JA Solar joins ACAP Industry Consortium

JA Solar, a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, has joined the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) Industry Consortium, a collaborative platform under ACAP and led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

This collaboration builds on JA Solar’s long-standing partnership with UNSW, including the establishment of a joint laboratory for advanced solar technologies, and reflects our shared commitment to advancing solar PV innovation for a sustainable energy future.

“Joining the ACAP Industry Consortium is a natural progression for us,” said Dr. Zi Ouyang, CTO of JA Solar. “It strengthens our collaboration with leading researchers, helping to transform advanced concepts into practical solutions that support the global transition to clean energy.”

The long-standing partnership between JA Solar and UNSW (and ACAP) started with the establishment of a joint laboratory. (l-r) Scientia Prof. Vlado Perkovic, UNSW; Prof. Sean Li, UNSW; Scientia Prof. Martin Green, UNSW; Mr. Baofang Jin, Chairman and CEO of JA Solar; Mr. Yangfeng Cao, Shareholder of JA Solar; Mr. Zhiping He, Chairman of Huajian. And seated (l-r), Prof. Stephen Rodda, Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Innovation, UNSW; Dr. Zi Ouyang, CTO of JA Solar.

Founded in 2005, JA Solar has grown into one of the most influential entities in global PV research and manufacturing. Its products now serve customers in over 178 countries and regions, with cumulative shipments approaching 300 GW as of the first half of 2025. The company’s robust manufacturing capacity includes more than 100 GW of annual module production, supported by integrated wafer and cell production facilities.

Innovation remains a cornerstone of JA Solar’s growth. Its research and development teams pursue a broad portfolio of PV technologies, ranging from mature TOPCon cells to pilot-scale back contact (BC) and heterojunction (HJT) products, alongside advanced research into tandem and perovskite solar cells. The company is dedicated to developing scenario-driven PV solutions that address diverse environmental conditions, enhancing long-term module reliability and providing valuable insights into materials and system performance.

JA Solar’s decision to join the ACAP Industry Consortium is driven by ACAP’s world-class research leadership, cutting-edge facilities, and vibrant innovation ecosystem.

Established by Professor Martin Green and supported by both government and industry partners, ACAP is Australia’s national hub for PV research excellence. Through the Industry Consortium, JA Solar gains privileged access to pioneering scientific developments and a collaborative environment that accelerates technology transfer, while providing industry expertise to guide research directions.

Professor Martin Green, ACAP's founder, speaking at the JA Solar Technology Conference about advanced light-trapping structures and their implications for the next generation of high-efficiency solar cells.

“This partnership enables JA Solar to integrate UNSW’s scientific advancements with its large-scale manufacturing capabilities, expediting the transition of promising laboratory innovations into commercially viable PV products,” said ACAP Industry Consortium Manager, Dr Jessica Yajie Jiang.

JA Solar aims to drive improvements in efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness, tailoring PV solutions to meet the diverse demands of global markets. Both parties benefit: ACAP receives direct industry feedback, and JA Solar gains early exposure to emerging technologies that will shape future industry standards.

By deepening its partnership with one of the world’s foremost PV research institutions, JA Solar reinforces its role as a catalyst for technological innovation and works together to power a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.