Once upon a time, "vertical integration" was practically the only path photovoltaic companies pursued for rapid growth. However, this also led to a situation of severe business model homogeneity and increasingly fierce competition. Faced with the dilemma of competing for a single platform, photovoltaic companies are expand into broader downstream application scenarios, seizing opportunities in differentiated markets.

Today, three golden sectors—above the turquoise waters of offshore photovoltaics, amidst the vast deserts of Shagohuang, and within the small spaces of rooftops—have taken shape, becoming strategic strongholds that will shape the industry landscape. Yida New Energy has taken the lead, simultaneously developing these three strategic areas and demonstrating its comprehensive capabilities in diverse scenarios.

"N-type technology is the blade, and full-scenario implementation is the front." A new energy is splitting the fog of the red ocean and finding a way to win the future - this is the new industry chapter written by A new energy .

High reliability and eco-friendly

Offshore photovoltaics have a way out

Offshore photovoltaics boast vast open spaces and excellent sunlight conditions , and the natural cooling effect of water further enhances module efficiency, making them suitable for large-scale, contiguous development. Currently, over 60GW of offshore photovoltaic capacity is planned in coastal areas of China, including Shanghai, Shandong, Jiangsu, Hebei, Tianjin, Fujian, Zhejiang, and Liaoning . However, the complex and harsh marine environment —including salt spray corrosion, high-intensity UV rays, and typhoon impacts—poses significant challenges to the reliability of photovoltaic products. Data shows that the offshore environment can cause accelerated module degradation within 3-5 years, increasing failure rates by over 40% compared to onshore conditions, becoming a core bottleneck for the industry's large-scale development.

Facing this challenge, a representative from Yida New Energy explained that the company has established a complete independent R&D chain, encompassing floats, anchoring, brackets, modules, and operations and maintenance. Its highly reliable surface photovoltaic modules feature high-density packaging, zero water permeability, and UV and salt spray resistance , making them suitable for diverse water environments, from nearshore to offshore.

China's first fully seawater floating photovoltaic project , a 7.5MW project recently commissioned , utilizes exclusively N-type surface-mount modules from Yidaxinneng. The project leader emphasized that its unique dynamic design allows the panels to rise and fall with the tide, effectively reducing the module's operating temperature by 3-5°C, boosting power generation efficiency by 5%-8%, and reducing investment by approximately 10% compared to traditional pile-based systems . Yidaxinneng currently holds over 140 patents in the floating system field . Its offshore solutions utilize proprietary aluminum-polymer materials, which offer excellent weather and corrosion resistance, as well as cost advantages.

Furthermore, Yida New Energy adheres to the eco-friendly development concept, introduces the ecological thinking of marine life habitat coexistence, builds an "offshore life system" experimental platform, and forms a "marine energy-ecology-life" closed loop, providing new ideas for the large-scale and clustered development of offshore photovoltaics and the creation of an "offshore energy island".

Ecology and efficiency dilemma

The solution to the Shagohuang photovoltaic base problem

China is currently vigorously promoting the construction of the Shagohuang New Energy Base, with plans to add 253 GW of installed capacity and remediate 10.1 million mu of desertified land by 2030. However, the Shagohuang region faces significant challenges, including land resource utilization, adapting to the complex terrain, and protecting the ecosystem. Industry experts point out, " The performance of the mounting system directly impacts over 30% of the Shagohuang project's power generation losses and operation and maintenance costs . Its lack of adaptability is a core bottleneck restricting large-scale development. " Traditional rigid mounting systems have numerous limitations in the Shagohuang region, making them inadequate for large-scale, efficient development.

To achieve the deep synergy between power station construction and ecological protection in the Shagohuang region, Yida New Energy launched its innovative flexible support solution. A company representative explained: "In complex terrain applications, Yida New Energy's flexible support can adapt to the slope, easily handling gradients exceeding 60°, reducing land use by over 25% and significantly improving land utilization. Furthermore, its highly pre-assembled design improves installation efficiency by over 20%.

Among them, the Kubuqi Shagohuang Power Station project in Inner Mongolia, in which Yidaxinneng participated, adopted a flexible flat single-axis tracking bracket, which saved more than 45% of pile foundations and reduced steel consumption by more than 26% compared with traditional tracking brackets . It integrated an advanced flexible drive system to accurately track the trajectory of the sun, and increased power generation by more than 10% compared with traditional fixed brackets , providing a new idea for addressing the investment difficulties of the Shagohuang photovoltaic power station.

This product also performs reliably in extreme weather conditions, including frequent droughts. At the Hainan Ding'an Longhu fishery-solar hybrid project , even after being struck by the Category 17 Super Typhoon "Makar," Yida Xinneng's flexible mounting system remained intact . After the typhoon , it also passed rigorous testing by SÜD, demonstrating excellent performance in appearance and EL crack detection, earning high praise from the client.

Lightweight, efficient and safe

There is a way for urban photovoltaics to break through  

Driven by the "dual carbon" goals, distributed photovoltaics are experiencing explosive global growth. It is projected that China's newly installed BIPV capacity will reach 34.2 GW in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.09% over the next five years, reaching an estimated 78.5 GW by 2028. However, this booming growth comes with challenges such as limited rooftop loads, complex installation, and potential safety risks . These challenges place higher demands on lightweight, integrated, and secure photovoltaic products.

Yida New Energy addresses these challenges with a dual-engine strategy of "lightweight modules + rapid shutdown system." According to company officials, Yida's ECOSKY lightweight series modules have reduced their overall weight by 70% to just 4.2 kg/m2, significantly alleviating roof load-bearing pressure. Their use of double-sided acrylonitrile tape and structural adhesive for direct application improves installation efficiency by 40%, and they support removable maintenance throughout their lifecycle and are 100% recyclable.

Multi-scenario compatibility is another major advantage of Yidaxinneng's lightweight components. These products are not only suitable for flat roofs, tile roofs, and color-coated steel tiles, but can also easily accommodate special spaces such as carports, helipads, and highway slopes. In Jinan, Shandong, Yidaxinneng, in partnership with Shandong Expressway , has created China's first "zero-carbon service area," achieving zero outdoor deformation, zero water penetration, and efficient heat dissipation, earning high customer recognition for its safety and reliability.

Furthermore, Yidaxinneng's independently developed intelligent rapid shutdown system has been hailed as a "fire-stopping artifact" by its responsible personnel. Upon detecting an anomaly, the system can rapidly shut down within 20ms and reduce the voltage to 0V within 1 second, eliminating any potential fire hazards.

From conquering the ocean, to solving the problem of desertification, to reshaping urban photovoltaics, Yidaxinneng's strategy of accelerating the implementation of scenarios driven by technology is deeply imprinting the differentiated competitive concept of "scenario is king" on the next stage of photovoltaic industry development.