CAMARILLO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Power-One, Inc. (Nasdaq:PWER),a leading global manufacturer of renewable energy and energy-efficient power conversion and management solutions, and Phono Solar, a division of the SUMEC Group and a leading solar panel manufacturer and system developer, announced today that they have entered into a strategic alliance to market and sell photovoltaic systems worldwide using Power-One inverters and monitoring systems.
As part of the agreement, the companies will utilize their research and development resources for joint product development targeted to specific market needs. The companies will also work together as a preferred key equipment supplier for current and future large scale projects. Lastly, the agreement will allow the two companies, with their complementary product offerings, to strengthen key aspects of their businesses including research and development and marketing.
"This is a powerful partnership between two leading solar companies, with similar cultures and shared strengths in technology and innovation," said Dr. Alex Levran, President, Renewable Energy Solutions at Power-One. "We are excited to be aligned with a quality organization like Phono Solar in our ongoing efforts to grow our global market share, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region."
Mr. Cai Jibo, President of Phono Solar, said, "We are very happy to forge this partnership with Power-One, a world leader in renewable energy. Innovation is one of Phono Solar's core brand values, and this strategic alliance will not only reinforce our product development initiatives, but it also reflects our desire to remain true to our horizontal supply chain integration strategy."
Phono Solar's parent company, the SUMEC Group, will provide access to large PV projects in China. In addition to China, the companies will focus on Japan, Australia and other APAC countries with strong developing PV markets.
About Power-One
Power-One is a leading provider of renewable energy and energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions and is the world's second largest designer and manufacturer of photovoltaic inverters. Its renewable energy products enable the industry's highest yielding conversion of power from solar arrays for use by utilities, commercial enterprises and homes. Power-One has a 40 year history as the leader in high efficiency and high density power supply products for a variety of industries including Renewable Energy, Data Storage & Networking, Industrial and Network Power Systems. The company is headquartered in Camarillo, CA and has global sales offices, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Power-One is traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PWER. For more information, please visit www.Power-One.com">www.Power-One.com.
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About Phono Solar
Phono Solar was founded by the SUMEC Group Corporation, a member of the China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH). Phono Solar Inc. is a global renewable energy solutions manufacturer. Phono Solar designs, manufactures and delivers solar and wind products for both on and off-grid use. With operations in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe, Phono Solar provides its partners with high-quality, competitively priced PV modules that are among the industry leaders in terms of efficiency and warranty. www.phonosolar.com
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