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Frankfurt, Germany, June 13, 2014 – the leading European manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products, today announced that the company has successfully launched its next generation solar module at Intersolar Munich last week.
In collaboration with its technology partner, Meyer Burger AG, RECOM is the first company to offer solar modules with a ground-breaking cell connection technology, which employs a foil-wire electrode instead of the typical ribbon connectors. This new advancement will revolutionize the industry as it guarantees no micro-cracks, up to 5% power increase, 70% less use of silver and up to 10% more energy yield without increasing the module price.
“We are thrilled to be the first manufacturer to innovate on the module level as opposed to the cell level,” said Laert Tunyan, Chief Executive Officer of RECOM. “PV is at the cusp of grid parity globally with incremental improvements happening across the value chain. This innovation will move us one step closer to that reality,” added Tunyan.

For more information on RECOM products, go to www.recom-solar.com.

About RECOM
RECOM stands at the forefront of the Solar Industry, as the leader in solar modules. The company is distinguished for offering the perfect balance between premium quality and competitive pricing, while providing an unparalleled level of customer support. Innovation, Reliability, and Customer Satisfaction, are all key factors which have made RECOM the preferred choice of solar modules worldwide.

With the powerful SolarMax HT string inverters with multi-tracking, operators of commercial and industrial PV power plants may optimize the yields of every single partial generator.

Richmond, June 12, 2014 – SolarMax, the Swiss inverter manufacturer, has penned a European-wide partnership with the German-based distributor Krannich Solar. The deal is to cover the whole of the SolarMax string inverter range, from the domestic P series units through to the commercial MT series, and also the new 30/32kW HT series devices.
Phil Ellery, Commercial Director at Krannich Solar UK, said: “We’ve been looking to stock SolarMax for a while and are very glad that the deal is finally complete. Krannich Solar have been seeking a premium manufactured inverter range to join our comprehensive portfolio and, with the “Swiss Quality” hallmark, the SolarMax range very much fits our requirements. Additionally, we particularly like the self-consumption features of the domestic range and the new 30-32kW series is extremely competitive”.
Andy Lycett, Distribution Manager of SolarMax UK, said: “It’s great to have completed this deal with Krannich Solar. They are one of the UK’s biggest and most well-known PV distributors, with a loyal customer base and a customer service oriented team. Krannich Solar are well respected around the industry and we look forward to working with them in the future.”
Krannich Solar UK are expected to take their first deliveries within the next two weeks and orders for SolarMax units are now being taken.

About SolarMax
Sputnik Engineering AG, a Swiss company, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of grid-connected solar inverters. Under the brand name of SolarMax, the company has been developing, producing, and selling inverters for every area of use for more than 20 years – from photovoltaic systems on detached houses with moderate kilowatt output to solar power plants whose output is measured in megawatts. The inverter is a key component of a PV plant, transforming the generated direct current into grid-compliant alternating current. 20 years of experience are reflected in the Swiss quality, highest efficiency, reliability, and durability of the SolarMax products, to name just a few of their advantages. Furthermore, the company offers its customers excellent international support in after sales, comprehensive warranty services, and intelligent solutions for system monitoring.

SolarMax is positioned internationally and currently has approx. 300 employees at its headquarters in Switzerland and its branch offices worldwide.

About Krannich Solar
Since being founded in 1995, Krannich Solar has grown from a small family solar installation business to an internationally renowned and successful specialist PV distributor. With branches throughout Europe, as well as in Australia, Japan and the USA, Krannich Solar offers the ideal balance of international power and manufacturer relationships combined with country-specific, localised service.
Krannich Solar undertakes its own due diligence process for the selection of high quality products and conducts regular in-house testing to ensure its customers are only supplied with class-leading products.
The UK branch of Krannich Solar opened in 2010 and is based in Reading, Berkshire. The UK branch, which has been awarded ‘Top PV Supplier’ status in both 2013 and 2014 by independent research institute EuPD, is served by a team of dedicated regional account managers and specialist support staff.
More information about Krannich Solar UK, and the wider Krannich Solar group, is available here: www.uk.krannich-solar.com

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