Yingli Green Energy powers largest solar plant in Singapore

Boading, China/Singapore - Yingli Green Energy announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Singapore will supply 1 MW of multicrystalline PV modules to SolarGy, a professional PV system integrator based in Singapore.

Located at the Ulu Pandan NEWater Plant, the 1 MW PV project is owned by K-Green Trust and will be managed by Keppel Seghers NEWater Development. SolarGy is responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of this project. When completed in February 2013, the Project is expected to be the largest solar PV installation at one single location in Singapore. It is estimated that the 1 MW solar power plant will be able to generate approximately 1,200,000 kWh of clean energy a year.

"Since its opening in 2011, our regional headquarters in Singapore has continuously driven our sales and business development in Southeast Asia," commented Mr. Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli Green Energy. Mr Albert Lim, Managing Director of SolarGy Pte Ltd, Singapore, said, "This is by far the single largest PV project in Singapore. We are excited about this green project which will have significant contribution in the reduction of carbon footprint."

Source: IWR Online, 25 Oct 2012