Yingli Green Energy Americas’ solar panels have been sold to the residential market through DC Power and other solar distributors. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, residential grid-tied PV installations are showing particularly strong growth, increasing by 100% in 2009 in the US.

Liansheng Miao, chairman and chief executive officer of Yingli Green Energy, said: “We are pleased to widen our distribution capabilities across the U.S. by aligning with an experienced, reputable partner such as DC Power.

“By expanding our reach into fast-growing segments of the North American market we are delivering economically viable solutions for renewable power generation where they are needed the most.”

Daniel Marino, executive vice president of DC Power Systems, said: “We have been particularly impressed with Yingli Green Energy’s motivated organization and their ability to consistently deliver high-quality, reliable modules that ultimately provide great value to our customers.

“When we look for long-term partners, we seek companies such as Yingli Green Energy that not only have a track record of success and a superior brand, but also have the strong product warranty commitments and proven trustworthiness to meet our end users’ discerning needs.”