meteocontrol and Phoenix Solar establish strategic alliance in the MENAT region
Companies to partner on 11MWp solar project in Jordan and 6.9MWp solar project in Turkey
HONG KONG, May 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited ("SFCE" or the "company", HK stock code: 1165), a global provider of integrated clean energy solutions, today announced that its subsidiary meteocontrol, one of the leading global providers of monitoring solutions for private and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems, has established a strategic alliance with Phoenix Solar AG, a leading international photovoltaic system integrator, to jointly address the burgeoning need for renewable energy in the Middle East, north Africa and Turkey (MENAT).
Under the partnership, meteocontrol will provide advanced monitoring and control systems to efficiently operate a number of PV power plants that are currently being developed by Phoenix Solar in the MENAT region.
"With meteocontrol, we have gained a skilled partner who can help us with our projects in the MENAT region," said Klaus Friedl, Director of the Middle East region at Phoenix Solar AG. "We are looking forward to jointly tapping the huge potential of this rapidly growing solar market and to further strengthening our position."
"The partnership with Phoenix Solar enhances our growth strategy in the MENAT region," says Martin Schneider, Managing Director of meteocontrol. "By integrating our advanced monitoring technology into their PV systems, we will be able to maximize the power output and minimize the operating costs of PV plants, and help to deliver cost-effective solar energy in the MENAT region."
Meteocontrol and Phoenix Solar currently plan to partner on [two projects] in the MENAT region. Meteocontrol will provide its blue'Log Station X-Series system to monitor and control a 6.9MWp power plant that Phoenix Solar is developing near Kayseri in Turkey.
Meteocontrol will also supply the remote monitoring system for the VCOM virtual control room and a local SCADA system for on-site monitoring of an 11MWp solar power plant that Phoenix Solar is developing in Jordan, which will be the largest private solar plant in the country. Designed to meet all the electricity needs of the Marriott and Sheraton hotel chains in Jordan, the power plant will consist of three individual systems and serve as a pilot project for similar power plants in Jordan and other MENAT countries. The systems are being installed in the Muwaqqar and Damikhi, Qatrana, regions and will be connected to the grids of Jordan Electric Power Co., plc., and Electric Distribution Company, plc.
About meteocontrol
meteocontol is one of the leading providers of monitoring solutions for private and commercial PV systems. More than 41,000 solar systems with a total power of over 12 GWp are currently monitored via their systems VCOM and blue'Log X-Series. Many years of experience and constant technical advancement has enabled meteocontrol to provide a wide range of products. For private PV systems, the Home Line offers a functional system for monitoring and optimization of on-site energy consumption. The Industrial Line incorporates all statutory and grid operator specific requirements for commercial PV systems as well as their remote control for direct marketing purposes. To learn more about the company, please visit http://www.meteocontrol.com/en/
About Phoenix Solar AG
Phoenix Solar AG, that has its headquarters in Sulzemoos near Munich, is an international photovoltaic system integrator. The Group develops, plans, builds and operates large-scale photovoltaic plants and on a smaller scale is a specialist wholesaler for turnkey power plants, solar modules and accessories. As an EPC contractor specializing in building solar power plants, Phoenix Solar lays special emphasis on on-budget and on-time construction and delivery of solar power plants optimized to deliver superior return. With subsidiaries on three continents, the company has sold solar modules with an output of significantly more than 1.3 gigawatt since its founding. The stocks of Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93) are listed on the official market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. To learn more about the company, please visit www.phoenixsolar-group.com.
About SFCE
Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited (SFCE) is committed to becoming the largest low-carbon, integrated, clean energy generation provider globally. Through strategic acquisitions and integration, SFCE owns a number of well-known product and technology brands in the industry. SFCE fosters a continuous improvement in energy generation including in solar, sea water power and ground source heat pumps, combined with energy management and storage capabilities. SFCE aims to provide clean energy solutions to large scale public facilities and commercial users such as business facilities, office buildings, schools, hospitals sports stadiums and households. SFCE's energy solutions can achieve energy cost reductions of 50% - 70%, creating energy generation choices for its customers to reduce both carbon emissions and energy costs. To learn more about the company, please visit www.sfcegroup.com/en/.
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