Jul 28 2014
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, the largest vertically integrated photovoltaic module manufacturer in the world, known as "Yingli Solar," today announced that it was recognized by Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Fuji Electric) as one of its best suppliers of 2014.
Out of 6,000 suppliers comphrehensively evaluated by Fuji Electric, Yingli was one of only eight companies to be recognized with an award during Fuji Electric's third annual supplier conference, which took place in Tokyo on July 17th, 2014. Yingli is also the first Fuji Electric supplier headquartered outside of Japan to be honoured since Fuji's supplier awards program was first established three years ago.
"The Japanese solar energy market is now booming thanks to a national feed-in-tariff for renewable energy, and we at Fuji Electric appreciate Yingli Green Energy's efforts to realize cost reductions in their high performance solar PV modules. Yingli contributed greatly to increasing Fuji Electric's sales for our Solar Energy Generation System business, and its high value solar PV products are helping Japanese consumers reduce their electricity costs while making a positive impact on the environment," a Fuji Electric spokesperson comented.
"We are honoured to be recognized as one of Fuji Electric's best suppliers of 2014, which demonstrates our companies' shared commitment to our strong, mutually beneficial partnership. Our goal is to continue delivering the high quality solar panels and excellent service that distinguish Yingli as an excellent supplier," said Mr. Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli Green Energy. "At Yingli, we anticipate that our dedicated, local Japanese team will continue forming lasting relationships with the nation's leading developers and EPC contractors, meeting growing demand for solar PV across both the residential and commercial market segments."