Yingli Solar creates new technical manager role

Christian Bindel has been appointed to the newly created role of technical manager for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands for Yingli Solar.

In the position, Bindel will be responsible for managing all aspects of Yingli Solar’s technical product support, warranty, product maintenance and engineering standards in the Oceania region. This region has seen strong growth, leading to the creation of the Technical Manager role.

“We are delighted to start the new year with a new technical manager,” said Daman Cole, managing director of Yingli Green Energy Australia.

“It is an exciting time for Yingli Solar and we look forward to achieving many innovative technical milestones and an unprecedented level of technical support for our partners and future customers as we continue our strong momentum into 2014. Hiring Christian is further evidence of Yingli Solar’s continued investment in the region.”

Bindel was previously the managing director of Phoenix Solar, moving from Germany to take on the role in Australia. He has also held prominent roles with local companies such as Origin Energy, First Solar and Mark Group.