by Shane Henson — May 25, 2012—Solar energy will soon be used to power Brazil’s highest-profile football stadium, Estadio do Maracana. Yingli Green Energy (YGE), a global solar energy provider and vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer, has partnered with Light ESCO, EDF Consultoria, and the State of Rio de Janeiro to make the stadium more sustainable and energy efficient by installing 1,500 YGE 245 Series modules on a metal ring encircling the top of the stadium.
Owned by the state government, the stadium was opened in 1950 to host the 1950 FIFA World Cup and was the world’s largest stadium by capacity at the time. Currently seating 82,238 spectators, the arena will be the host facility for the 2014 FIFA World Cup final game.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to supply the most recognizable stadium in Brazil, and to work with two of the preeminent leaders of electricity generation and solar power in the country,” said Mr. Liangsheng Miao, chairman and CEO of YSE. “Brazil is an important emerging market for Yingli, and we will continue to grow our presence here as the country’s solar energy potential blossoms.”
YGE develops, manufactures, and sells high-quality modules to a wide range of markets, including Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, South Korea, China, and the United States. Through several prestigious partnerships and sponsorships, most notably the FIFA World Cup, the company aims to bring solar to a globally recognized stage.
“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,” said Robert Petrina, managing director of YGE. “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.”
