After over a year of intensive collaborative research with strategic customers and partners, Zhongkexinhe ( Ningbo ) Technology Co., Ltd. has achieved breakthrough results in the mass production of laser edge isolation and passivation technology . Leveraging its core technical expertise and exceptional service capabilities, Zhongkexinhe has earned high recognition from leading enterprise customers and secured the industry's first orders for mass production equipment for laser edge isolation and passivation, officially marking the beginning of the technology's large-scale commercialization in the photovoltaic industry .

In recent months, the laser edge isolation passivation technology originally developed by China Research and Development (Ningbo) Technology Co., Ltd. has attracted much attention from the industry due to its short investment recovery period, high multi-slicing compatibility, good process stability, and workshop layout and process friendliness.

In June 2024 , China Science and Technology Research determined the feasibility of the project through theoretical modeling and completed laboratory verification; in September of the same year, it began to conduct pilot verification in-depth into customer R&D lines; since the second quarter of this year, it has entered the production unit verification stage in many leading companies; recently, it finally obtained recognition from leading enterprise customers and obtained the first batch of mass production application orders.

Today's achievement is inseparable from the meticulous work of Zhongkejian , its customers, and its partners . The joy of this breakthrough is inspiring to everyone involved . Reflecting on the key principles behind this success, the company's management has identified three core elements: R&D rooted in physical mechanisms is a prerequisite for achieving technological breakthroughs; customer trust and support, underpinned by rational judgment, is the solid foundation for steady project progress; and win-win cooperation, rooted in mutual respect, is a powerful guarantee for building synergy. What practical logic and deep thinking lies behind these three statements? Let's analyze them one by one.

Zhongkexinhe, a company incubated by the Ningbo Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, shares the same technological heritage as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and has infused the industry with vitality. The core team members have been deeply engaged in research and development in high-efficiency crystalline silicon cells and tandem cells for 14 years, accumulating fruitful scientific and technological achievements . They have published  nearly  200  high-quality papers and applied for nearly 200  related patents  (including  more than 10  international patents), becoming a key force in the development of China's photovoltaic industry. While the theoretical concept of photovoltaic cell edge isolation is long-standing, achieving efficient mass production through adaptive process technology has always been a bottleneck that the industry urgently needs to overcome .

Solving this problem requires not only a systematic and profound understanding of battery structure and core physical mechanisms , but also extensive process practical experience and strong engineering integration capabilities. The newly launched laser edge isolation passivation technology is the result of the team's deep integration and fusion of knowledge accumulated in multiple fields . The prototype of this technology is reportedly the result of a spark of inspiration that occurred during a long business trip when the R&D team was engaged in intense discussions on the barriers to the promotion of other edge passivation technologies . This is also due to the accumulated experience in the application of laser isolation in the efficiency testing of stacked cells .

For a disruptive, original technology to make the leap from theoretical glimmers in the laboratory to widespread application in  the industry ,  it often faces challenges in understanding, navigating challenging verification stages, and chasms of transformation. The early success of laser edge isolation passivation technology  exemplifies the combined  strength  of forward- thinking enterprise judgment and  technological  originality .  Without the precise identification and sustained support of two pioneering customers (specific names are withheld for confidentiality) , this critical technology, which promises a 0.5% relative efficiency improvement for photovoltaic modules , would likely have succumbed to the challenges of  unknown risks and  cognitive barriers , ultimately failing to achieve its  current industry influence .

It is precisely because they chose the original Chinese scientific research and provided equipment and services, coupled with their own strong technical understanding and transformation capabilities, that they will naturally become one of the first companies to enter the mass production verification and introduction of laser edge isolation passivation technology. The efficiency improvement of their component products will also show advantages in the near future competition, and thus bring sustainable benefits to the company.

From the outset of the project, China Science and Technology Research Institute (CASRI) identified a strategy to identify a key partner in the development of this product . They ultimately targeted a leading Chinese laser equipment manufacturer , renowned for its cutting-edge laser technology, production capacity, and industry influence. Ultimately, based on their experience , they selected a laser independently developed by a Chinese laser company with years of stable performance in the 3C industry.

Zhongkeyuanhe, while possessing both solid technical confidence and a comprehensive patent portfolio, also readily acknowledges its inherent resource limitations as a startup. Its partners, with their deep expertise in laser technology, mature laser equipment manufacturing and delivery capabilities, and strong financial resources, provided Zhongkeyuanhe with comprehensive, full-chain support for its laser edge isolation and passivation project, rapidly establishing a stable and efficient supply chain guarantee system. At the same time, Zhongkeyuanhe leveraged its unique advantages in integrating core process technologies for the project, providing downstream customers with a complete solution to improve component efficiency and meet standards. This resulted in a "1+1 > 2"  collaborative partnership: while fully respecting each other's intellectual property rights, Zhongkeyuanhe and its partners achieved precise complementarity in technology, resources, and capabilities. This not only injected strong momentum into the project but also provided a solid foundation for the orderly promotion and accelerated implementation of laser edge isolation and passivation technology within the industry.

The 18th issue of Qiushi magazine published on September 15, 2025 , published an important article by General Secretary Xi Jinping, "Deepening the Construction of a National Unified Market." The article pointed out that efforts should be made to rectify the disorderly low-price and disorderly competition among enterprises. The hardest-hit areas of "involution" must be effectively governed in accordance with laws and regulations . The basic requirements for deepening the construction of a national unified market are "five unifications and one opening." The "five unifications" refer to the unification of basic market systems, especially the unification of systems such as property rights protection, fair competition, and quality standards. The above-mentioned joint development of China Scientific Research and with customers and strategic partners is a model of industry innovation, and a practical response to the country's call for "anti-involution" and the realization of respect for intellectual property rights and fair competition .