Greentech Lead America: Yingli Green Energy, a
photovoltaic manufacturer, has partnered with Light ESCO, EDF Consultoria and
the State of Rio de Janeiro to offer solar power to Brazil’s football stadium,
Estadio do Maracana.
Light ESCO is the project developer and majority owner of
this project. Light ESCO is joining forces with EDF on the installation and
construction, and will be supplying the energy produced to the State of Rio de
Janeiro.
As per the agreement over 1,500 YGE 245 Series modules
will be placed on a metal ring that will encircle the top of the stadium.
“As the global renewable energy sponsor of the 2014
FIFA World Cup, Yingli is committed to helping Brazil and FIFA make it the greenest
FIFA World Cup in history. We are pleased to be able to partner on such a
historical project, and to provide a roadmap for other stadiums as we join
together to leave a lasting, sustainable legacy in Brazil,”” said Robert
Petrina, managing director of Yingli Green
Energy.
The State owned stadium was opened in 1950 to host the
1950 FIFA World Cup and has a seating capacity of 82,238 spectators, the arena will
be the host facility for the 2014 FIFA World Cup final game.
“We are dedicated to increasing the amount of clean,
renewable energy that we can deliver, and we are particularly proud to be
working on this exciting initiative at Maracana. We believe we’re working with
the best partners possible on this project, and we will be offering the State
of Rio de Janeiro significant value for many years to come,” said Flavia
Silveira, energy commercialization manager, Light ESCO.
Yingli Green Energy in pact with Heraeus for photovoltaic
technology research
Recently, Yingli Green Energy entered into a $70 Million
cooperation and supply agreement with Heraeus, a developer of front and back-side
silver paste for crystalline solar cells. Both companies will work together to
achieve significant photovoltaic technology advancements, specifically to
reduce the cost-per-watt of solar cells.
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