Tennis: Longi (solar energy), official partner of the ATP Tour from the 2023-24 season

Longi, a Chinese company specialised in photovoltaics and solar energy, is to become an official partner of the ATP Tour from the 2023-24 season, announced the Association of Tennis Professionals on 03/04/2023. The agreement was negotiated by the Chinese agency Juss Sports and covers the competitions organised by the body in Asia, Europe and the American continent.

As the "official solar energy and hydrogen partner" of the men's professional circuit, Longi "will help accelerate ATP’s sustainability drive under ATP Serves (the ATP's environmental sustainability strategy), in line with its commitment to UN Sports for Climate Action," explained the ATP.

As part of the signing of the partnership, "Longi announced the launch of its global energy creation initiative, 'Plan-GET' (Green, Energy & Tours). This initiative advocates a new concept of sustainability for green sports and explores new ways for the sustainable development of zero-carbon sports and events. Plan-GET aspires to have an impact on the world and create a stronger voice in pursuit of a green and low-carbon future,…