Gansu Golden Solar Co., Ltd. (Golden Solar) and Jiuquan Vocational Technical University (JVTU) held a signing ceremony on March 31 to formalize a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening industry-academia integration and driving high-quality development in the renewable energy sector. The partnership seeks to leverage shared resources and expertise to cultivate skilled talent, accelerate technological innovation, and bolster regional economic growth.

Key Attendees and Discussions

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Li Xuefeng, Chairman of Golden Solar, alongside a six-member delegation, including Mr. Wang Jinming, Party Committee Member and Vice President of JVTU.

In his address, Vice President Wang Jinming extended a warm welcome to the Golden Solar delegation and highlighted JVTU’s achievements in interdisciplinary education, industry-academia collaboration, and cutting-edge research in renewable energy. He emphasized the University’s robust infrastructure and its commitment to aligning academic programs with industry needs.

Chairman Li Xuefeng commended JVTU’s excellence in education and research, outlining Golden Solar’s business scope, developmental milestones, and strategic vision. The two parties engaged in extensive discussions on collaborative initiatives, reaching consensus on joint project applications, technical services, professional training programs, the establishment of a doctoral workstation, and the creation of an innovation practice base. These efforts aim to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical industry demands, fostering a talent pipeline equipped to propel the sector forward.

Signing and Site Visits

Amidst a gathering of distinguished guests, leaders from both sides signed a framework agreement and inaugurated the "Golden Solar-JVTU High-Skilled Talent Training Base."

Prior to the ceremony, Chairman Li and his delegation toured JVTU’s advanced facilities, including the Intelligent Manufacturing Center, Modern Agricultural Center, New Energy Shared Service Center, French Schneider Electric Green and Low-Carbon Technology Application Center, Chemical Engineering Training Center, Photovoltaic Power Plant, and the Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Solar Power Generation Systems. The visit underscored JVTU’s state-of-the-art research capabilities, optimized teaching environments, and innovative talent development models, earning high praise from Golden Solar representatives.

Future Commitments

Moving forward, Golden Solar and JVTU will build on this partnership to enhance cooperation in technological innovation, talent cultivation, and project implementation. By integrating resources and complementary strengths, the collaboration aspires to set a benchmark for industry-academia synergy, accelerate industrial transformation, and inject momentum into the high-quality development of Jiuquan’s and Gansu Province’s renewable energy sector.