Hanwha SolarOne Receives Product Carbon Footprint Certification Based on New International Standard

Recently adopted norm allows for increased transparency through the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions

ISMANING, Germany--()--Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. (the “Company”, or “Hanwha SolarOne”), a global leading photovoltaic (PV) provider of high-quality, cost competitive solar photovoltaic modules, is among the first PV manufacturers to have its solar modules certified with the new international standard for carbon footprint assessment, ISO 14067. The certificates were issued by German safety standard authority TÜV Rheinland in January 2014.

The ISO 14067 is an internationally recognized technical specification for quantifying carbon emissions throughout a product’s life cycle. For products that are part of a supply chain, the standard involves a partial assessment “From cradle to Factory-Gate” to ensure the highest possible accuracy. In order to secure a viable methodology for different product groups, the standard specifies different Product Category Rules (PCR). The solar modules from Hanwha SolarOne, HSL 60 Poly and HSL 72 Poly, were assessed according to the Product Category Rules for crystalline solar cells.

“The documentation of greenhouse gas emissions is of increasing importance, especially in markets where tenders and green certificates are significant market drivers,” said Winfried Wahl, Senior Director of Products and Marketing at Hanwha SolarOne GmbH. “A standardized and internationally recognized assessment is crucial for meaningful benchmarking. We are proud to receive carbon footprint certificates in accordance with the new ISO standard, thereby contributing to increased transparency in the industry.”

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 through a growing network of third-party distributors, OEM manufacturers and system integrators. The company maintains a strong presence worldwide, with a global business network that spans 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: www.hanwha-solarone.com.

Contacts

Hanwha Presseservice
Tel.: +49 (0)89 / 413 01 753
HanwhaGermany@arpartners.com
A&R GmbH
Landshuter Allee 10
D-80637 München
or
Hanwha SolarOne
Lena Berg, +49 (0)89 / 2175 667 393
PR Manager
lena.berg@hanwha-solarone.de

Release Summary

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd is among the first PV manufacturers to have its solar modules certified with the new international standard for carbon footprint assessment, ISO 14067.

Contacts

Hanwha Presseservice
Tel.: +49 (0)89 / 413 01 753
HanwhaGermany@arpartners.com
A&R GmbH
Landshuter Allee 10
D-80637 München
or
Hanwha SolarOne
Lena Berg, +49 (0)89 / 2175 667 393
PR Manager
lena.berg@hanwha-solarone.de