BAODING, China and SYDNEY, July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- 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 manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar", today announced the establishment of its regional headquarters in Sydney, Australia.
In order to strengthen business practices and further business development in Australia, Yingli Green Energy has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty. Ltd. ("Yingli Australia"). Through this new office, the Company will provide direct sales of Yingli Solar modules and services to customers in this region.
"Australia is one of the most promising markets in the solar industry. We are happy to enhance our local presence by establishing this subsidiary, which will enable us to provide more convenient products and services to Australian customers," commented Mr. Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli Green Energy.
"Australia is one of the sunniest continents on earth with a great environment and acceptance of solar energy products. Yingli Australia will leverage the Company's global skillset, systems and staff knowledge, particularly from operations in Europe and America, to support the local subsidiaries entry to domestic and commercial solar PV marketplace," commented Mr. Lucas Sadler, Managing Director of Yingli Australia. "In addition to immediate local business opportunities, the new Australian branch will be seeking to distribute Yingli Solar panels to the New Zealand and Pacific Islands region."
About Yingli Green Energy
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," is a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing covers the entire photovoltaic value chain, from the production of polysilicon through ingot casting and wafering, to solar cell production and module assembly. Currently, Yingli Green Energy maintains a balanced vertically integrated production capacity of 1,700 MW per year. Capacity expansion projects of an additional 750 MW in total are under construction in Baoding, Haikou, Tianjin and Hengshui, which are expected to increase the Company's total nameplate production capacity to 2,450 MW by the end of 2012. Yingli Green Energy distributes its photovoltaic modules to a wide range of markets, including Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, South Korea, China and the United States. Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 20 subsidiaries and branch offices worldwide. Yingli Green Energy is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: YGE). For more information, please visit www.yinglisolar.com.
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For further information, please contact:
In China:
Qing Miao
Director of Investor Relations
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited
Tel: +86-312-8929787
Email: ir@yinglisolar.com
In the Americas:
Helena Kimball
Head of Marketing Communications
Yingli Green Energy Americas Inc.
Tel: +1-603-5915812
Email: helena.kimball@yingliamericas.com
In Europe:
Rebecca Jarschel
Marketing Communications Manager
Yingli Green Energy Europe GmbH
Tel: +49-89-540303412
Email: rebecca.jarschel@ygee.eu
In Australia:
Lucas Sadler
Managing Director
Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty. Ltd.
Tel: +61-412-944942
Email: lucas.sadler@yinglisolar.com
