Solar panels being manufactured in KZN
6 March 2013
News
The first photovoltaic (PV) solar panel manufacturing plant in KwaZulu-Natal opened its doors recently in New Germany.
ART Solar, which is the only South African owned PV manufacturer, specialises in the manufacture of solar PV modules for the sustainable generation of electrical power. The company is set to play a significant role in renewable energy – initially in South Africa, followed by the sub-Saharan market and the African continent.
Dr Ronald F.M. Lange
Chief operating officer Dr Ronald Lange says the company’s modules are distinguished by easy installation and require no maintenance apart from occasional cleaning. They come with a 25-year guarantee and boast an estimated 40-year lifetime. The company also offers a technical advisory and support service throughout the country.
“Customers value the flexibility of our highly skilled team that designs and produces modules according to exact requirements,” he says. “Important factors also include local content, black economic empowerment and enhanced aesthetics of these modules.”
The company has made a significant investment in the latest equipment from Swiss equipment manufacturer Meyer Burger Swiss Solar Systems, and benefits from shared technology with global PV specialists.
The company’s PV modules, which adhere to stringent International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specifications, are certified at ART Solar by independent test institute TüV Rheinland.
ART Solar’s management team includes managing director Mark Walsh, chief operating officer Dr. Ronald F.M. Lange, financial manager Robert Ramshaw, production manager Gavin Rosslee and marketing and communications manager Teri-Leigh Breeds.
Teri-Leigh Breeds
Gavin Roslee
Robert Ramshaw
Mark Walsh
For more information contact ART Solar, +27 (0)31 705 7162.
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