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LONGi at UNCCD COP17: Li Zhenguo Explains Two Technological Pathways for PV-Powered Food Security

On August 23, LONGi released its PV-powered food security solutions at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, presenting technological pathways for integrating solar energy with ecological restoration.
Extreme weather events have severely impacted agricultural production, placing unprecedented pressure on global food systems; Chief Technology Officer of LONGi Li Zhenguo noted that traditional food production relies heavily on natural photosynthesis and climatic conditions.
Calculations show deploying PV on 3.7% of the Sahara Desert could generate 26 trillion kWh, enough to synthesize 3 billion tonnes of food, raising efficiency to 7–10% compared to 2% in natural photosynthesis.
LONGi is validating its energy-water-food nexus in the Kubuqi Desert, China, by raising livestock and planting crops under panels, revitalizing barren land and providing a replicable solution for ecological restoration.
Looking ahead, LONGi will leverage Solar-plus-Storage technologies to address climate change and promote deep integration of PV with agriculture and water resources, building a more resilient global sustainable development system.

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LONGi at UNCCD COP17: Li Zhenguo Explains Two Technological Pathways for PV-Powered Food Security

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, Aug. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From August 17 to 28, 2026, the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. During the…

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