Introduction:

On June 19, 2024, Akhil Singhania, Vice President of Global Business for Special Chemicals Business of the Customized Polyurethane Business Unit of Covestro, Reinhard Albers, Vice President of Global R&D of the Customized Polyurethane Business Unit, Zhao Jing, Business Manager of the Customized Polyurethane Business Unit in China, Gu Yongming, Director of Composite Materials R&D of the Customized Polyurethane Business Unit in China, and Guo Songqiang, Business Director of Composite Materials of the Customized Polyurethane Business Unit in China, visited and exchanged ideas with Aina New Energy.

Chen Ankang, Chairman of Shanghai Ailu Group, personally received Akhil Singhania and his delegation, and the two sides had in-depth exchanges on topics such as long-term planning, energy transformation, and green development.

▲ Chen Ankang, Chairman of Shanghai Ailu Group (left)

Reinhard Albers, Vice President of Global R&D, Customized Polyurethane Business Unit (right)

Through visiting and understanding the factory and production line, the customized polyurethane business unit team of Covestro highly praised Aina's new digital production equipment, intelligent production line operation level, production capacity output, and other aspects. They also exchanged and discussed technical issues related to the production of polyurethane composite material frames, and had in-depth discussions on the next step of strategic cooperation.

At the symposium, Chen Ankang, Chairman of Shanghai Ailu Group, stated that since its establishment, Ailu has always adhered to the strategy of "technological innovation leading development", fully leveraging the advantages and experience of Ailu Group, and combining with the current industry situation to research a unique innovative path for the production and application of polyurethane composite frames.

At the same time, advanced 4.0 factory construction experience will empower every aspect of Aina frame manufacturing, with the goal of developing Aina into a leading enterprise in the field of polyurethane composite frame materials, providing optimal cost reduction and efficiency improvement solutions for global customers, and continuously contributing Aina's strength to the high-quality development of the global photovoltaic new energy field.

▲ Chen Ankang, Chairman of Shanghai Ailu Group

As the inventor of polyurethane, Covestro is committed to becoming a pioneer in sustainable development in the industry, constantly challenging the status quo.

Reinhard Albers stated that researchers at Covestro are conducting research in the field of polyurethane product degradation and regeneration, finding the best recycling methods for waste polyurethane, developing a complete cycle product lifecycle, transforming polyurethane into truly sustainable materials, and meeting the growing market demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Reinhard Albers, Vice President of Global R&D, Customized Polyurethane Business Unit, Covestro

Akhil Singhania stated that in the future, Covestro will provide support to Aina in terms of technological advantages, and hopes that both parties can continue to exchange and cooperate in technology to jointly empower the development of the photovoltaic industry.

▲ Vice President of Global Business for Special Chemicals Business in the Customized Polyurethane Division of Covestro
Akhil Singhania

At the meeting, both sides also had in-depth discussions and exchanges on sustainable development strategies, missions, visions, and values, and reached consensus on important sustainable goals such as carbon neutrality, net zero emissions, and climate neutrality. In the future, both sides will work together to continuously build a green map towards a common goal.