“In support of the Department of Energy’s Sunshot Initiative, the U.S. PVMC continues to strongly support and provide an advantage to its member companies and stakeholders through access to advanced facilities and know-how, and we are excited to support the new SoloPower Integrated Module Packaging application at PVMC,” said Dr. Pradeep Haldar, Chief Operating and Technology Officer of PVMC. “The Best Known Methods package for the IMP provides unmatched design for low-cost installation by focusing not only on a systems’ components, but on how to optimize installation as well, which is particularly important in rooftop designs where the higher cost of labor can quickly offset other cost efficiencies. Currently, there is a lack of end-to-end business BKM, and as a result, no single company is responsible for ensuring effectiveness across all stages of solar site development, so the existence of multiple interests with distinct, sometimes conflicting goals can cause a lack of coordination and result in system-wide inefficiency. PVMC offers a great example of how a PV project’s lifecycle can be optimized.”

The PVMC New Product Introduction program supports greater efficiency of commercial PV systems and installations, which is critical because the PV system design and installation process is one of the major overall cost-drivers of consumer and industrial PV projects. Inefficiencies, as well as the technical decisions made during this process, can impact every phase of a project’s lifecycle and affect its cost effectiveness. Also, despite the large potential market for solar on commercial buildings and ground-mounted systems, many are not easily accessible to the solar industry because of structural or site limitations. While such barriers effectively reduce the size of “available” PV customers, PVMC’s growing BKM knowledge base offers solutions that can lead to far greater PV reach.

The SoloPower installation, based in Fairfield, CT, at the Jennings Firehouse system, is a great example of PV component and installation synergy resulting from collaboration with PVMC. Significantly, SoloPower was able to install the cutting-edge PV system on a roof with a 6-degree slope, which ruled out typical ballasted racking. SoloPower was also able to install the system without roof penetrations as the customer had requested and provided a low visual impact solution designed to be compatible with the building’s current roof to meet community requirements.

The SoloPower Integrated Module Packaging application is an attractive and durable PV module designed to withstand the harshest climates for years, providing a reliable solar energy supply that can work with otherwise prohibitive building design elements. Designed in partnership with PVMC, the IMP application addresses a number of challenges, including the complexity of system design and installation as they relate to cost reduction goals, a primary focus area for SoloPower. In addition, many newer commercial buildings tend to be even less PV-friendly; they are designed and built closer to minimum specification requirements to limit costs and build time. To address these complex issues, historically, hardware innovation has focused on the component level, but optimizing systems for specific applications (e.g., low-slope commercial roof), allowed SoloPower’s IMP application to preassemble choice components, while standardizing components and/or interfaces enabled low-cost replication. Other challenges that the SoloPower IMP application tackled, in addition to roof slope, included building orientation, load limits, and restrictions affecting the location of mechanical systems.

The new SoloPower Systems Integrated Module Packaging application is designed to solve some of the challenges that the NPI program evaluated for the consumer and industrial markets and uses novel approaches to maximize effectiveness. Using engineered thermoplastic encapsulants and adhesives, the IMP application addresses many of the issues that have plagued other building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products. PVMC and SoloPower Systems researchers jointly engineered a lightweight integrated packaging design that incorporated a roofing membrane layer with the SoloPower Systems modules, increasing package quality and reducing installation time to a minimum, in addition to meeting UL and/or IEC specifications for their use, as well as all applicable code requirements. After the integrated module package was brought onto the roof, the membrane was attached using an established industry standard for roofing membranes. This resulted in a non-penetrating, high-speed installation using procedures, equipment, and workforce from the roofing industry, turning what could have been a complex photovoltaic installation into a more “routine,” efficient roofing process.

“We delivered 175 of our panels to PVMC’s headquarters in Albany, New York, where they were expertly attached five at a time to the roofing membrane. Upon delivery to the job site, the team lifted them onto the roof in less than three hours, meeting the customer’s needs with no racking, ballasts, or roof penetrations,” said Peter Chaitkin, SoloPower Systems Sales Director, U.S. East. “SoloPower is thrilled to partner with the U.S. PVMC, which enables us to optimize our manufacturing. PVMC also supports us in the field with development of applications to best deploy our product. As a U.S. manufacturer, we find their help to be critical to our continued success.”

This unique Best Known Methods package for IMP is available to companies that partner with PVMC, and is already being utilized by leading PV developers and component manufacturers. The BKM package is offered in tandem with the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium’s new set of evaluation capabilities for photovoltaic systems, called the PVMC’s Solar Energy Optimization Testkit, which was recently announced by the consortium. The Testkit is able to obtain and provide actionable solar energy cost and PV performance information from PVMC test and consortium member sites to improve solar cells, components, modules, systems, and operations and maintenance protocols. These combined services can be provided to members of the solar industry and individuals or companies with existing systems, allowing users to better comprehend the impact of PV system variables. The results are then made available through the PVMC’s proprietary milestone reports.

“PVMC is excited to continue its support of the U.S. supply chain for photovoltaics, including SoloPower Systems and our wide array of partners ranging from system developers and installers, to components and materials suppliers, along with key support from the Department of Energy and NYSERDA,” said David Metacarpa, Director of Technology Development, PVMC. “Ultimately, the goal for projects such as these, which are supported and co-developed by PVMC, is to create a multiplier effect dramatically increasing the deployment of low-cost, renewable energy technologies.”

PVMC also provides critical data to maximize the continuing efficiency of installed PV arrays. For example, the SoloPower-installed PV system’s information is now monitored in real-time and sent to the PVMC’s central location at SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Albany NanoTech Complex, where the data is time-stamped to the site weather stations, PV reference arrays, various sensors that monitor solar radiation, the DC side of the inverters, and the module temperature. This allows careful study of the performance of these systems in real-world conditions, allowing SoloPower to validate and further improve their designs as the data is being monitored and analyzed by a team of leading PVMC and SUNY Poly research scientists who are able to provide partners with a detailed report that can offer a roadmap toward a more effective PV system.

PVMC is an industry-led consortium for cooperative R&D among industry, university, and government partners to accelerate development, commercialization, manufacturing, field-testing, and deployment of next-generation solar PV and BIPV systems. PVMC is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative and includes more than 50 participating members and partners.

The new SoloPower IMP application and BKM package was announced at the PVMC Annual Program Workshop, which focused on the best ways to spark industry-wide collaboration to advance PV technologies and deployment. It was held in December at SUNY Poly’s Albany NanoTech Complex. Details were originally made available to PVMC’s partner organizations that were in attendance.

A video showcasing the installation can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/194610255/52ef8b608d

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About PVMC. The U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC), headquartered in New York State, is an industry-led consortium for cooperative R&D among industry, university, and government partners to accelerate the development, commercialization, manufacturing, field testing, and deployment of next-generation solar photovoltaic (PV) and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) systems. Through our technology programs, advanced manufacturing development facilities, system demonstration, and reliability and testing capabilities, PVMC is a proving ground for innovative solar technologies and manufacturing processes, as well as PV product development and deployment. Further information about PVMC can be found at http://www.uspvmc.org.

About SoloPower Systems. SoloPower Systems is a photovoltaic technology company specializing in the design, manufacture, and deployment of CIGS flexible thin-film solar technology. Further information about SoloPower Systems can be found at www.SoloPower.com.

We are seeking 1 (one) Exempt full time PVD Engineer for Front End Operations to provide support for a high volume manufacturing line. The qualified individual will be able to process and related equipment troubleshooting, develop and maintain manufacturing process instructions and documentation. Ensure compliance with documentation in conjunction with Quality and Yield engineering. Continuous improvement of process stability and capability is important in this role. Initiate and ensure compliance with engineering change control notices. Assist in transfer of processes to high-volume manufacturing. Mentoring and overseeing production personnel across all shifts.

Whether we’re connecting public and private sectors, or getting power to a remote rural outpost, at SoloPower Systems, our solar products are designed specifically for roofs, which cannot support conventional solar modules due to weight or form limitations. We deliver innovative, high-quality products for integration into a myriad of applications. Please visit our recent Press Releases at: /news-events/ or our webpage: /company/

Our core values include openness and inclusivity, respect and collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence as we strive to provide the best solutions and greatest customer experience.

Keys to Success:
• Focus on detail and procedure
• Team oriented
• Extensive knowledge of PVD process technology
• Strong problem solving abilities with attention to detail and a hands-on approach
• Statistical data analysis, design of experiments (DOE) principles
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Effective communication skills
• Familiar with roll to roll deposition systems is a plus
• PVD experience related to CIGS is a plus

Preferred Qualifications & Education:
• Previous experience of working in a high volume manufacturing environment is essential
• Previous effective experience of managing mid-large teams with strong leadership skills
• B.S. degree and a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a PVD process engineer

Physical Capabilities:
• Must be able to work on your feet for the entire shift
• Must be capable of walking, lifting, carrying, stopping, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25lbs repeatedly through the day

What you’ll gain from working here:
Employees of SoloPower Systems are united by our drive for excellence, our passion for innovation, and the responsibility we take for our clients’ success. We welcome creativity and team collaboration. This combination makes SoloPower Systems an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.

SoloPower Systems strives to provide the following to all our employees:
• Interesting work – You will be inspired! Each project brings unique challenges and opportunities to expand your expertise. We will challenge and inspire you.
• Competitive compensation – You will receive a competitive wage and excellent benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement – You will have room to grow, and we will work with you to prepare a career plan.

PORTLAND, OREGON – September 13, 2016 – SoloPower Systems (“SoloPower”), the photovoltaic technology company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of CIGS flexible thin-film solar technology, announced today that it is launching Solo BucketTM, a new portable power kit that will bring electricity to emerging economies around the world, with an inaugural order of 10,000 units. Solo Bucket, the world’s lightest off-grid energy solution, is designed to meet the harsh conditions in regions such as Africa and India and improve access to human rights, such as education and healthcare.

The kit contains an ultra-durable, flexible and lightweight solar panel, as well as a battery, connectors, lighting and chargers. It also has options for an alternative current (AC) converter and/or a cell phone interface for remote operation, enabling “prepay” and “pay-as-you-go” billing solutions. Housed in a 25-liter bucket, the Solo Bucket weighs less than 10 kilograms and can be transported easily and safely. Because it is designed for safe and easy set up by anyone, the unit can be operational in just two minutes, and can be packed up for transport in 60 seconds.

“There are over one billion people across the world that do not have access to electricity today,” said Robert Campbell, CEO of SoloPower Systems. “We strongly believe that affordable sources of power should be available to everyone. The unique design of our solar module and of the SoloBucket makes the dream of providing electricity to over one billion people without it that much closer to reality.”

“There is a huge market opportunity for this new product in regions like Africa, India and the Middle East,” said Raymond du Plooy, CEO of Dumont Power and South African distributor of the Solo Bucket. “We have received a tremendous response already in South Africa with commitments for over 10,000 Solo Buckets. Feedback from NGOs and customers confirms that this is a significantly superior solution to anything we have seen so far.”

The Solo Bucket will be on display at the SoloPower booth (#W501) this week at the Solar Power International tradeshow and conference in Las Vegas.

For images and videos, please visit www.solopower.com/SoloBucketTM

About SoloPower Systems:
SoloPower Systems is a photovoltaic technology company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of CIGS flexible thin-film solar technology. Further information about the company can be found at www.SoloPower.com.

About Dumont Power:
Dumont Power, based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, was established in 2015 as a special purpose vehicle for the distribution and support for specific solar technologies and represents SoloPower Systems.

Enquiries:
Antenna (US PR)
Eleni Polychroniadou +1 908 507 1221 solopowersystems@antennagroup.com

Dumont Power:
Raymond du Plooy +27 791803775 ray@dumontpower.com

Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are identified by, among other words, “expects,” “anticipates,” “will” and similar words. Forward-looking statements include SoloPower’s expectations as to if or when the initial commercial projects will be completed. Results may differ from those expected due to a number of factors.

PORTLAND, OR – April 26, 2016 – SoloPower Systems (“SoloPower”), the photovoltaic technology company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of CIGS flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that it has partnered with Davis Hill Development LLC  (“Davis Hill”), a leading renewable energy developer.  SoloPower will work with Davis Hill to deliver its innovative lightweight solar photovoltaic (PV) technology for a key Building Integrated PV (“BIPV”) installation on the roof of a fire station in Fairfield, Connecticut.

“We are very pleased to have such tremendous support for profiling our technology, as this project will showcase the latest integration concepts for a truly simple and cost-effective PV solution,” said Rob Campbell, CEO of SoloPower. “We are increasingly seeing a huge need for roof-friendly and lightweight PV solutions for buildings.”

The project will profile pre-assembly and integration of SoloPower PV modules with the Carlisle SynTec roofing membrane for subsequent BIPV deployment on the fire station rooftop. The stakeholders involved include the Town of Fairfield, Davis Hill Development LLC, Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC), Carlisle SynTec Systems, United Solar Associates and Edgar Roofing.

“SoloPower’s lightweight properties integrate seamlessly with the fire station’s existing roof,” said Mr. Spencer Monson of Davis Hill.  “This technology provides a solution for many existing rooftop structures that cannot handle the weight of traditional solar panels. Through this partnership, we hope to demonstrate the value of this technology for future projects.”

SoloPower’s modules are up to 85 percent lighter than traditional PV panels, allowing for a seamless integration with BIPV.

“In concert with New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s game-changing clean energy initiatives that are having an impact well beyond New York, the U.S. PVMC is thrilled to provide technical support on this project as well as a detailed project case study as part of our roadmap program to deliver world-class, cost-effective new technology solutions to the burgeoning PV market,” said Mr. David Metacarpa, director of technology development for PVMC, an industry-led consortium spearheaded by SUNY Polytechnic Institute, which is accelerating the development and deployment of next-generation solar PV and BIPV systems.

The project is scheduled to go live on June 15, 2016.

About SoloPower Systems:

SoloPower  Systems  is  a  photovoltaic  technology  company  specializing  in  the  design, manufacture   and   deployment  of   CIGS   flexible   thin-film   solar   technology.   Further information about the company can be found at www.SoloPower.com.

About Davis Hill:

Davis Hill Development was founded in 2011 to develop renewable energy projects.   Davis Hill has developed and built more than thirty projects in the United States and the Caribbean . Further information about Davis Hill can be found at www.DavisHillDevelopment.com

About PVMC:

The U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC), headquartered in New York State, is an industry-led consortium for cooperative R&D among industry, university, and government partners to accelerate the development, commercialization, manufacturing, field testing, and deployment of next-generation solar photovoltaic (PV) and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) systems. Through our technology programs, advanced manufacturing development facilities, system demonstration, and reliability and testing capabilities, PVMC is a proving ground for innovative solar technologies and manufacturing processes, as well as PV product development and deployment. Further information about PVMC can be found at http://www.uspvmc.org.

Inquiries:

Antenna
Eleni Polychroniadou
+1 908 507 1221
solopowersystems@antennagroup.com

Come Join Us! March 24, 2016

The Intersolar Summit USA East brings together key players in the east coast energy sector. It returns this year to the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York  11201, USA .

https://www.intersolarglobal.com/en/summits/usa-east

SoloPower Systems (“SoloPower”), the photovoltaic technology company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of CIGS flexible and lightweight thin-film solar technology (“LPV”), announced today that PBI Aqaba Industrial Estate (“PBIA”), a leading industrial estate developer, has signed a collaboration agreement with SoloPower for the development of commercial rooftop photovoltaic (PV) projects in Jordan and the Middle East region.

“We have been active in Jordan for nine years and have developed about 700,000 square meters of infrastructure to date,” said Sheldon Fink, CEO of PBIA. “Many of these buildings are ideally suited for lightweight rooftop PV, creating a significant opportunity for distributed generation of energy. Our mandate is to develop jobs with a safe, clean and aesthetic environment, and we are actively engaged in developing energy savings and renewable energy initiatives. The partnership with SoloPower is an excellent fit with our mandate, and we see great potential for SoloPower’s LPV solution in our business.”

SoloPower will supply products for both existing and new roof applications, including the deployment of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), while PBIA will provide a platform for initial product deployment and resources for longer-term market development within the  region.

“PBIA has shown strong leadership within the region, and the company’s portfolio represents the industrial buildings we are seeing within the Middle East,” said Rob Campbell, CEO of SoloPower. “These first projects will be excellent examples of how our integrated PV solutions can help companies efficiently manage their energy costs. We look forward to expanding our partnership with PBIA, bringing innovative and affordable solar to additional communities in Jordan.”

PBIA and SoloPower have executed a purchase agreement for two initial projects within the Aqaba Special Economic Development Zone located 15 kilometers from the Port of Aqaba.

About SoloPower Systems:
SoloPower Systems  is  a  photovoltaic  technology  company  specializing  in  the  design, manufacture   and   deployment  of   CIGS   flexible   thin-film   solar   technology.   Further information about the company can be found at www.SoloPower.com.

About PBIA:
PBI Aqaba Industrial Estate LLP is a partnership registered in the United Kingdom and is the developer and manager of the  Aqaba International Industrial Estate (AIIE). AIIE is the premium location in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for manufacturing, logistics, storage, renewable energy (“RE”) and energy efficiency (“EE”) initiatives, and related services

PBIA, is building a world-class base for environmentally friendly industries with 70 businesses established in the estate to date representing over $300 million in investment and 1000 jobs. The estate is planned to more than double and provide over 3000 permanent places of employment.

Further information about the company can be found at www.pbiaqaba-jo.com

Enquiries:

Buchanan (UK PR)
Ben Romney         +44 (0)20 7466 5000 |  benr@buchanan.uk.com

Antenna (US PR)
Sharon Golubchik  +1 201 465 8008| solopowersystems@antennagroup.com

PBIA
Rania Madanat    +962 3 2058000  | rania.madanat@pbiaqaba-jo.com

 Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are identified by, among other words, “expects,” “anticipates,” “will” and similar words. Forward-looking statements include SoloPower’s expectations as to if or when the initial commercial pilot project will be completed. Results may differ from those expected due to a number of factors.

Key Highlights:

• SoloPower and Bharat Light and Power sign long-term collaboration agreement
• First commercial project secured for New Delhi area
• Agreement represents entry into significant target market in India

SoloPower Systems (“SoloPower”), the photovoltaic technology company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of CIGS flexible thin-film solar technology, announces today that Bharat Light and Power (“BLP”), a leader in the Indian renewable energy industry, has signed a collaboration agreement with SoloPower for utilizing its advanced technology panels in the Indian rooftop PV market.

SoloPower will supply products for both existing and new roof applications, including the deployment of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), while BLP will provide total energy solutions for customers through its group companies.

BLP and SoloPower have secured their first project with a leading Indian conglomerate. The fifty kilowatt solar PV system is expected to be operational by late spring.

Commenting on the agreement, Tejpreet S. Chopra, CEO of BLP, said: “We are partnering with SoloPower as they have a unique technology that will open up the Indian market for multiple segments including light weight PV and BIPV. We already have an established business developing utility scale renewable projects and have expanded into the distributed generation market as the next big wave of innovation within the Indian PV market. Our government has targeted 40 GW of rooftop PV by 2020 and our newly established partnership with SoloPower will be part of the solution in helping India achieve this goal through disruptive technologies.”

Rob Campbell, CEO of SoloPower, added: “India represents a huge opportunity for our technology and has all the key criteria that we are looking for in a target market in terms of scale, need for LPV solutions and strong macro drivers. BLP is an excellent partner for SoloPower in India, they have a strong market position, understand the business and are focused on developing the distributed generation market. We see tremendous long-term potential within India to help drive our overall growth and are very pleased to be working with the BLP team”.

About SoloPower Systems:

SoloPower  Systems  is  a  photovoltaic  technology  company  specializing  in  the  design, manufacture   and   deployment  of   CIGS   flexible   thin-film   solar   technology.   Further information about the company can be found at www.SoloPower.com.

About Bharat Light and Power:

Bharat Light and Power (“Bharat Light & Power Pvt Ltd (BLP Group)”) is one of the leading renewable energy generation and technology companies in India. BLP Energy (BLP), part of the BLP Group has a partnership with Enel Green Power.  The company builds, owns and operates utility scale renewable energy power plants to generate clean energy through wind and solar technologies.  The BLP Group also provides distributed solar solutions to large corporates, industries and institutions in India through its JV – Statkraft BLP Solar Solutions.  In addition, the BLP Group through its Orion platform provides monitoring, reporting and predictive intelligence solutions to global utilities through its control centre in Bangalore by leveraging big data, the cloud, mobility and advanced analytics.  This enables Orion’s customers to build smarter operations, better real time visualization and improve operational efficiency of the renewable power plants

Enquiries:

Buchanan (UK PR)
Ben Romney          +44 (0)20 7466 5000| benr@buchanan.uk.com

Antenna (US PR)
Kimberly Setliff   +1 415 977 1942| solopowersystems@antennagroup.com

BLP
Tarun Kumar         +91 99 10 777 986| tarun.kumar@blp.co.in

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are identified by, among other words, “expects,” “anticipates,” “will” and similar words. Forward-looking statements include SoloPower’s expectations as to if or when the initial commercial pilot project will be completed. Results may differ from those expected due to a number of factors.

Key Highlights:

• SoloPower commissioned for first wave of installations covering 762 kilowatts of building-integrated photovoltaic systems
• Multi-year framework negotiation expected to result in agreement in H1 2016 to cover installation of an estimated six megawatts per year of SoloPower products

SoloPower Systems (“SoloPower”), the photovoltaic technology company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of CIGS flexible thin-film solar technology, announces today that Direct Group Africa (“Direct Group”), a pioneer of sustainable housing projects, has executed a letter of intent to integrate SoloPower’s innovative lightweight solar photovoltaic (PV) technology into the manufacture of up to 15,000 low income and student housing units in South Africa.

“We selected SoloPower’s technology because it is ideal for integration with our lightweight and modular housing designs,” said Johann Dreyer, chairman and CEO of Direct Group. “We believe that our innovative business model for low-cost and sustainable housing solutions will be a model to be emulated further in South Africa, the rest of Africa and other key emerging markets. Our business model relies on distributed energy solutions to enable low income communities – which are negatively impacted by weak grid access – to become self-sufficient.  We look forward to working closely with SoloPower products to bring this innovative solution to our customers.”

SoloPower will supply products for factory integration – or building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) – that will be suitable for Direct Group’s lightweight roofing systems. These innovative, low-cost sustainable building solutions are designed to serve the needs of South Africa’s low income and student housing needs.  Direct Group’s EEZI Thermal Modular Building System – a sophisticated composite building system utilized in flooring, walling and roofing – will be used in the development of the units. The installation process is fast and simple and is ideal for the rapid development of housing systems and communities.

“Direct Group has truly developed an innovative solution for affordable global housing,” said Rob Campbell, CEO of SoloPower. “By integrating our technology with their housing designs, we are demonstrating the flexibility and versatility of our products, which can be utilized on both a stand-alone and integrated basis.  Our industry-leading technology will add clean and sustainable energy to Direct Group’s model at the lowest possible cost. We will fully support the project with our local distributor partner Dumont Power.”

Dumont Power and SoloPower have concluded terms for the initial project phase for 762 kilowatts of solar PV systems. The parties expect to complete a comprehensive framework agreement during H1 2016 to cover the installation of approximately six megawatts per year of SoloPower’s systems for Direct Group’s first large-scale community project in Port Elizabeth.

Additional Information:

Dumont Power and SoloPower Systems will be exhibiting at the upcoming PV tradeshow
The Solar Show Africa 2016 being held in Johannesburg from March 15th to 16th.

About SoloPower Systems:
SoloPower  Systems  is  a  photovoltaic  technology  company  specializing  in  the  design, manufacture   and   deployment  of   CIGS   flexible   thin-film   solar   technology.   Further information about the company can be found at www.SoloPower.com.

About Dumont Power:
Dumont Power, based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, was established in 2015 as a special purpose vehicle for the distribution and support for specific solar technologies and represents SoloPower Systems.

About the Direct Group:
The DIRECT Group is focused on providing economic solutions to sustain the social, structural and technological development growth objectives in Africa and other developing regions.

We build closed-loop self-sustaining, wealth generating micro economic communities, according to the DIRECT Life Model using the ground-breaking EEZI Modular Building System. (http://www.directgroupafrica.co.za)

Enquiries:
Buchanan (UK PR)
Ben Romney |+44 (0)20 7466 5000 | benr@buchanan.uk.com

Antenna (US PR)
Kimberly Setliff` | +1 415 977 1942 | solopowersystems@antennagroup.com

Dumont Power
Raymond du Plooy |041 401 6702 | ray@dumontpower.com

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are identified by, among other words, “expects,” “anticipates,” “will” and similar words. Forward-looking statements include the parties’ expectations that master project funding is secured as anticipated by the Florida Heights development, and as to if or when a framework agreement covering up to 54 MW or 6 MW per year on installation may occur. Results may differ from those expected, including delay or even cancellation.

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The Company’s ultra-light weight photovoltaic (LPV) modules were successfully installed on a factory rooftop in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, as the first in a two-phase project. The installation was commissioned by Dumont Power, a SoloPower Systems’ distributor.

 “The installation itself was quite remarkable as the product requires no power tools, racking, special handling, or other common installation aspects,” said Raymond du Plooy, Director of Dumont Power. “The installation team, working at a normal installation pace, set a record of one watt per second. There was no need for special rigging equipment to get the panels in place, no need for a large storage area to keep the panels before installation. It was really a very simple and fast installation.”

SoloPower Systems’ LPV modules are up to 85 percent lighter than traditional PV panels, allowing for installation on rooftops with limited loadbearing capacity, including that of the Port Elizabeth factory. A time-lapse video demonstrating the ease and speed of installation is available on SoloPower Systems’ website: www.solopower.com/products

“South Africa represents a key market for our technology. We estimate that up to 30 percent of commercial and industrial buildings in the region have roofs that are not able to hold the weight of traditional solar panels,” said Rob Campbell, CEO of SoloPower Systems. “Through our relationship with Dumont Power, our impressive technology and our now proven track record of delivering this project, we believe we are well placed to exploit this vast opportunity in the South African market.

“This is a significant achievement as we demonstrate our ability to enter a new market and deliver our unique products to our customers on budget and with record-breaking installation efficiency,” continued Campbell. “This project highlights what we and our product are all about: providing compelling energy cost savings to building owners who otherwise would not be able to access solar solutions.”

Additional Information:

Dumont Power and SoloPower Systems will be exhibiting at the upcoming PV tradeshow “The Solar Show Africa 2016” being held in Johannesburg from March 15th to 16th.

About SoloPower Systems:

SoloPower Systems is a photovoltaic technology company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of CIGS flexible thin-film solar technology. Further information about the company can be found at www.SoloPower.com.

About Dumont Power:

Dumont Power, based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, was established in 2015 as a special purpose vehicle for the distribution and support for specific solar technologies and represents SoloPower Systems.

Enquiries:
Buchanan (UK) | Ben Romney | benr@buchanan.uk.com
Antenna (US) | Kimberly Setliff | kimberly@antennagroup.com
Dumont Power | Raymond du Plooy | ray@dumontpower.com

Africa’s Largest Solar Exhibition
March 15-16 | Sandton Convention Center | Johannesburg | South Africa

Investment & development for power producers & utilities, developers, industry & government. The Solar Show is the place where Africa’s power community meets to discuss their renewable energy challenges & opportunities.