Yingli Energy Technology Group (China)

Yingli Group was founded in 1987 and entered the photovoltaic sector in 1993. Headquartered in Baoding, Hebei, it operates as a comprehensive industrial group with activities spanning PV module manufacturing, BIPV green building materials, power station EPC and O&M, zero-carbon clean energy development, and other businesses. The group has sold over 25 GW of PV modules globally and serves customers in more than 100 countries and regions.

Yingli Group was founded on January 15, 1987, initially as 'Yingli Cosmetics Distribution Department'. In 1993, it entered the solar photovoltaic field. In 1999, it undertook the national 3 MW polycrystalline silicon solar cell and application system industrialization demonstration project, marking the start of China's PV industrialization. In 2004, it achieved full industry chain production and obtained UL, IEC, and TÜV certifications, with products beginning to be sold to the German market. In 2006, it began global football marketing using Chinese characters. In 2007, it listed on the capital market. In 2010, it was approved for the 'State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials and Technology' and sponsored the 2010 Brazil World Cup. In 2011, it became the official global sponsor of the 2014 Brazil World Cup. In 2013, it was approved for 'National International Joint Research Center' and 'National Enterprise Technology Center'. In 2014, it sponsored the 2014 Brazil World Cup. The group has cumulatively sold over 25 GW of PV modules globally.

• 2014

  Sponsors the 2014 Brazil World Cup, displaying '中国英利 光伏入户' at the main stadium; ranks third in a Chinese brand awareness survey by German research firm TNS Emnind; cumulative shipments reach [value cut off in source].

• 2013

  Approved for 'National International Joint Research Center' and 'National Enterprise Technology Center'; releases its first sustainability report; joins WWF's 'Climate Savers' program and meets greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction targets ahead of schedule.

• 2012

  In a world module power generation test, Yingli modules rank third; launches the PASS project to support solar energy and football development.

• 2011

  Leads the fight against European and American photovoltaic 'double anti' measures, defending legal rights; approved for the 'National Energy Photovoltaic Technology Key Laboratory'; becomes the global official sponsor of the 2014 Brazil World Cup; becomes the official sponsor of the United States Soccer Federation in the renewable energy field; capacity reaches 1.7 GW.

• 2010

  Approved for the 'Photovoltaic Materials and Technology State Key Laboratory'; gives up US$90 million in profits to support the national 'Golden Sun' demonstration project; sponsors the 2010 Brazil World Cup, with Chinese characters appearing on the international field; 400 MW capacity expansion (100 MW polycrystalline silicon project + 300 MW monocrystalline silicon project); produces 'Panda' high-efficiency products using N-type cell technology; capacity reaches nearly 1.1 GW.

• 2009

  Ingot, wafer, cell and module capacity each reach 600 MW; Yingli becomes a Chinese company joining the international photovoltaic organization and environmental association; launches the 'six jiao nine' pricing, breaking the solar price myth; obtains SA8000 social responsibility certification; cumulative shipments reach 1 GW.

• 2008

  Ingot, wafer, cell and module capacity each reach 400 MW.

• 2007

  Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited lists on the capital market; ingot, wafer, cell and module capacity reach 200 MW.

• 2006

  Ingot and wafer capacity reach 95 MW, cell capacity reaches 60 MW, module capacity reaches 100 MW; the brand goes global with Chinese characters as a vehicle, launching global football marketing.

• 2005

  Yingli actively advises the state and participates twice in national renewable energy legislation discussions.

• 2004

  Yingli achieves full industry-chain production; ingot, wafer and cell capacity each reach 6 MW, module capacity reaches 50 MW; obtains UL, IEC and TÜV certifications; products begin selling to the German market.

• 1999

  Yingli undertakes the national 3 MW polycrystalline silicon solar cell and application system industrialization demonstration project, opening China's PV industrialization process.

• 1993

  The company enters the solar photovoltaic sector.

• 1987

  Yingli Cosmetics Distribution Department is established, marking the group's founding.

Leading global PV enterprise and BIPV leader

• Photovoltaic modules

• BIPV green building materials

• Power station EPC and O&M services

• Zero-carbon clean energy solutions

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