ARaymond, LONGi sign Memorandum of Understanding to explore solar and energy collaboration

ROCHESTER HILLS — ARaymond, a global provider of advanced fastening and assembly systems, and LONGi, a global provider of integrated solar and storage energy solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Intersolar Europe 2026 to explore potential areas of collaboration across solar photovoltaic and energy systems.

The agreement reflects a shared ambition to leverage complementary expertise and support the development of high-performance, scalable solutions for the global energy transition. ARaymond's North America headquarters is in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The MoU was signed on June 24 in Munich during Intersolar Europe, formalizing initial discussions between the two companies. The agreement sets the framework for discussions combining LONGi’s expertise in PV modules and battery energy storage systems (BESS) with ARaymond’s capabilities in fastening, grounding, and cable management.

The signing ceremony took place at the event, with representatives from both organizations, including Wilson Chu, Director of the Energies Global Strategic Business Unit at ARaymond, and Alex Li, General Manager of Western Europe (DG) at LONGi Solar, in attendance.

“This Memorandum of Understanding marks an important step in building a collaborative approach with LONGi. By combining our respective expertise, we aim to explore solutions that bring tangible value to solar and energy projects worldwide,” ARaymond's Wilson Chu said.

Leveraging complementary strengths across the value chain

By bringing together complementary positions across the solar value chain, ARaymond and LONGi Solar aim to identify opportunities to improve system integration, installation efficiency, and overall performance of solar and energy systems.

This collaboration could contribute to reducing installation time and costs while enhancing reliability, supporting customers developing projects across a wide range of applications.

This initiative aligns with ARaymond’s strategy to expand its presence in photovoltaics and accelerate its diversification into renewable energies. The company develops fastening and assembly solutions for solar applications worldwide across rooftop, ground-mounted, carport, and floating PV systems, with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and ease of installation.
In line with this ambition, ARaymond took further steps at Intersolar and ees Europe 2026, with the commercial launch of Neluma™, its floating PV solution, and the introduction of fluid-handling activities for battery energy storage—supporting its objective to increase non‑automotive revenues from 10% to 40% by 2040.

“Solar projects increasingly depend on how well individual components work together as part of one system. This Memorandum of Understanding with ARaymond gives us the opportunity to explore how LONGi’s expertise in high-efficiency PV modules and battery energy storage can be combined with ARaymond’s fastening, grounding, and cable management capabilities. By looking at system integration, installation efficiency, and long-term reliability together, we aim to create practical value for customers and support the deployment of scalable solar and energy solutions across Europe and beyond," LONGi's Alex Li said.

About ARaymond

ARaymond designs, manufactures and markets advanced fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving. Founded in Grenoble in 1865, the family‑owned company builds on a long tradition of innovation, including the invention of the snap fastener. ARaymond places human values at the heart of its success, notably through a management model based on servant leadership, which prioritizes employee well‑being and autonomy. The company employs more than 8,000 people in 25 countries and is committed to creating sustainable value in the mobility, energy, healthcare, construction and agriculture sectors.

About LONGi

LONGi Green Energy Technology (LONGi), founded in 2000, is a global provider of integrated solar and storage energy solutions, with more than 30 locations and 30 manufacturing sites worldwide. LONGi Solar, a core subsidiary, focuses on high-efficiency photovoltaic products and energy solutions for distributed and large-scale applications. LONGi covers the full value chain, from mono silicon, wafers, cells and modules to commercial and industrial and residential solar solutions, as well as integrated solar and storage energy systems, green energy solutions, and hydrogen equipment, supporting the global transition to zero-carbon energy. LONGi Europe is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main.