Recently, a solar PV pasture integrating Tongwei's high-efficiency modules has officially broken ground. Located near Lake George in Canberra, Australia, the project has a total installed capacity of 372MW and fully adopts Tongwei's TNC 2.0 G12-66 modules. As the largest single project Tongwei has participated in developing in Australia, it is writing a vivid practice of how "technology and ecology" can coexist harmoniously.

Tongwei Modules: Chasing the Sun

On this 155-year-old family-owned pasture, traditional livestock farming is quietly integrating with modern photovoltaic power generation.

As a prime example of agrivoltaic complementarity, the project reserved broad ecological corridors from the design stage. Sheep can roam leisurely between PV arrays, moving, grazing, and resting just as they did before. The arrival of Tongwei modules has not disrupted the original tranquility of Lake George. Instead, they have integrated into the land in a gentler way, becoming the "umbrella holders" of this territory.

Across this flat, naturally open woodland-free expanse, Tongwei modules will become a new shelter for animals against wind and rain. Strong winds blowing directly from southern Australia will be blocked by the modules, effectively reducing surface wind speed. Shade provided by the arrays slows water evaporation from the sun-exposed ground. Even during Australia's driest seasons, this once barren sandy land will transform into a nourished "five-star pasture" under the protection of the PV installation.

Summer temperatures here often soar above 40°C, creating inherent survival pressure for the native kangaroos that rely heavily on shade to cool off. The shade cast by Tongwei modules becomes an extremely valuable refuge. Kangaroos move through the arrays, occasionally pausing to inspect these cool new neighbors before bounding off into the distance.

Tongwei Modules: Converting the Sun

Once completed, the project will generate over 600 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power 120,000 households. This green energy will flow out of the pasture through transmission lines, illuminating cities, powering homes, and lighting up nights. It will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 600,000 tons per year, equivalent to the emissions saved by taking nearly 300,000 cars off the road.

With the start of construction, the project has established a A$2.4 million community benefit sharing mechanism – part of the project's revenue will directly fund new farm fences, smooth and wide rural asphalt roads, and improved public infrastructure. What the project takes is sunlight, but what it leaves behind is a more convenient life. Tongwei is not just building a power station, it is deeply investing in the local community.

Tongwei Modules: Preserving the Light

In terms of practical project returns, Tongwei modules deliver outstanding performance. Take the TNC 2.0 G12 module as an example: it achieves a maximum power output of 778.5W and a maximum efficiency of 25.06%. This means more electricity generation on the same land area – in the valuable space of the pasture, this is not just a parameter on a spec sheet, it translates into tangible additional revenue.

The strong power generation performance of Tongwei modules under various local climate conditions stems from two core advantages: First, the backside of the module delivers exceptional performance. Tongwei modules use Poly Tech+ back anti-reflection technology, which provides more absorption channels for reflected light from the ground, achieving a bifaciality of up to 90% – the backside can provide additional power generation gains. Second, excellent low-light response ensures that Tongwei modules maintain reliable output even during early morning, evening, and overcast conditions. While other products struggle, Tongwei modules keep generating power steadily.

*Case: Australian PV project applying Tongwei high-efficiency modules

The harsh environment of the project site gives modules little room for error. Extreme temperatures amplify degradation, and strong winds repeatedly test structural integrity. Long-term durability is just as important as power generation capacity. Tongwei modules outperform comparable products in three accelerated aging tests: DH (Damp Heat), TC (Thermal Cycling), and UV (Ultraviolet). Their power generation capability is not only strong at the start, but maintains stable output throughout the long operational lifecycle.

In the evening, the wind slows down. Kangaroos and sheep walk between the arrays, heading their separate ways, while the Tongwei modules here wait for another day of sunrise and sunset. We have planted the sun here, and with more stable power generation capacity, we participate in the long-term operation of this land, reaping the harmonious praise of all living things.