‘Happy Sunshine’ Brings Hope to the Children of China Hanwha SolarOne Donates 30 kW Solar PV System to Hope School in China
Beijing, China, Aug. 30, 2013— Hanwha Group and Hanwha SolarOne today announced that they will donate a 30 kW solar PV system that provides continuous power support to Yuyangguan Town Hope Primary School in Wufeng County, Hubei province. As an integral part of Hanwha Group’s ‘Happy Sunshine’ campaign in China, this initiative, driven by Hanwha in partnership with the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) and the China Youth Development Foundation, will improve the operational conditions of local schools while helping students understand the value of renewable energy and sustainable development. Mr. Keum Choon-Soo, President of Hanwha Group China Headquarters; Mr. Song Jeong Hoon, Vice President of Hanwha Group China Headquarters; Mr. Guo Qi, Vice President of Hanwha SolarOne; Mr. Tu Meng, General Secretary of the China Youth Development Foundation; Mr. Yang Chunlei, Deputy Secretary of the China Youth Development Foundation; Mr. Wang Guiqing, CCCME Vice Chairman; and Mr. Sun Guangbin, Secretary of CCCME’s Solar Energy & PV Products Branch, attended today’s inaugural signing ceremony.
Commissioned by Hanwha Group, Hanwha SolarOne (Qidong) Co., Ltd. will design and install the 30 kW distributed rooftop PV system for the Yuyangguan Town Hope Primary School. Hanwha SolarOne will also provide the school with comprehensive operation and maintenance training. The project, expected to be completed by November 2013, will yield an estimated 40,000 kW of solar energy to the Yuyangguan Town Hope Primary School.
This donation represents the first time Hanwha Group has brought together solar power, the world’s energy hope for the future, and Hope Schools, China’s education hope for the future. Mr. Keum Choon-Soo, President of Hanwha Group China Headquarters said during the signing ceremony, “It’s our honor to brighten China’s Hope Schools with Hanwha technology and bring sustainable benefit to schools in remote areas of China. In the future, we will continue to act as a proactive corporate citizen by engaging in more public welfare programs with local philanthropic organizations and trade associations.”
Mr. Tu Meng, General Secretary of the China Youth Development Foundation said, “Hanwha’s donation is as unique as it is beneficial. This is the first time for a company to donate and install PV equipment for a Hope School, providing them with a reliable power supply. We hope that the ‘2013 Project Hope’ program expands to include a greater number of Hope Schools and corporate sponsors.”
Mr. Wang Guiqing, Vice Chairman of CCCME agreed with Mr. Tu Meng, saying, “Hanwha Group’s donation underscores the strength of the PV industry; this campaign not only demonstrates PV providers’ unfaltering commitment to corporate citizenship in China but serves as an inspiration to the industry as a whole. We hope that more corporations in this field draw upon their diverse strengths and technological innovations to help people in need.”
Hanwha Group is dedicated to supporting children’s education while fostering a greater understanding of sustainable development and renewable energy. Since ‘Happy Sunshine’ began in 2011, Hanwha has donated PV equipment to welfare and childcare centers across Korea as well as the Osterbek School in Hamburg, Germany and Taneichi kindergarten in Hirono-cho, Japan to give more children light for their studies.
Mr. Tu Meng, General Secretary of the China Youth Development Foundation (right) gives Mr. Keum Choon-Soo, President of Hanwha Group China Headquarters (left) a plaque to recognize the company’s generous donation.
‘2013 Project Hope’ program sponsored by ‘Hanwha Happy Sunshine’ is signed into effect.
Front row from left to right:
Mr. Guo Qi, Vice President of Hanwha SolarOne
Mr. Tu Meng, General Secretary of the China Youth Development Foundation
Mr. Li Mingli, Deputy Head of Wufeng County, Hubei Province
Back row from left to right:
Mr. Wang Guiqing, CCCME Vice Chairman
Mr. Keum Choon-Soo, President of Hanwha Group China Headquarters
Mr. Sun Guangbin, Secretary of CCCME’s Solar Energy & PV Products Branch
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About Hanwha Group
Hanwha Group, founded in 1952, is one of the largest business enterprises in South Korea with 52 domestic affiliates and 90 global network partners in three major sectors: Manufacturing and Construction, Finance, and Services and Leisure. With a 60-year track record of industrial leadership, Hanwha’s Manufacturing and Construction businesses encompass basic chemicals, advanced materials, property development, green energy and total solar energy solutions. The Finance network, covering banking, insurance, asset management and securities, is the second largest non-bank finance group in South Korea. The Services and Leisure sector offers premium lifestyle services and retail and resort businesses. For more information, visitwww.hanwha.com.
About Hanwha SolarOne
Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HSOL) is one of the top 10 photovoltaic manufacturers in the world, providing cost-competitive, high quality PV modules. It is the flagship company of Hanwha Group, one of the largest business enterprises in South Korea. Hanwha SolarOne serves the utility, commercial, government and residential markets for a growing network of third-party distributors, OEM manufacturers and system integrators. The company maintains a strong presence worldwide, with employees located throughout Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East. As a responsible company committed to sustainability, Hanwha SolarOne is an active member of the PV Cycle program. For more information, please visit: http://www.hanwha-solarone.com.
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