First REC Peak Energy Series Installation Announced at Intersolar Europe

The first installation of the REC Peak Energy Series has been connected to the grid. The first commercial product from one of the world’s largest integrated solar manufacturing facilities, provides an average increase of nine watts per module and is nominated for the Intersolar Award.

REC is participating in Intersolar Europe, taking place in the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry from June 9-11, 2010 in Munich, Germany. The company will be present with a stand at the event, considered the international exhibition for solar technology.

“REC is excited that the REC Peak Energy Series is nominated for the Intersolar Award and is pleased to announce the first installation of the module in Germany,” said John Andersen Jr., executive vice president REC Solar and group COO. Andersen participated in the CEO panel for the PV Industry, and Dr. Erik Sauar, CTO, REC Group, made two presentations on PV technology as part of the Intersolar Conference on June 8.

The REC Peak Energy Module was selected as one of the 10 best entries for the Intersolar Award 2010 in the photovoltaic products category. The award is given by Intersolar Europe to recognize groundbreaking photovoltaic products and services. The module was presented in the Innovation Exchange at Intersolar on June 10 by Åsmund Fodstad, vice president, sales and marketing, REC Solar.

The REC Peak Energy Module is the first commercial product to be produced at REC’s new manufacturing facility in Singapore. This is one of the most integrated and automated in the industry, allowing REC to increase its global capacity for module production by up to four times. The successful product launch and progress of the Singapore facility are strong testimonies of REC’s commitment to quality and Singapore’s engineering strengths.

“We are pleased with the launch of the REC Peak Energy Module, along with the successful ramp-up of REC’s new Singapore facility. Solar energy is an important growth area for Singapore and we see REC as a strategic partner. We are strongly committed to strengthening the competitiveness of the solar industry through grooming engineering talent, enhancing public sector R&D infrastructure and developing a strong supplier base.” said Goh Chee Kiong, director cleantech, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

The first installation of the REC Peak Energy Module is a 1.2MW power plant in Zorbau, Germany using 5,400 REC Peak Energy Modules and connected to the grid on May 27. The plant was developed with Soleg GmbH, one of REC’s largest European partners, and took only six weeks to install.