Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar", has announced that the National Strategic Emerging Industries Forum (the "Forum") was successfully held at Yingli's Baoding headquarters.
The Forum aimed to accelerate the development of domestic market of national strategic emerging industries in China, including Solar PV. Representatives from the state government, banks, State Grid Corporation of China and industry associations exchanged opinions on how to boost the domestic demand for Solar PV products in China. After the Forum, attendees visited Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing facilities and its Technology Innovation Exposition.
"By hosting this forum at our headquarters, we feel that Yingli's industry leadership in the China market is well recognized," said Mr. Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli Green Energy. "We expect the China solar market to embrace a steady and healthy growth through the communications and collaborations of various parties. We will stay committed to our domestic market and are confident to further enhance our solid position."
