China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit

Fellow photovoltaic (PV) followers, the SCO at the Tianjin Summit was like a roundtable banquet focused on energy, offering the PV industry a generous "sunshine package."

The most eye-catching "main course" at the summit was undoubtedly China's plan to add "Ten Million-KW of Photovoltaic Power" over the next five years. This isn't just a simple numerical gimmick; converted into household photovoltaic power stations, it's equivalent to providing each member state with two million "rooftop bonuses." Even more thoughtful, the accompanying cooperation platforms for energy and green industries serve as "cross-border service stations" for PV projects. Going forward, PV equipment transportation and technical exchanges between member states will be facilitated through "green channels," eliminating many detours.

Perhaps some are curious about just how much energy "Ten Million-KW" actually represents. Just look at the 100-megawatt photovoltaic power station in Kazakhstan's Zabil region-it generates enough electricity annually to power 113,000 people for an entire year, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of filling 125,000 tons of "air purification bags." The SCO's installed renewable energy capacity has reached 2.31 billion kilowatts, equivalent to providing solar power banks for nearly half the world's population. With this scale, it's no exaggeration to call it a "super league store" in the photovoltaic industry.

First Course: The Hard Infrastructure Dish of "Grid Express Lines"

The summit's declaration on sustainable energy development explicitly calls for upgrading energy infrastructure-not simply building roads, but rather establishing a "cross-regional express line network" for photovoltaic power. Imagine a future where Kazakhstan's solar power can be easily transported to Uzbekistan via express lines, as convenient as borrowing a candy from a neighbor. Jiangsu's previous experience in upgrading its distribution network is now perfectly applicable. Perhaps the "four transformable" technologies will become a "universal reference" for the SCO's infrastructure sector.

Second Course: Desserts at the "Technology Sharing Party"

The Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Initiative is akin to a "cooking party" for the photovoltaic industry. Member states have pledged to share renewable energy solutions, much like chefs openly sharing their secret recipes-China's N-type module technology, Russia's cold-region installation experience, and Central Asian countries' desert power plant operation and maintenance techniques-all of which will be available on demand from the "technology sharing pool." Uzbekistan's 1 GW photovoltaic project is a prime example of turning sunlight into benefits, a clear illustration of the saying "technology is productivity."

Third Course: The "Customs Clearance Facilitation" regulatory spice

The "Statement on Investment Cooperation in Sustainable Development" can be described as a "simplified visa order" for photovoltaic projects. The document mentions "investment facilitation" and "industrial chain stability," which translates to: cross-border approvals for photovoltaic projects will no longer require a tidy collection of official stamps, and module exports will face fewer tariff hurdles. One company representative quipped that future photovoltaic cooperation among SCO member states might be even less stressful than traveling across provinces to a project site within China.

SCO photovoltaic cooperation is based on a "gentleman's agreement"-all projects adhere to the principles of "voluntary participation, mutual benefit, and equality," like neighborly mutual assistance, avoiding the awkward "forced buying and selling" that can plague some international collaborations. For example, if you excel at module manufacturing and I have a large expanse of undeveloped land suitable for website development, we can each leverage our strengths to form a "photovoltaic Pinduoduo" and achieve economies of scale.

Particularly noteworthy is the "capacity building" clause: member states must jointly train professional talent. This is like "filling gaps" in each country's photovoltaic industry. Chinese photovoltaic engineers can serve as "technical advisors" in Central Asia, and local technicians can come to China for further training, truly achieving the integration of solar and technology.

Time to take note! To capitalize on this wave of favorable policies, companies must remember three key words:

Project Application: Keep a close eye on the project lists released by the two major cooperation platforms, especially desert photovoltaic projects in Central Asia and rooftop photovoltaic projects in Southeast Asia, which are truly "policy hotspots."

Technical Cooperation: Actively participate in joint laboratories and technology transfer platforms, packaging your own advanced technologies as "shared solutions" to expand your market and build your reputation.

Rule Research: Understand the differences in investment policies among member states, such as Kazakhstan's grid access standards and India's subsidy details. Do your homework in advance to avoid detours.

Fun fact: SCO countries already account for half of the global installed renewable energy capacity. What does this mean? As long as your photovoltaic products enter the SCO market, it will be equivalent to winning the "sunshine orders" of nearly half of the world.