Turkey, blessed with over 300 days of sunshine annually, is ideally suited for developing solar energy. As the global energy transition gained momentum, Hunan RedSolar New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. set its sights on this key Belt and Road partner.

In October 2019, RedSolar signed its first overseas full-industry-chain PV project with Turkey’s Kalyon Group—a 500 MW solar industrial park. It was not only RedSolar’s first major international venture, but also Turkey’s first and only project of its kind.

Then came the unexpected.

Just months later, the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe. International flights were grounded, logistics disrupted, and the project came to a sudden halt.

Each day lost was a threat to the timeline. Each decision held lives in the balance.

Despite the risks, RedSolar’s leadership made a bold choice: to move forward.

With coordination from multiple parties, the company secured a rare charter flight. On May 31, 2020, 203 employees and suppliers—fully equipped in protective gear—departed from Beijing, embarking on a mission into uncertainty.

When their Boeing 747 broke through the pandemic blockade and landed in Istanbul, Kalyon’s CEO greeted them on the tarmac with open arms:
“This is the Normandy landing of Turkey’s solar industry.”

RedSolar’s project team overcame complex technical localization challenges and completed the first-phase delivery within just 10 months. Turkish President Erdoğan personally witnessed the first solar cell rolling off RedSolar’s production line in Turkey.

This "reverse journey" won more than trust—it became a milestone for Chinese solar abroad. In 2022, Kalyon handed RedSolar the country’s first gigawatt-scale turnkey PV project. The industrial park’s total capacity was later expanded to 2GW, boosting Turkey’s solar production capacity by nearly 10%. The country’s Minister of Energy praised the factory as "a world-leading intelligent manufacturing facility."

The project positioned RedSolar as a trusted EPC provider in global markets. From design to delivery, from construction to training, the company offers full-chain, turnkey solutions.

“It’s not just about building the car,” said Liu Xi, Head of International Business, “We teach you how to drive it—and build you a fuel station too.”

In May 2025, RedSolar launched Turkey's first 1GW lithium battery pack EPC project in Konya—also a Chinese first in exporting complete PACK line technology to Central and Eastern Europe. Powered by “dark factory” automation and smart logistics, the system ensures both efficiency and quality.

RedSolar’s global footprint now spans the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and Africa. As of 2024, it has delivered over 5GW of turnkey PV lines worldwide. In Q1 of this year alone, exports to Asia-Pacific rose 28.6%, and Europe surged by 50%, with contract value exceeding RMB 100 million.

In Egypt, RedSolar partnered in a China-Egypt renewable energy joint lab project. In Africa, its next-gen grid-forming microgrid adapts to off-grid challenges. In South Korea, a 600MW fully automated production line is now operational, with over 1,000 local jobs created through localized service networks.

“For us, going global is not just industrial expansion—it’s about delivering green civilization,” said Liu Xianjin, Chairman of RedSolar.

Now, the company is actively developing “PV + Storage” microgrid systems and rolling out flexible lightweight modules and all-black high-end products aimed at Europe’s premium markets and Latin America’s emerging opportunities. With dynamic strategies and technological innovation, RedSolar is stepping into new frontiers.

From the banks of the Xiang River to the world stage, from “Made in China” to “Intelligent Manufacturing in China,” RedSolar is bringing Chinese solutions to the heart of the global energy revolution—with courage, commitment, and innovation that transcend borders.

(Written by Zhao Yipeng & Li Wenqing / Source: Rednet.cn)