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Solar giant Q CELLS enters New Zealand market

Globally renowned solar technology leader and total energy solutions provider, Q CELLS, is entering the New Zealand energy market for the first time in response to local demand for its high-quality, affordable products.

The move comes as New Zealand establishes itself as one of the most exciting emerging renewable power markets in the world, reflecting the country’s strong commitment to a more sustainable future.

According to state-owned energy supplier Transpower, over the next five years to 2025 New Zealand’s solar market is expected to more than double, making up 0.5% of the Country’s total power output. With New Zealand’s commitment to being carbon-neutral by 2050, household solar power is expected to play a key role in helping the country achieve its ambitious target.

Established in Germany in 1999, Q CELLS is amongst the oldest and most well-known solar manufacturers in the world. The company is internationally recognised as a key player in solar panel innovation that focuses on high-quality, and is expanding its business area into integrated energy solutions.

Part of Hanwha Group, Fortune Global 500 Company and the 7th largest conglomerate in South Korea, Q CELLS maintains its Technology and Innovations Headquarters in Germany with manufacturing facilities operating in the USA, Korea, Malaysia, and China.

The first New Zealand solar installer to join Q CELLS’ Q.Partner program, a preferred network of vetted and trained Q CELLS suppliers, and be officially recognised as a supplier of Q CELLS solutions is Think Solar, comprising Wanaka Solar, Queenstown Solar and Dunedin Solar.

Q CELLS is a leading supplier for residential and commercial solar in Germany, the USA, South Korea and Japan, where it is trusted for the quality of its manufacturing and is renowned for its research and development expertise.

Mr Bae said that the partnership with Think Solar reflected Q CELLS commitment to partnering with installers who share the brand’s core values.

“Following our first installation in October 2020, over the next months we expect to launch a number of our higher-end solutions to cater to New Zealanders who are looking for long-term performance, extended warranties and aesthetically appealing options that are designed to blend better with their surroundings,” Mr Bae said.

The Q.PEAK DUO ML-G9+, which is the first ‘zero gap’ solar panel, will be available for distribution in New Zealand from the end of this month.

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