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Jun 5, 2014
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REC Solar ASA : REC Group and SolarCity Sign 100 Megawatt (MW) OEM Supply Agreement with Option to Increase to 240 MW
REC Solar ASA : REC Group and SolarCity Sign 100 Megawatt (MW) OEM Supply Agreement with Option to Increase to 240 MW
OSLO, Norway, June 5, 2014 - REC Group, traded under the company name REC Solar
ASA (Oslo Stock Exchange: RECSOL) and SolarCity® (Nasdaq: SCTY) today announced
a supply agreement under which SolarCity will purchase a minimum of 100 MW and
up to 240 MW of REC's high quality, high-performing Peak Energy solar panels
during a 12 month period beginning in Q4 2014. SolarCity, the U.S.' largest
solar power provider, plans to install the solar panels across its 15-state
service territory. The solar panels are compatible with SolarCity's Zep Solar
mounting system - REC and ZEP Solar entered into an technology licensing
agreement earlier this year.
"The availability of competitively priced, U.S. trade-compliant PV modules is an
important development for the global solar industry," said Tanguy Serra,
SolarCity's chief operations officer. "REC delivers high-performance modules
with excellent resistance to degradation, all with a responsible environmental
footprint."
REC is a leading manufacturer of wafers, cells and solar panels for solar
applications. REC's solar panels are backed by its linear 25-year power output
guarantee, and feature enhanced power production per square foot, robust and
durable design, easy installation, optimized performance in all sunlight
conditions, with a typical energy payback time of less than one year.
"REC Group is excited to partner with SolarCity, extending our presence in North
America's rooftop generation markets," said Arndt E. Lutz, REC Group's senior
vice president. "Our high quality, tariff-free, bankable solar modules are an
excellent fit for the United States' largest solar power provider."
For further information, please contact;
Arndt E. Lutz
Senior VP, REC Group North America
Telephone: +1 877 332 4087 (US) / +1 917 319 8044 (non-US)
Email: [email protected]
About REC Solar ASA
REC is a leading global provider of solar energy solutions. With more than 15
years of experience, we offer sustainable, high performing products, services
and investments for the solar industry. Together with our partners, we create
value by providing solutions that better meet the world's growing energy needs.
REC is headquartered in Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker:
RECSOL). Our 1,600 employees worldwide generated revenues of USD 647 million in
2013. For more information, visit www.recgroup.com.
About SolarCity
SolarCity® (NASDAQ: SCTY) provides clean energy. The company has disrupted the
century-old energy industry by providing renewable electricity directly to
homeowners, businesses and government organizations for less than they spend on
utility bills. SolarCity gives customers control of their energy costs to
protect them from rising rates. The company makes solar energy easy by taking
care of everything from design and permitting to monitoring and
maintenance. SolarCity currently serves 15 states and signs a new customer every
two minutes. Visit the company online at www.solarcity.com and follow the
company on Facebook & Twitter.
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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