China Ming Yang and Huaneng Renewables form Joint Venture on wind and solar power development
Zhongshan, China – The Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang and the wind energy generator Huaneng Renewables announced to launch a Joint Venture, specializing in the development of wind power and solar projects in China and overseas markets.Huaneng Renewables will be in charge of controlling this newly formed cooperation.
"We are glad to expand our partnership with Huaneng Renewables through the Agreement to form the Joint Venture," said Chuanwei Zhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ming Yang. "Huaneng Renewables is an established wind energy generator with a strong track record in wind farm development and operation in China. Partnering with Huaneng Renewables represents an important strategic development for Ming Yang and we look forward to the establishment of this Joint Venture as a pioneer in the industry to jointly develop quality wind farm projects in China."
Gang Lin, Executive Director and President of Huaneng Renewables, said, "We are delighted about this cooperation. Ming Yang is a leading manufacturer in the wind industry, and has secured an abundance of prime wind resources in China. This cooperation will be of great importance for Huaneng Renewables' acceleration of strategic development in the wind power industry." According to Ming Yang, it was a top 10 wind turbine manufacturer worldwide in terms of newly installed capacity in 2011.