Suntech Power Holdings, one of the world’s largest producers of solar panels, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Dr Zhengrong Shi, has been appointed as the first Chief Chairman of the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA).

“With the Asian PV industry projected to account for approximately one-third of global demand by 2015, Asia is uniquely positioned to lead the charge in driving the growth of the PV industry worldwide,” said Dr Shi.

As the Chief Chairman of APVIA, Dr Shi will drive the strategic growth of the association to promote the advancement of the Asian PV industry, enhance public-private sector communication on industry policies, create a favourable investment environment to help market expansion, and establish a platform to nurture innovation and technology in the region.