China Resources has moved forward with its major renewable energy supply framework, unveiling the shortlisted candidates for its 5.4 gigawatt (GW) solar module centralized procurement tender, according to a report by Shanghai Metals Market.

Major Manufacturers Make the Shortlist

The centralized procurement process has identified several leading photovoltaic module manufacturers as eligible finalists. The shortlisted enterprises include:

  • GCL
  • DMEGC
  • Huayao Optoelectronics
  • JA Solar Technology

These four manufacturers have emerged from the competitive bidding phase to qualify for the high-volume equipment supply contract.

Scope of the 5.4 GW Centralized Tender

The procurement initiative by China Resources represents a substantial capacity target of 5.4 GW in photovoltaic modules. Centralized tenders of this scale are a core mechanism for large-scale utility developers to secure module volumes and establish pricing terms for upcoming project pipelines.

With the selection of GCL, DMEGC, Huayao Optoelectronics, and JA Solar Technology, the procurement process enters its next operational phases as contract determinations proceed.