Early Life
Zhu Gongshan was born in February 1958 in Donggou Town, Funing County, Jiangsu Province, China. He is a member of the Communist Party of China. He graduated from Nanjing Electric Power College (now Nanjing Institute of Technology) in 1981 and received a doctorate in business administration from the National University of Bikini in the Philippines. Zhu is known as "China's King of New Energy" and "World's Silicon King".
Rise to Success
Zhu Gongshan's career began in 1978 in Funing, where he held various jobs, including sales. In 1990, he founded GCL Group in Hong Kong. He then entered the photovoltaic industry in 2006 and, within five years, developed it into a global leader in the polysilicon and silicon wafer industry. In 2011, Zhu became the richest man in the new energy industry with a wealth of 16 billion yuan. He also founded GCL Silicon Technology Holdings Co., Ltd., which later became GCL Photovoltaic Power Technology Holdings Co., Ltd., and launched the solar silicon business, reaching new heights.
Key Business Strategies
Zhu Gongshan's strategy involved focusing on the upstream polysilicon raw material field. He led GCL-Poly to become the world's largest polysilicon producer. Furthermore, GCL has expanded into solar modules and project development. The company has also focused on technological reform, developing efficient production methods. They are also committed to digitalization and seeking opportunities in different market channels.
Philanthropy
Zhu Gongshan is the founder and Honorary Chairman of GCL Sun Charity Foundation. Specific amounts of philanthropy were not found in the provided search results.
