Date: 30th Aug 2010
Multi-crystalline solar PV module from
AU Optrinics obtains carbon footprint verification
AU Optronics has completed the carbon footprint verification
on EcoDuo PM220P00, a multi-crystalline solar PV module,
according to the international carbon footprint standard
PAS2050. AUO claims that EcoDuo PM220P00 is the world's
first PV module to have obtained carbon footprint verification,
reaching a critical milestone on carbon footprint management
of PV key components.
The product carbon footprint of EcoDuo PM220P00 refers
to the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions, including
the raw materials, manufacturing and distribution stages.
AUO verified that raw materials took up around 82% of total
carbon emission, manufacturing about 17% and distribution
approximately 1%, among which raw materials led to the most
emissions.
AUO has developed the carbon footprint management program
with its own e-system to collect suppliers' carbon footprint
data. AUO says that the initiative has significantly increased
efficiency in carbon footprint management.
"AUO's multi-crystalline PV module that garnered the
world's first carbon footprint verification again proves
AUO's determination on Green Solutions," said James
C.P. Chen, Senior Associate Vice President of AUO's Solar
Photovoltaic Business Unit. "The key to acquiring the
certification lies in the profound experiences in employing
high-precision technologies, carbon footprint tracing, and
power-saving innovations of TFT-LCDs to the solar modules.
This demonstrates the AUO strategy to develop the TFT-LCD
and PV businesses concurrently, leading the global industry
with the most advanced green technologies from both respects,"
he added.
For more information visit: http://auo.com/
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