RELEASE DATE: 30 April 2013
SunGift now taking orders for world-leading 320 watt BenQ Solar modules
Panels deliver more power per square meter than any other panel available from a UK distributor
SunGift Trade is now taking orders for highly anticipated BenQ SunForte 320 Watt modules, which generate more power per square meter than any other module available from a UK distributor.
SunGift Trade will have the SunForte panels in stock at its Exeter distribution centre from the beginning of June. At an exceptional 19.6 per cent efficiency, enquiries are already flooding in from installers who would like to get their hands on the modules.
"The arrival of these panels is great news for us and great news for UK solar PV installers," said SunGift Trade's managing director Gabriel Wondrausch. "It's becoming increasingly important for installers to get the maximum output per square metre, particularly on domestic projects where there is very little space. At 320 Watts the new BenQ Solar SunFortes will achieve 320 watts of power from the same space that standard modules would normally achieve around 250 watts. That's more than 25 per cent more yield in the same space."
The arrival of the modules marks another achievement for SunGift Trade who were the first UK distributor to stock Solar Edge optimisers in 2011, the first to launch the BenQ Solar brand into the UK in 2012, and became one of a few UK distribution partners for Trina Solar last month.
"The BenQ Solar brand is still relatively unknown in the UK," added Gabriel. "In fact, you could say they are the UK's best-kept solar PV secret. Our commitment at SunGift Trade is ensure that our customers always have the very latest and highest-quality technologies, so we are extremely excited to be receiving these new 320 watt modules and making them available to UK installers."
Over the past 12 months SunGift has developed a strong relationship with Taiwanese manufacturer BenQ Solar - which has been manufacturing record-breaking SunPower panels for the past two years and is now manufacturing the same panels under its own brand name. Gabriel recently visited BenQ Solar's factory in Taiwan and witnessed what he described as "immaculate" production facilities and extensive quality control measures.
"We'll be working hard to keep up with demand for these exceptional panels," added Gabriel, "so we're suggesting that any installers that are interested in using them should contact us now so that they can discuss their requirements with our distribution staff."
Following the arrival of the first batch at the beginning of June, SunGift will be looking to keep a constant stock of the panels in order to satisfy orders for both domestic and commercial projects.
Companies interested in either using the panels in installations or wishing to attend the training session in Exeter should contact Scott Oldfield at SunGift Trade on 01392 927652 or emailscott@sungifttrade.co.uk.
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SunGift's managing director Gabriel Wondrausch
The BenQ Solar SunForte 320 watt module
BenQ Solar logo
SunGift Trade logo
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About Sungift Trade
SunGift Trade is the distribution arm of award-winning renewable energy installer SunGift Solar. Formerly known as SGS Trade, it has recently changed its brand name so that it is more closely associated with its parent company, which has been installing bespoke renewable energy systems for more than seven years and has grown up with many of the world's leading manufacturers and built strong relationships with them. SunGift is now using this superior knowledge to distribute to and educate other installers about the best products in the marketplace.
About SunGift Solar
SunGift Solaris a renewable energy specialist that offers a personal design service and tailored systems to meet its customers' exact requirements. It fits a whole range of renewable energy technologies - from solar panels and ground-source heat pumps to biomass boilers and small wind turbines.
Formed in 2005 by owner Gabriel Wondrausch, the friendly Exeter-based company employs 30 members of staff, and was one of the first installers in Devon to be accredited to the government's microgeneration scheme. SunGift Solar is acclaimed by the industry, winning the2011and2009 South West Green Energy AwardforRenewable Energy Installer or Supplier of the Year, and finishing runner up in the same category in 2010 and 2012.
Using the highest-quality systems is an important part of SunGift Solar's philosophy, and it constantly strives to use the latest, cutting-edge equipment, combined with the highest standards of workmanship.
For further information contact SunGift Solar on 01392 213912, or visitwww.sungiftsolar.co.uk.
About BenQ Solar
BenQ Solar is a division of AU Optronics Corp. AU Optronics manufactures and markets its PV products globally by using BenQ Solar as its solar product brand. BenQ Solar Business combined M.Setek, AUO crystal, and AUO SunPower to form a high-efficiency vertical solar value chain from polysilicon, ingot, wafer, solar cell, PV module and project business. BenQ Solar has successfully accomplished many large solar power plants projects in Europe, Asia and Africa. The company is capable of providing solar modules from Taiwan, China, Europe and the US and adopts "global operation, local delivery" model to provide worldwide customers with total solar solutions. Please visit BenQSolar.com.
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