MEDIA RELEASE PR40200
Tigo Energy Announces Key Japan Distribution Partner for the Tigo Energy(R) Maximizer(TM)
Solution
LOS GATOS, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Tigo Energy to Participate in PV Japan 2010, June 30-July 2
Tigo Energy, the solar company whose unique technology significantly
increases efficiency in photovoltaic (PV) solar installations, announced
today that Japanese distributor, Copia Energy KK, has joined its global
distribution network for the Tigo Energy(R) Maximizer(TM) Solution.
As part of the agreement with Copia Energy, the Tigo Energy Maximizer
Solution will be available for ordering through the Copia Energy catalog and
website.
Tigo Energy has received strong demand for its Maximizer Solution since
introducing the technology in late 2009. The Maximizer Solution creates smart
modules that provide up to a 20 percent increase in energy production, active
management capabilities and enhanced safety for utility, commercial and
residential PV solar arrays.
"The Tigo Energy Maximizer Solution works in harmony with existing PV
system components to increase the energy harvest, system visibility and
operational safety of residential, commercial and utility-scale PV systems,"
said Shin Morimoto, founder and CEO of Copia Energy.
"We are pleased to be working with Copia Energy, a prominent leader in
the wholesale distribution of green energy systems and equipment," said Jeff
Krisa, Tigo Energy Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "We believe Copia
Energy's PV expertise and deep commitment to green energy will help introduce
the benefits of the innovative Tigo Energy Maximizer Solution across the
Japanese market."
Tigo Energy at PV Japan 2010
Tigo Energy will be offering demonstrations of the Maximizer Solution at
PV Japan 2010 (Booth P-B204 at Pacifico Yokohama). An analysis of real-world
PV systems and side-by-side comparisons with and without the system will be
available, as well as more information about how Tigo Energy can dramatically
improve residential, commercial and utility-scale systems in new and retrofit
installations. Additionally, Tigo President Ron Hadar will be available for
questions.
Since launching the Maximizer Solution, Tigo Energy has expanded its
distribution channels to include leading companies such as AEE Solar and DC
Power in the United States, Enerpoint in Italy, SunConnex in Western Europe,
TechnoSun in Spain and now Copia Energy KK in Japan. For a complete list of
Tigo Energy has developed its innovative Maximizer technology aimed at
accelerating the adoption of today's photovoltaic components and technologies
by addressing each of the barriers to adoption. The company's technology has
been installed on hundreds of PV systems worldwide including many large-scale
commercial projects.
With power electronics and software, the Maximizer Solution boosts the
output of solar arrays up to 20 percent by implementing maximum power point
control at the module level, eliminating the impact of underperforming panels
on the stronger panels. The Maximizer Solution is compatible with all leading
PV panels and inverters and offers a 20-year product warranty.
About Tigo Energy
Based in Los Gatos, Calif., Tigo Energy was founded in 2007 and focuses
on applying innovative technologies to the solar PV space. Tigo Energy has
offices in the United States, Japan, Germany and Israel and is commercially
shipping volume systems in cooperation with most prominent worldwide solar
distributors and EPCs. Additional information on Tigo Energy is available at:
About Copia Energy
With a decade of global PV industry participation, its founders created
Copia Energy to promote green energy in Japan, following the guidelines
established in the Kyoto Protocol. It has a dynamic record in the Japanese
market and works in partnership with leading Japanese and European leaders in
the solar industry. Additional information on Copia Energy KK is available
SOURCE: Tigo Energy
CONTACT: Daniel Francisco of Francisco Group,
+1-916-293-9030,
dan@franciscogrp.com,
for Tigo Energy
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