-Institute Solstyce confirms low CO2 consumption of 399 kg / kWp
-Hanwha Q CELLS will bid in public tenders for PV projects in France
-Growing market share in shrinking French PV market
[Thalheim, Germany, Aix en Provence, France, 4 July 2014] – Hanwha Q CELLS, Europe’s largest PV provider headquartered in Germany, today announced that it has received independent confirmation for producing PV modules with a low carbon footprint. The French institute Solstyce had analysed various production data of the company´s cell and module production. In the institute´s final report a CO2 consumption of below 400 kg per kWp has been confirmed (399,4 kg CO2 / kWp) on 24 June 2014. This puts Q CELLS in the position to bid in public tender calls for PV projects in France, where an independently confirmed low carbon footprint is a required precondition for participation.
“Our data analysis has shown that the production of Q CELLS PV modules causes comparably low CO2 emissions,” said Nicolas Planchenault, Carbon Footprint Expert at the French institute Solstyce. Philippe Pflieger, Head of Sales France at Hanwha Q CELLS said: “Producing PV modules with a low carbon footprint is especially important with regards to public tenders in the French PV market. However, Hanwha Q CELLS has always cared to not only sell eco-friendly products, but also ensure that production processes avoid pollution as much as possible.” After having received the final report at the end of June Q CELLS has announced to bid in public tenders for PV projects in France going forward.
Q CELLS strengthens its position in France
After opening its first office in the country at the end of March 2014 Hanwha Q CELLS has been strengthening its position on France’s PV market. “France is one of Hanwha Q CELLS’ focus markets in Europe. And we are consistently gaining market share in France,” said Philippe Pflieger.
Moreover, in an independent study among high-volume installers in France, Germany, the UK and Italy, the Q CELLS brand generally achieved the best results in comparison to other manufacturers (“Top Brand PV Europe 2014” says market researcher EuPD Research). Europe’s largest PV provider, Hanwha Q CELLS, is aiming at beginning new partnerships with medium-sized and large-scale installers in France. “Thanks to its high irradiation PV makes a lot of sense in France’s sunny regions,” added Philippe Pflieger. “We should be able to provide a “full system” C&I kit to the installers in Q4 2014.” With a strengthened team and the new office the company is offering an on-site service throughout the entire country as well as a long-term cooperation and financial stability.
About Hanwha Q CELLS
Hanwha Q CELLS is headquartered in Germany and Europe´s largest provider in photovoltaics. The company offers a wide range of high quality photovoltaic products, solutions and services “Engineered in Germany”. Next to its premium quality products from high-quality solar modules to systems and power plants the company also offers long-term partnership and financial stability being part of the South Korean Top-Ten business enterprise Hanwha Group. At its headquarters in Thalheim (Germany) Hanwha Q CELLS has a unique setup of R&D, production and quality management, enabling the company to develop leading products and manufacturing innovations. Hanwha Q CELLS` products are developed at its headquarters in Germany and manufactured in the company´s production plants in Germany, Malaysia and additional mass production sites in Europe and Asia. Hanwha Q CELLS sells its products under the “Q CELLS” brand via its international sales network with branches in Germany (HQ), Malaysia, Japan, USA, Korea, France, Turkey, Chile and Australia. Thanks to its truly international setup, high quality products and the financial stability, Hanwha Q CELLS is THE reliable partner for PV customers around the globe. For more information, visit: www.q-cells.com.
