groSolar Signs Exclusive North American Distribution Agreement with Leading PV Inverter Manufacturer Motech Industries Inc. |
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 15, 2008) - groSolar, North America’s premier provider of solar energy solutions, today announced an agreement with Motech Industries Inc. of Taiwan. The agreement provides groSolar with the exclusive right to distribute Motech’s industry-leading PV inverters to their expansive network of premium solar dealers across North America. Suitable for residential or light commercial applications, Motech’s line of PVMate inverters are the most efficient inverters in their class. “Motech has successfully developed a series of PV inverters that perform at high efficiency, enable greater flexibility for system designers and allow easier installation and service for system installers,” said Jeff Wolfe, co-founder and CEO of groSolar. “As the sixth largest solar cell manufacturer in the world, Motech has the capabilities and resources to deliver quality products which will enable us to provide reliable inverter technology and meet the growing customer demands.” “In developing our relationship with Motech I have been consistently impressed by their commitment to quality, reliability and industry leading inverter performance” said John Berdner Vice President of Technology for groSolar. By partnering with groSolar, Motech gains access to a well-established, geographically diverse distribution network that is the broadest of any North American solar provider. "This agreement with groSolar is a continuation of Motech's marketing efforts to sell its PV inverter products to international markets by leveraging established sales channels," said Dr. Simon Tsuo, CEO of Motech Industries Inc., which was established in Taiwan 27 years ago. "We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with groSolar." Offering world-class performance, Motech’s inverters are expected to quickly become a favorite of installers. Lightweight, simple to install and featuring a very low-profile, the inverters lower installation costs by requiring only one person for installation groSolar is developing accessories for the inverter, including true plug-and-play inexpensive monitoring. The groSolar/Motech agreement was announced at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego as part of the largest solar power conference and expo in the United States - Solar Power International 08. About groSolar® About Motech® |