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Amy Liu, General Manager, Utility, MEA, LONGi

With LONGi’s new world record in perovskite-silicon cell efficiency, Amy Liu talks to Tony Tiyou about the company’s commitment to R&D and innovation breakthroughs in solar that are lowering costs and increasing output. She discusses how new technology solutions can benefit the energy transition, green power, and how LONGi is working with partners to optimize solar with green hydrogen.

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