Senior Municipal Leaders Visit Group for Research and Guidance, Highlighting Innovation in Clean Thermal Energy

On November 25, a delegation led by Zhu Xiaoqing, Standing Committee Member of the CPC Dezhou Municipal Committee and Party Secretary of Tianqu New District, visited the Group headquarters to conduct in-depth research and provide on-site guidance. The visit underscored the local government’s strong commitment to enterprise innovation, green development, and the modernization of urban heating systems. Throughout the tour and roundtable discussions, the delegation focused on the Group’s portfolio of clean thermal energy systems, including the flagship EFPC large flat plate solar thermal system, high-efficiency solar water heaters, and next-generation PVT hybrid solar panels.

Secretary Zhu emphasized that enterprises at the forefront of renewable technology play an essential role in achieving regional sustainability targets and enhancing public welfare. He affirmed that functional departments will act as an information bridge, coordinating policy support and services to help companies resolve operational bottlenecks, expand markets, and accelerate high-quality growth.

Deep Exchange on Innovation and Market Applications

During a working session, Chairman Han Rongtao delivered a thorough presentation on the Group’s operating results, R&D roadmap, and deployment of integrated clean-energy projects. He highlighted the performance of the EFPC large flat plate solar thermal system—a modular, utility-grade solution designed for district heating as well as stand-alone building heat supply. “The system can be integrated with municipal heating pipe networks or operate independently,” Han noted. “In our Tibet project, it maintains indoor temperatures at 18 °C or higher throughout winter, demonstrating reliability in harsh climates.”

The EFPC platform couples selective-coating absorbers, precision laser-welding, and robust hydraulics to deliver high solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency and long service life. It is optimized for large roof or ground arrays using flat plate solar collectors and is compatible with thermal storage tanks, plate heat exchangers, and smart control strategies that stabilize temperatures during peak-load periods.

Beyond large-scale heating, the Group showcased its diversified product lines, including solar water heaters for domestic hot-water supply and PVT hybrid panels that simultaneously produce electricity and heat. These solutions support hotels, schools, hospitals, industrial parks, and residential communities seeking to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while improving comfort and resilience.

Government Support: Removing Hurdles and Building an Enabling Ecosystem

Secretary Zhu inquired in detail about challenges in production, supply chain, and market expansion, requesting the accompanying departments to offer targeted assistance. He called for a business environment that facilitates innovation and de-risks project delivery—especially for renewable heating and building energy-efficiency projects where early coordination among developers, EPCs, and public utilities determines success.

To that end, the delegation encouraged the Group to deepen collaboration with universities, design institutes, and financial partners, scaling the application of clean thermal energy systems across public buildings and industrial facilities. Policy incentives and standardized procurement, they noted, will further speed adoption of solutions such as flat plate solar collectors combined with heat pumps and thermal storage.

Site Safety and Pandemic Control: Ensuring Stable Operations

While touring the production and testing areas, Secretary Zhu examined the company’s pandemic prevention protocols and safety measures. He urged strict compliance with occupational health standards and encouraged the gradual implementation of a “small-unit” production model—segmenting workshops and teams where conditions allow—to enhance flexibility, quality control, and risk isolation without compromising throughput.

Product Highlights: From Urban Heating to Hot-Water and Distributed Energy

• EFPC large flat plate solar thermal system — Engineered for district and campus-scale heating; integrates with city pipe networks or operates off-grid. Proven winter performance with indoor temperatures maintained above 18 °C in high-altitude deployments.

• Flat plate solar collectors — High-selective absorber coatings and laser-welded channels deliver strong output, durability, and straightforward maintenance for both rooftop and ground-mounted arrays.

• Solar water heaters — Reliable hot-water supply for residential and commercial facilities, designed for long service life and low lifecycle cost.

• PVT hybrid panels — Dual-output modules providing photovoltaic electricity and useful heat, ideal for buildings seeking higher overall energy yield and improved roof utilization.

Together, these products enable flexible system architectures—solar-thermal-only, PV-plus-thermal (PVT), or hybrid solutions with heat pumps and storage—that adapt to diverse climates and load profiles while cutting fossil-fuel consumption.

Outlook: Advancing the Clean-Heating Transition

The Group expressed gratitude for the government’s guidance and pledged to increase R&D investment in clean thermal energy systems and digital O&M platforms. Upcoming projects will focus on scalable configurations of the EFPC large flat plate solar thermal system, expansion of solar water heater solutions for public facilities, and wider deployment of PVT hybrid panels in distributed energy scenarios. By aligning engineering practice with supportive policy and finance, the company aims to provide replicable models for low-carbon growth across northern China and Belt-and-Road markets.

As cities seek dependable, affordable, and sustainable heating, the combination of high-efficiency flat plate solar collectors, intelligent controls, and thermal storage offers an immediate pathway to emissions reduction. The Dezhou delegation’s visit reaffirms confidence in this direction and signals continued collaboration to turn pilot projects into large-scale adoption.