Innovation Award | SunnyTech Invited to Michelin Asian Purchasing Innovation Day
On October 12-13, 2023, Michelin held a Procurement Innovation Day event themed "Innovation Together, Green World" at Building 1 of the Shanghai Science Hall, aiming to unite in innovation and jointly create a green and environmentally friendly path to sustainable development. Representatives from over 40 outstanding suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region, including photovoltaics, logistics, materials, and services, along with Michelin experts and Asia-Pacific leadership, participated.
Group photo of the event -
Michelin provided a detailed introduction to its "People, Profit, Planet" philosophy and "4R" strategy (Reuse, Recycle, Reduce, Renewable), and proactively invited suppliers to participate in its implementation, aiming to achieve 100% recyclability of Michelin tires by 2050, which was impressive.
- Jiangsu Qingtian receives Michelin "Supplier Award" -
Zhang Tao, President of Jiangsu Qingtian, attended the award ceremony and stated: “We thank Michelin for awarding us the ‘Supplier Award.’ We are delighted that our innovative work has brought value to our customers and received high recognition. Michelin is a well-known tire manufacturer with a century-long history, and one of the earliest companies to proactively propose carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. As the largest factory under the Michelin Group, the Shenyang plant has set higher requirements for the introduction of photovoltaics, especially in terms of safety, which coincides with Qingtian Technology's philosophy. We are pleased that we have successfully met the challenge, and we will continue to deepen our innovation work to continuously empower our customers.”
- Michelin and supplier representatives share "Michelin's Innovation Story" -
- Mr. Zhang participated in and shared his insights on "Innovation Stories with Michelin" -
Customers at Michelin's Shenyang factory expressed their significant benefit from the successful implementation of the TPO roofing installation solution. Various departments collaborated with Qingtian Technology to further upgrade and refine the solution to meet Michelin's high standards and stringent requirements in safety and fire protection. After sample testing and confirmation, it was then widely rolled out. Ultimately, the three-phase 6MWp solar power installation was successfully completed, providing the factory with 7 million kWh of green electricity annually and reducing carbon emissions by more than 6,000 tons per year. This brings the total installed solar capacity at the Shenyang factory to nearly 26MWp.
The TPO rooftop photovoltaic solution from the Shenyang factory will be promoted as a best practice and benchmark within the Michelin Group to other factories, including the Shanghai factory expansion project, which will adopt this installation solution.
During the event, the CEO of Michelin China and other relevant leaders held a luncheon with Mr. Zhang, highly praising Qingtian Technology and agreeing that both parties will continue to collaborate on more carbon neutrality projects.
- Mr. Zhang delivered a keynote speech and shared innovative achievements -
Mr. Zhang shared SunnyTech's innovative achievements across the entire process, including Design, Installation, Security, O&M service, and Digital Platform, under the theme "Innovative Technologies for Photovoltaic Applications".
Innovation is part of Qingtian Technology's DNA. Especially in the current context of rapid technological iteration and multi-dimensional technological integration in the industry, Qingtian Technology places even greater emphasis on various innovative endeavors. Early on, it pioneered industry-leading technologies such as 360° tilt mapping using drones, non-destructive cold welding of trapezoidal color steel tiles, and BIPV waterproof support applications. In recent years, it has developed technologies such as TPO flexible roof hot air welding, full-process cloud management, power plant big data cloud algorithm analysis and early warning, drone infrared inspection, and intelligent cleaning robot cleaning technology.
The innovation sharing session was lively, and Mr. Zhang answered the client's questions about the design and investment of BIPV projects, covering topics such as property rights division, construction and maintenance, and profit sharing.
- Michelin poses for a group photo with Cao Shenglong and Yao Jun from Qingtian Technology -
Cao Shenglong, Yao Jun, and Li Xiaofeng participated in the "Climate Puzzle" activity.
- Group photo of the climate jigsaw puzzle activity -
Climate Puzzle is a board game that uses 42 cards to help participants understand the causes and consequences of climate change in just three hours. It uses collective wisdom to inspire collective action to save the planet and aims to "accelerate global awareness of climate issues and promote all necessary changes to protect life as soon as possible."
Zhang Jie and Mao Lei set up the company's exhibition booth.
Mao Lei is introducing the company's business to a client.
During the company's business presentation that day, Michelin's suppliers showed great interest in Sunny Solar's business and innovation, and successfully connected with a Southeast Asian project on-site, with site visits to be arranged in the near future.
In the future, SunnyTech will continue to focus on the core needs of its customers and innovate continuously, such as expanding installation scenarios, maximizing the comprehensive utilization of space, and adding energy storage technology, to continuously create green value for customers including Michelin and move forward together with the times.
