovations within the new energy sector.

Keynote speeches were delivered by Meng Zhaohong, a second-level inspector from the Shandong Provincial Market Supervision Administration, Zhou Hongqing, a second-level researcher from the Energy Conservation and Technological Equipment Department of the Shandong Energy Bureau, and Yao Qingguo, the former president of Shandong University of Science and Technology and president of the Shandong Energy Storage Association.

In his opening remarks, Xia Bo, president of TÜV Rheinland Greater China, stated, “Currently, the global energy transition is accelerating, presenting unprecedented development opportunities for the new energy industry while also posing challenges such as technological bottlenecks, standards, and market applications. Through this seminar, we aim to establish a collaborative platform, gathering collective wisdom to explore key technological challenges in the new energy industry, share the latest research results and practical experiences, and promote technological innovation and industrial upgrades.”

During the seminar, Jiang Hua, deputy secretary-general of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, reviewed and forecasted the development of the photovoltaic industry. Shen Wenzhong, director of the Solar Energy Research Institute at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and honorary chairman of the Shanghai Solar Energy Society, shared insights on new trends in solar photovoltaic technology. The hydrogen energy sector is entering a phase of rapid development; leveraging its years of experience in this field, TÜV Rheinland introduced the “White Paper on the Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Industry Chain.” Li Weichun, vice president of global power electronics product services and vice president of solar and commercial product services for TÜV Rheinland Greater China, provided a detailed interpretation of this white paper, offering guidance for the large-scale commercialization of green hydrogen and the entry of hydrogen enterprises into the global market.

As the voltage of energy storage systems continues to rise, 2000V power electronics technology is becoming a focal point for the market. Dong Bin, general manager of power electronics products in the solar and commercial services division of TÜV Rheinland Greater China, presented solutions for 2000V power electronics technology. In a roundtable forum, guests discussed “How can new energy companies navigate challenges in a changing global market?” focusing on topics such as industry collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and cooperation models while sharing their insights.

During the seminar, TÜV Rheinland awarded product certification certificates to multiple companies. The 5MWh container energy storage system from Shandong Electric Power Times Energy Technology Co., Ltd. received certification based on IEC 62619, IEC 63056, and EN 62477-1 standards. Longi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.’s HI-MO9 double-glass modules were certified for multi-reliability based on IEC TS 63209-1, IEC TS 63126, IEC 62892, and IEC 62938 standards, while their HI-MO10 single-glass modules were awarded Class A certification for shading resistance, and their HI-MO10 double-glass modules received certification based on IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 standards. Yingli Energy Development Co., Ltd.’s N-type double-glass TOPCon modules were certified for high-temperature reliability under IEC TS 63126, and the double-glass BC modules from Qinghai Yellow River Upper Reaches Hydropower Development Co., Ltd. received certification based on IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 standards. Additionally, Shuangliang New Energy Technology (Baotou) Co., Ltd.’s double-glass TOPCon modules were certified according to IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 standards.

TÜV Rheinland also recognized outstanding individuals in the photovoltaic sector, awarding the “Outstanding Quality Person in the Photovoltaic Industry” to Yu Bo, vice president of Yingli Energy Development Co., Ltd., and Tian Jiehua, head of product development management at Anhui Huasheng New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., in appreciation of their contributions to promoting high-quality development in the photovoltaic industry. Furthermore, the seminar hosted two sub-forums: the “Advanced Technology Seminar on Photovoltaics and Energy Storage” and the “Advanced Photovoltaic Technology Seminar,” focusing on different topics for technical sharing and discussions.

As a leading global technology service provider, TÜV Rheinland possesses significant technical strength and a wide-ranging global influence in the new energy field. Its services cover various segments of the industry chain, including solar photovoltaics, energy storage systems, lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen energy and fuel cells, new energy vehicles, and charging equipment and facilities. The organization is dedicated to providing a one-stop service for new energy companies, from research and development testing to production process monitoring and product certification, assisting enterprises in successfully entering international markets and enhancing brand awareness and market competitiveness. Moving forward, TÜV Rheinland will continue to collaborate with industry partners to promote the high-quality development of the new energy industry, contributing to the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality.