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Hi-MO X10 price: what changes with HPBC 2.0 at 24.8%
📅 May 2026
⏱ Reading time: 5 minutes
PVclick Strategy Team
Operational and commercial analysis for the Italian PV sector
What you will find in this article
- You'll understand why the 28.13% record is not a laboratory exercise, but a trading signal for your next order.
- You will compare HPBC 2.0 vs TOPCon on efficiency, temperature, shading and warranties.
- You will see where the Hi-MO X10 module really pays off, and where it doesn't move your client's ROI.
- You will know how to get the best Hi-MO X10 price while avoiding the markups of traditional distribution.
LONGi Hi-MO X10 HPBC 2.0 module
The market context: the race to 28% has begun, and it's not marketing.
This isn’t a press release competition. It’s a sign that hybrid back-contact technology is becoming the gold standard for the next purchasing cycle. LONGi closed Q1 2026 with 46 GW of in-house HPBC 2.0 capacity plus 11 GW in collaboration, for a total of 57 GW, and is targeting around 100 GW of BC capacity by the end of 2026.
Translated: the product is no longer a showcase, it’s available on your next shipping container.
📊 The numbers that matter (Q1 2026)
- 28.13%, HIBC cell efficiency (world record, ISFH certified)
- 26.4%, HIBC module efficiency (NREL certified)
- 24.8%, efficiency HPBC 2.0 module in mass production (Hi-MO
Inside HPBC 2.0 technology: what's different compared to TOPCon?
1. Zero busbar on the front: more light, premium aesthetics
The back-contact architecture moves all the electrical contacts to the back of the module. The front is completely black, with no visible metal grilles. This means two things for you: a premium residential customer who no longer has to worry about aesthetics, and a net gain in light absorption that the manufacturer quantifies as +5W of power thanks to the 6.5% reduction in energy transmission distance.
2. Temperature coefficient -0.26%/°C
It seems like a detail from a technical data sheet. It isn’t, if your market is Southern Italy, islands, or industrial coverage. The HPBC 2.0 temperature coefficient is 0.03 percentage points more favorable than TOPCon. On a 100 kWp system in Sicily, in a real summer, that’s several MWh more per year that end up on your customer’s statement.
3. Soft-breakdown and anti-shading: managed partial shading
The soft-breakdown design and bipolar passivation reduce partial shading losses by over 70% compared to an equivalent TOPCon, and lower hotspot temperatures by 28%. On the real roof, the one with chimneys, antennas, and dormers, it’s the difference between a system that produces as designed and one that your customer calls you to check every spring.
4. Voc 745 mV thanks to hybrid bipolar passivation
LONGi claims a 15 mV increase in open-circuit voltage thanks to bipolar passivation. The practical consequence is better performance in low-irradiance conditions, early mornings and late evenings, and a string that operates for more hours per day at nominal power.
5. Annual degradation of 0.35% and 30-year guarantee
Hi-MO X10 price: where it stands today
The HPBC 2.0 mass-production modules reached an average power of 650-660W in 2025, peaking at 670W. The technological premium compared to the standard TOPCon translates, in the field, into higher annual yield per kWp installed and better performance in real-world conditions (heat, partial shading, low irradiance).
On a 6 kWp residential system, the delta does not significantly affect the payback. On a 500 kWp C&I with a high self-consumption rate and limited coverage space, the +1-2 percentage points of absolute efficiency significantly reduces the LCOE.
The price leverage point is not the Italian distributor’s price list, where the premium HPBC 2.0 is inflated with intermediate steps. The leverage point is reaching the factory price, shortening the chain. For an updated quote based on your specific volume, configuration, and delivery times, the personalized direct import quote is the only reliable reference.
When to propose Hi-MO X10 to your client, and when not to
Yes, propose it
- Premium residential roofs where the all-black aesthetic seals the deal
- Commercial roofs with partial shading (chimneys, skylights, antennas)
- Southern Italy, islands, warm climates where the temperature coefficient matters
- Double-sided ground installations, pergolas, and parking solar where 75% double-sidedness generates +15-25% annual energy
- Limited spaces where you need to maximize the installed kWp per square meter
No, or consider something else
- Utility-scale ground-mount with abundant space and tender awarded on a pure €/Wp basis
- Systems in low-irradiance areas where the efficiency premium does not translate into a faster payback
- Purely price-sensitive customers who do not value a 30-year warranty and limited degradation
The purchasing strategy that gives you back your margin
Three considerations that will change the bottom line of your next HPBC 2.0 order:
1. Order timing. HPBC 2.0 capacity is ramping up, but European back-contact demand is growing faster than new lines. Locking in the price today, on Q3-Q4 2026 deliveries, protects you from the market’s pricing hike for the second half of the year.
2. Disintermediation. Every step in traditional distribution adds a margin. On standard TOPCon, it’s manageable; on premium HPBC 2.0, it weighs much more in absolute value. Importing directly from the Tier 1 manufacturer, with an Italian team managing customs, WEEE, and logistics, is the difference between a healthy margin and a break-even sale.
3. Real after-sales service. A 30-year warranty means nothing if you don’t have an open channel with the manufacturer for RMA procedures. Having an Italian partner overseeing the relationship with LONGi provides concrete operational protection, not a commercial detail.
The PVclick response
PVclick is the Italian partner for the direct import of LONGi Tier 1 modules, from the standard TOPCon up to the HPBC 2.0 of the Hi-MO X10 series. We work by shortening the supply chain, eliminating the intermediate steps of traditional distribution and bringing the factory price to your construction site.
Two service options, depending on how you want to manage the operation:
- Factory Connect, the most competitive price, you manage customs, internal transport and WEEE
- All Inclusive, turnkey solution: we take care of customs, transport, WEEE and delivery to destination
For both services, the Italian PVclick team oversees the entire supply chain: product selection, negotiation with the factory, quality control, logistics management and technical support in Italian for warranty procedures.
The LONGi Hi-MO X10 HPBC 2.0 modules are not yet in immediate stock: we are organizing direct imports for the coming months and are collecting expressions of interest to secure optimized delivery terms and times for the first incoming containers.
Conclusion: Three actions to take now
- Reposition your premium offering. If you sell to high-end residential or C&I markets with space constraints, the Hi-MO X10 becomes your flagship product. Update quotes and sales sheets.
- Anticipate the price curve. Back-contact is becoming widespread now. Blocking an order today for Q3-Q4 2026 deliveries protects your margin from the foreseeable increase.
- Skip traditional distribution. On the premium HPBC 2.0, the margin recovered from direct imports is the difference between a profitable order and a break-even one.
The world record of 28.13% is not the point. The point is that the cell that achieved it is the same technological family that you can put into production on your construction sites today, at the right price, if you move before the entire market does.
Want to know the best Hi-MO X10 price for your next order?
Contact the Italian PVclick team directly and receive a personalized quote, with import conditions and delivery times tailored to your project.
