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CENTROSOLAR, headquartered in Germany, is a publicly traded market leader in PV module manufacturing, mounting systems, and solar glass production with over 1,000 employees in North America and Europe, and revenues of €309M. CENTROSOLAR America distributes modules, inverters and racking components as well as complete packaged PV systems nationwide. The company provides financing support and training for new installers and contractors.

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Centrosolar America now offers CENTROPACK with 225W and 230W black frame PV modules

6/1/2010

 

CENTROSOLAR AMERICA NOW OFFERS CENTROPACKTM

WITH 225W AND 230W BLACK FRAME PV MODULES

Scottsdale, AZ, June 1, 2010 – CENTROSOLAR is now expanding its CentroPackTM line with its new range of 225W and 230W E Series PV modules, engineered with a black anodized frame which is aesthetically more pleasing for residential rooftop installations. CentroPackTM grid tied systems provide installers a superior PV packaged option, complete with CENTROSOLAR branded PV panels, best in class mounting systems, inverters and all balance of system electrical or mechanical components.

CENTROSOLAR offers many system packages tailored to suit every roof type, designed in accordance with NEC and building code standards, suitable for residential as well as small commercial applications. CentroPackTM systems are pre-packaged and engineered for superior performance, and eliminate second sourcing for long lead and specialty components.

“We offer the most complete PV Packaged System in the market today. The permit package includes site plan, PV and roof structural drawings and all electrical line drawings as well as engineering calculations, along with complete installation & owner’s manual. This helps our new installer partners reduce their lead time as they do not have to worry about sourcing, engineering or permit delays. They can sell more jobs and build their businesses faster.” said Deep Chakraborty, CEO of CENTROSOLAR America Inc.

CENTROSOLAR America has now expanded its national sales team  in several new US states, including New Jersey, Florida and New Mexico. Its national solar training program – CENTROSCHOOL – already trained over 200 contractors in 2010 till date. CENTROSOLAR is also expanding its distribution center in Scottsdale, AZ and now plans its third US sales and distribution office in state of New Jersey, which will also serve as its warehouse for markets in the East Coast.

About CENTROSOLAR America Inc.:

CENTROSOLAR is one of the leading publicly-traded solar companies in Europe, with revenues of EUR 309mn ($440mn) in 2009. CENTROSOLAR has production facilities in Germany for its PV modules and components like solar glass and mounting systems. CENTROSOLAR America Inc. now has a strong offering in the US market with complete PV packaged kits – CentroPacks TM – along with branded PV modules and other balance-of system components like switchgear and inverters. 

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CENTROSOLAR America Inc.

Phone: 1-877-348-2555

Email: info-usa@CENTROSOLAR.com

 

 

Centrosolar launches Centroschool in the US

4/16/2010

 

CentroSolar America's  training program – Centroschool – was launched in Pleasanton California on April 8th at the Sheraton Four Winds Hotel. Over 40 solar installing professionals attended the event.

 

 “The goal of CentroSchool is to guide new installers into the solar business and to help existing ones build their businesses,” said CentroSolar America’s CEO, Deep Chakraborty. “We have grown sales at 40% every month in 2010, as we signed up dozens of new customers all over the US. Centroschool is a core element of our US expansion strategy. As solar systems become more affordable, thousands of qualified and licensed installers are entering the growing US solar industry to serve the millions of US roofs without solar. They come from electrical contracting, home improvement, HVAC or roofing trades and are very well positioned to take on solar installing. We offer them a complete PV system solution– including training and sales support – to help them succeed”. CentroSolar America adapted the solar training format from their German parent, CentroSolar AG, who has been conducting solar training programs in Germany and trained over 500 installers per year since 2007. CentroSchool will be offered twice a month at various U.S. locations.

 

Susan Wang, CentroSolar’s Marketing Manager organized the California event. “In addition to technical training, we provide sales and marketing knowledge, taught by industry leaders to help solar integrators understand the market and learn how to differentiate themselves. Our dealer program is unique in that we provide on-line tools and marketing support for each one of our dealers to give them a competitive advantage,” said Wang.

 

The technical seminar on solar PV grid-tied system design fundamentals was taught by Russ Campbell, CentroSolar’s Engineering Manager.  “Russ gave me a good understanding of how solar operates, how to install solar and what drives performance”, said one HVAC technician looking to expand his business into the solar installation market.

 

Whitney Rauh, CentroSolar’s Strategic Marketing Director discussed the solar site survey process highlighting its importance in closing the deal. This was highly appreciated by one of the electricians who attended the conference: “for an established electrical contracting firm of over 30 years, the learning curve regarding the technical aspects of PV is not as daunting as the sales and marketing processes. Your content was valuable and relevant to our venturing out into the PV industry. ”

 

An in-depth presentation on sales tips and techniques used by integrators was also included in the training. CENTROPRO, CentroSolar’s financial analysis, proposal generating and CRM tool is now part of the business tool pallet offered to select CentroSolar dealers as part of the new Dealer Loyalty program.

 

CentroSolar America recently expanded their national sales team with presence in New Jersey, Florida, Arizona, Southern California, Northern California and New Mexico.   The next event is planned for Mt. Laurel, N.J. on May 13th.  People interested in attending other training sessions can sign up on the company’s website at http://www.centrosolaramerica.com and http://www.centroschool.com

 

 

About CENTROSOLAR America Inc.:

CENTROSOLAR is among Europe's leading suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) systems for roofs and related components, with currently more than 1,000 employees and revenue of more than EUR 300 million in 2009.  CENTROSOLAR America offers modules, inverters and racking components as well as complete packaged photovoltaic systems distributed nationwide.  The company provides training and tools for new solar installers and contractors. For further information, visit: www.centrosolaramerica.com

 

For further information, please contact:

info-usa@centrosolar.com

Tel.: 1-877-348-2555