Featured in O&M plays its hand – 02-2015

Performance under difficult conditions

Mounting systems Japan: Germany-based provider Schletter established operations in Japan in April 2012 to supply the booming ground-mount market. In supplying around 500 MW of mounting structures to Japan, it has learned valuable lessons about varying topographies and wide-ranging climactic conditions. Dominik Grützner, the representative director of Schletter Japan K.K, shares five key lessons from his time in Japan.

pv magazine: How steep was the learning curve when establishing operations in Japan, as a German company, and why? Dominik Grützner: On commencing operations in Japan, we quickly discovered three key things necessary for good results. These include the need for local and well-trained staff, the importance of good service, and the ability to deliver …

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