Phoenix Solar Germany Why did we select Suntech?– Here’s why!
With more than five gigawatts of installed capacity in over 80 countries, Suntech has an installation base that is one of the largest and most diverse in the world. The appeal of Suntech's solar modules lies in their high quality, which is also maintained in extreme conditions. Environmental protection, as well as health and safety standards, thus remain key concerns for Suntech.
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Impressive solar modules
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Excellent efficiency, outstanding weak light performance, self-cleaning effect, positive power output tolerance, and the ability to withstand increased wind and snow loads: these are just some of the many reasons why Suntech's solar modules are so impressive. For more information about the added value of Suntech’s solar modules, please click on the PDF link below.
Environmental and social responsibility
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Suntech received the “Global Leader Award 2011” from Murphy & Spitz in early 2011. This award honours particularly outstanding performances by renewable energy companies in the sphere of environmental, health and safety standards. Murphy & Spitz is one of the most experienced sustainable investment companies in the German-speaking world. Suntech is also a member of the European PV CYCLE Association, which manages a collection and recycling scheme for end-of-life solar modules.
In addition, Suntech was awarded the OHSAS 18001 certificate, which means it undertakes to ensure the strictest occupational hygiene and safety standards. To reduce and/or avoid industrial accidents, malfunctions, injuries and other work-related risks, Suntech places a special emphasis on health and safety precautions in all areas of its operations by implementing stringent safety and protective measures.
Fair employer
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SA 8000 is widely recognised by trade unions and NGOs as one of the strictest workplace standards. It is a global certification scheme used by leading companies for the purposes of assessing, monitoring and influencing compliance with social responsibility. The key areas covered by this standard are health and safety, freedom of association, protection against child labour and forced or compulsory labour, protection against discrimination and disciplinary practices, fair working hours and remuneration, as well as effective management systems and their implementation. Suntech is committed to ensuring strict and sustainable compliance with these international social standards for employers, customers and suppliers. Compliance with SA8000 was audited and certified by BV International in September 2010.
Role as paradigm
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In early 2009, Suntech opened its new ultramodern company headquarters in Wuxi (China), which is a paradigm for the enormous potential of solar energy. The company headquarters is powered by one of the world’s largest grid-connected solar façade systems and is 80% energy self-sufficient.