Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, the world's largest vertically integrated solar panel manufacturer, announced on October 21st that it has surpassed two gigawatts (GW) of cumulative solar panel deliveries in the Americas. The more than six million Yingli Solar panels delivered are now generating electricity for more than 85,000 solar projects across the region.
"We're honored to reach this historic milestone, and thank our customers and stakeholders for making this possible," commented Mr. Robert Petrina, Managing Director of Yingli Green Energy Americas. "The investments that we've made in building highly capable local teams allow Yingli to provide differentiated services to our sophisticated and fast-growing customer base."
Yingli estimates that more than 80,000 homes and 5,000 business and institutions in the Americas are energized by its high-quality solar panels. Its most popular product line, the YGE 60 Cell Series, is a versatile multicyrstalline solar panel suited for most solar applications, from off-grid systems to large-scale utility projects.
Since early 2013, Yingli has deployed more than 150 megawatts (MW) of its high-performing solar panels Latin America and the Caribbean, becoming a leader in the region in fewer than six quarters.
"The United States remains an important market with strong growth potential, and we are very optimistic about the opportunities that it affords us," said Mr. Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli Green Energy. "In addition, emerging markets are growing in significance as Latin America's PV industry is catalyzed by reforms enabling the accelerated deployment of solar. With a network of five regional offices across the Americas and dedicated, experienced local teams, Yingli will continue to provide our local customers with high-quality solar panels and exceptional service."