BASF and Oriental Yuhong jointly launch solar roof solutions in China

BASF cooperates with Dongfang Yuhong, a leading domestic manufacturer of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) waterproofing membranes, to develop solar roof waterproofing membranes for construction. This new solution is designed to meet China’s rapidly growing demand for rooftop solar panels.

As China’s installed solar PV capacity reaches a record high of 51 gigawatts, more than a third of rooftop capacity will be installed by 2022*, TPO
The performance and quality of roofing waterproofing membranes have also become critical.

BASF’s optimized formulations of light stabilizers Tinuvin® and Chimassorb® protect TPO
The waterproofing membrane is protected from degradation and fading, and has long-term weather resistance and strength, extending the service life of the roofing membrane. Extending service life not only saves resources, but also reduces waste during maintenance and repairs.

In addition, the cooperation between BASF and Oriental Yuhong also solves the challenges caused by the increasing number of photovoltaic panels installed on roofs. Since photovoltaic panels absorb large amounts of sunlight, their temperatures can reach as high as 70°C, thus accelerating TPO
The aging process of roofing membranes.

“Our new Tinuvin® and Chimassorb®
The formula and technical support improve the durability of Oriental Yuhong TPO waterproofing membrane, extending the service life of the roof even when solar panels are installed. More importantly, this will help Oriental Yuhong reach China’s latest
GB55030 standard requires roofing materials to have a service life of at least 20 years. ”

The distributed PV market is expected to gain further momentum in 2023, thanks to the government’s recent county-level pilots to increase rooftop solar power generation, contributing to China’s net-zero emissions goals.

*Source: China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA)