By
Greentech Lead Team:
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company, a vertically integrated photovoltaic
product manufacturer, announced that it has accomplished the carbon footprint
lifecycle assessment of its multi-crystalline and mono-crystalline PV modules.
The
Assessment was conducted according to the international carbon footprint
standard PAS 2050:2011 that provides a method for assessing the lifecycle
greenhouse gas emissions.
The
Assessment was controlled and verified by TUV Rheinland Group, a global
services provider in the testing of PV modules and components.
A press
release said Yingli Green Energy is the first company in the global PV sector
to obtain Product Carbon Footprint Verification from TUV Rheinland. According
to the Assessment, the carbon dioxide emitted during the manufacturing phase is
significantly less than that will be reduced during the 25-year usage phase.
“As a
leading renewable energy company, Yingli Green Energy has been committed to
sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. We have gained a
comprehensive understanding of the lifecycle emissions of our products, and
remain dedicated to ensuring a low energy pay-back period for our modules. With
today’s Verification from TUV Rheinland, we are able to further support our
customers and end users who care about carbon footprint reduction,” said
Jingfeng Xiong, vice president of Yingli Green Energy.
“We are
pleased to have supported Yingli for the pioneer project in the global PV
industry. We are also impressed by Yingli’s strong commitments to corporate
social responsibility, carbon emission reduction, environmental protection and sustainable
development. With our expertise in carbon management and energy efficiency, TUV
Rheinland looks forward to continuously working with Yingli to contribute to
the global climate change issue,” said Ralf Scheller, CEO of TUV Rheinland
Greater China.