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BC Reshapes the Future: LONGi Launches Upgraded Hi-MO 9 Module with Industry-Leading 24.8% Efficiency

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WUHU, China, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi Green Energy Technology, a global leader in solar innovation, unveiled the upgraded Hi-MO 9 module powered by its HPBC 2.0 technology in Anhui, China. The latest iteration achieves a groundbreaking 24.8% conversion efficiency and a maximum power output of 670W, outperforming mainstream TOPCon modules by 40W in mass production. This advancement positions Hi-MO 9 as a transformative force for enhancing photovoltaic power plant value worldwide. 

Full-Scenario Power Generation Breakthrough: Bifaciality Exceeds 80%

The newly upgraded Hi-MO 9 module, engineered with LONGi’s proprietary HPBC 2.0 technology, redefines all-scenario power generation performance. By integrating innovative 0BB (0 Busbar) technology and full-area passivation (half-cell architecture), LONGi has boosted module power by 10W, reaching a peak of 670W,with an efficiency of up to 24.8%. The optimized rear-side grid design enabled by 0BB (0 Busbar) technology elevates bifaciality to over 80%, significantly enhancing overall energy yield. Compared to TOPCon modules, Hi-MO 9 delivers a 1.5% absolute efficiency gain, increases installed capacity by approximately 6.4% under equivalent land area, and reduces upfront investment costs of photovoltaic power plant. 

Beyond standard conditions, Hi-MO 9 demonstrates exceptional resilience in challenging environments such as partial shading, high-temperature/high-humidity regions, and low-light scenarios. Over the past year, multiple field demonstration projects have revealed the Hi-MO 9 module’s “remarkable” energy generation capabilities across varied environments. In Hainan, China’s high-temperature, high-humidity environment, LONGi’s Hi-MO 9 module delivers a 1.89% per-watt energy yield advantage over conventional TOPCon modules. In arid Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the gain reaches 1.62%. Data from additional BC power plants further confirm the exceptional power generation capabilities of the HPBC 2.0-powered Hi-MO 9 module, underscoring its proven reliability across diverse global climates.

World Record Broken: Photovoltaic Efficiency Reaches New Heights 

At the event, LONGi announced a groundbreaking achievement in high-efficiency PV cell technology, setting an unprecedented world record: 

27.81% Conversion Efficiency for its self-developed HIBC (Heterojunction Interdigitated Back Contact) silicon solar cells, certified through rigorous calibration tests by Germany’s ISFH (Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin).

The achievement not only reignites global market optimism toward cutting-edge solar solutions but also solidifies LONGi’s role as a trailblazer in delivering transformative energy technologies. 

Unlocking Greater Commercial Value: Global Optimal BC Solar Power Plant Design Challenge Launched 

To further amplify the market potential of high-efficiency BC technology, LONGi partnered with TÜV Rheinland, a globally renowned third-party institution, to launch the “Global Optimal BC Solar Power Plant Design Challenge”during the event. The competition, open to consultancies, EPC firms, and renewable energy investors worldwide, invites innovative designs for ground-mounted power plant projects exceeding 50MW across diverse application scenarios. Submissions will be accepted from April 11 to November 30, 2025. TÜV Rheinland will lead an expert panel in rigorously evaluating entries based on BC technology integration, PVsyst simulation results, and design innovation. The total prize purse amounts to approximately 280,000 USD. (Details : http://www.longi.com)

Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, emphasized: “BC technology represents the ultimate advancement in crystalline silicon solar cells. With a mature global ecosystem, high-efficiency BC modules are rapidly being deployed across diverse applications. The upgraded Hi-MO 9, powered by HPBC 2.0, will deliver unparalleled value to customers worldwide. We are committed to sharing BC innovations with global partners to build a sustainable future.” 

LONGi’s global order reserves for BC modules has exceeded 40GW. The expanding deployment of BC power plants worldwide will drive higher returns for clients and redefine the future of the photovoltaic industry.

 

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RIVANNA nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year at MedTech World Awards 2026 | North America

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Nomination places the Charlottesville-based company among growth-stage medtech leaders recognized for commercial momentum in AI-powered clinical decision support; public voting is open through May 8

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RIVANNA®, developer of AI-powered clinical decision-support solutions, today announced that it has been nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year at the MedTech World Awards 2026 | North America. Public voting is open through Friday, May 8, 2026, with category winners to be announced at the inaugural North American Awards Gala on May 11, 2026, at the Hilton West Palm Beach in Florida.

The MedTech Scale-Up of the Year category honors a growth-stage company successfully scaling revenues, partnerships, and adoption across the global medical technology ecosystem. Nominees across the program’s 22 categories were selected through a structured process led by the MedTech World Steering Committee, with category winners determined by a combination of expert evaluation and public voting from the global MedTech community.

“We have built RIVANNA on validation earned from the most rigorous technical buyers in healthcare: competitive federal awards translated into FDA-cleared products, each paired with a commercial program that meets clinicians where they work,” said Will Mauldin, PhD, Co-founder and CEO of RIVANNA. “Being nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year is a meaningful affirmation of that approach and the team executing it.”

Public voting closes Friday, May 8, 2026. Members of the MedTech community are invited to support RIVANNA’s nomination at the official voting page: vote here.

The award nomination follows a year of measurable scaling for RIVANNA:

In October 2025, RIVANNA reported on being named a finalist in MedTech Innovator’s 2025 Early-Stage Grand Prize competition, selected from nearly 1,500 global applicants to represent the top 4% of medtech innovations worldwide.In December 2025, RIVANNA reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) clearance of its Accuro® 3S Needle Guide Kit consumables, building on existing Accuro 3S device clearance.In April 2026, RIVANNA reported on peer-reviewed findings, published in 2025 in the Journal of Emergency Medicine (DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.11.011), showing that the Accuro® XV musculoskeletal imaging system enables non-physician operators to acquire diagnostic-quality scans after just one hour of hands-on training.In May 2026, RIVANNA reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) clearance of the Accuro® XV Diagnostic Ultrasound System for musculoskeletal imaging, authorizing commercial use across hospital and clinic settings.The company’s clinical program now spans eight sites nationwide with more than 1,500 patients enrolled.

The 2026 MedTech World Awards | North America, powered by Blue Goat Cyber, will be presented Monday, May 11, 2026, at the inaugural North American Awards Gala at the Hilton West Palm Beach, marking the first time the MedTech World Awards have been hosted in the United States.

About the MedTech Scale-Up of the Year Award
Presented by MedTech World, the MedTech Scale-Up of the Year category recognizes growth-stage medical technology companies demonstrating strong commercial momentum, expanding partnerships, and accelerating real-world adoption. The award is one of 22 categories spanning innovation, clinical excellence, regulatory strategy, investment, and leadership across the global MedTech ecosystem.

About RIVANNA
RIVANNA® is a medical technology company developing clinical decision-support solutions powered by proprietary clinical datasets, AI models, and purpose-built imaging hardware. The company’s platform automates complex anatomical analysis at the point of care, enabling faster, more confident clinical decisions while reducing variability and expanding access to advanced capabilities. The first applications target significant market opportunities in regional anesthesia and fracture care. RIVANNA has built a proven FDA regulatory track record across its Accuro® platform, with device clearances for Accuro® 3S (spinal needle guidance) and Accuro® XV (musculoskeletal imaging), a portfolio of supporting cleared consumables, and AI software modules advancing through regulatory review. The company is backed by 100+ patents and validated through clinical partnerships with leading academic medical centers. RIVANNA is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, and operates an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016-certified manufacturing facility. Learn more at rivannamedical.com.

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D2L Launch Week Highlights Latest Product Releases

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Latest innovations are designed to save time, simplify workflows, and help drive better learning outcomes

TORONTO, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, hosted its first-ever D2L Launch Week, a four-day virtual webinar series spotlighting the company’s latest product innovations across D2L Brightspace in 2026.

Throughout the week, D2L showcased a range of product releases through live demos and practical customer use cases, highlighting how institutions, school districts and organizations can help to drive engagement and improve learning outcomes. The featured updates include enhancements to D2L Lumi for idea generation, intervention suggestions, quiz creation and summarization; tools to strengthen parent and guardian outreach; and administrative capabilities designed to help large organizations delegate course and configuration management more effectively.

“We’re proud to showcase the ways D2L continues to innovate to help make learning more personalized, efficient, and scalable,” said Christian Pantel, Chief Product Officer at D2L. “From new D2L Lumi features to enhanced communication tools and more flexible distributed administration capabilities, these updates are designed to help our customers save time, improve usability, and deliver better learning experiences at scale.”

Enhancements to D2L Lumi

Among the new capabilities were several updates to D2L’s AI-native tool, D2L Lumi, designed to improve usability, transparency, and alignment across workflows, including:

D2L Lumi Ideas: Generates assignment and discussion ideas directly within Brightspace, making it easier to generate high quality content aligned to learning outcomes.D2L Lumi Insights: Gives educators access to learning intervention suggestions, designed to provide recommended next steps based on learner data.D2L Lumi Quiz: Helps educators generate questions from multiple course content topics and includes a more streamlined question-generation workflow.D2L Lumi Summary: Supports summarization from more content sources, including nested submodules, and can give educators the ability to preview and adjust source text before summarization.

Updates to Parent and Guardian Communications

D2L also introduced new parent and guardian communication enhancements to help K-12 educators strengthen engagement beyond the classroom. Teachers can now send bulk emails to all parents and guardians associated with students in their class. For individual student outreach, teachers can also email parents and guardians of a specific learner, making it easier to share timely updates on student progress and classroom activity.

Manage Distributed Administration at Scale

Distributed Administration gives organizations more flexibility to delegate administrative responsibilities across organization levels. With Distributed Administration, administrators can manage specific areas, enabling them to oversee courses while helping to reduce bottlenecks and free up time.

Learn more about the latest product releases showcased at D2L Launch Week.

About D2L   
D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and businesses.

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All D2L and H5P marks are owned by the D2L group of companies. Please visit D2L.com/trademarks for a list of D2L marks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Ultima Markets Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow.

EBENE CYBERCITY, Mauritius, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ultima Markets Ltd (“UM”), authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, marks its 10th anniversary under the theme, “10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow.” Since 2016, UM has transformed into a leading global brokerage.

Milestones

UM built a world-class trading space through ultra-fast tech and strict compliance, launching the UM Terminal, AI-driven MT5, and Mobile App. Key milestones include FSC Mauritius Authorisation (2023), a Willis Towers Watson partnership providing $1M fund protection, joining the UN Global Compact (2024), and securing 50+ awards by 2026.

Celebrating Lasting Partnerships

Exclusive initiatives include:

Ultimate Trader Cup: An epic trading competition to prove your edge.Ultima Loyalty Programme: A tiered system turning loyalty into long-term rewards.Ultima Partnership Programme: Leverage 10 years of market trust into lasting revenue.Inter Partnership Perks: VIP events and match access via its Inter partnership.

The Five ‘U’s

Core values guiding UM’s next decade:

User: Designing around trader needs and removing friction.United: Fostering community growth through learning.Upright: Acting transparently and ethically.Upward: Pursuing continuous product and performance growth.Upgrade: Elevating trader skills, tools, and outcomes.

Focused on Tomorrow

Guided by The Five ‘U’s, UM remains focused on tomorrow, investing in innovation, transparency, and global expansion. Building on recent advancements like Copy Trading Pro and UM Academy, its commitment is providing the ultimate trading edge and elite support worldwide.

About Ultima Markets

Ultima Markets Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, offering a secure, regulated CFD trading experience. As the Official Regional Partner of FC Internazionale Milano, UM unites football passion with trading knowledge. Serving 170+ countries with 1,000+ instruments, the broker is a 50+ award winner and proud UN Global Compact supporter, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals for responsible growth. The products, services and initiatives described in this press release are offered exclusively by Ultima Markets Ltd. This communication is not directed at, nor are the products and services described herein available to, residents of the United Kingdom.

Ultima Markets (UK) Limited (“UM UK”) is a distinct legal entity authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) in the United Kingdom. UM UK secured its FCA authorisation in 2025. UM UK is not the subject of this press release.

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