Liu Hanyuan s rooftop solar panels

Who is Liu Hanyuan?

Liu Hanyuan, NPC deputy, also vice-chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and chairman of the board of directors of Tongwei Group. [photo provided to China.org.cn]

Why was Hanyuan a scientist?

At the time, Hanyuan was interested in China ’ s energy future and how greener alternatives to fossil fuels could improve the country ’ s smog problem. Through his studies, he learned that photovoltaic (PV) solar power generation would be an abundant source and an inexhaustible and extremely low-cost energy for the future.

Is China's photovoltaic industry a fast lane of development?

Under the guidance of the dual carbon goals in particular, there is no doubt that it has now entered the fast lane of development. As one of the world's top photovoltaic companies, Tongwei Group has participated in and witnessed the entire process of China's photovoltaic industry.

What happened to Tongwei's solar business?

Its solar power business—comprising the production of solar-grade silicon and solar batteries—accounted for three-quarters of group sales. Liu stepped down as chairman of Tongwei Co. in 2019 but remains at the helm of the group.

Who is TW solar?

The group commenced its solar operations in 2006 giving them almost 20 years of trading history as a solar panel manufacturer. TW Solar has 6 manufacturing sites in China located in Hefei, Shuangliu, Meishan, Jintang, Yancheng, Nantong and Tonghe.

Why is China's photovoltaic industry struggling?

China's photovoltaic industry is currently facing a severe and complex international situation, with global competition, trade barriers and other factors generating uncertainties. At present, the world's first "carbon tariff," the European Union's carbon border adjustment mechanism, has been in trial operation for nearly five months.