KACO New Energy and DNE Solar to provide 300MW inverters for South Korea

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Signing the contract at KACO new energy’s headquarters in Neckarsulm: David Kim, CEO of DNE Solar and David Mabille CSO of KACO. Source: KACO New Energy

South Korean PV specialist DNE Solar has signed a framework agreement with German inverter manufacturer KACO New Energy for the delivery of 300MW of string inverters.

The two companies are boosting their long-term partnership with a bulk order of blueplanet 20.0 TL3 INT and 50.0 TL3 inverters as well as the Powador 60.0 TL3 ground-mount unit, which are generally used in commercial rooftop systems and solar parks.

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“DNE Solar has established itself firmly in South Korea through its deep commitment to renewable energy and uncompromising attitude towards service and support,” said David Kim, CEO of DNE Solar. “I am confident that we will continue on this path with this partnership. With its pioneering inverter technology and German quality heritage, KACO new energy fits well with our customer-oriented approach. There's a huge appreciation of energy independence and versatility of energy sources in South Korea that opens up very good opportunities to develop and shape the solar market.”

David Mabille, CSO of KACO new energy, adds: “We are very happy to have secured this deal with DNE Solar. It is the result of KACO new energy's sincere involvement in the South Korean solar market and the long partnership with DNE that has matured over many years. As one of the oldest and most prominent solar PV promoters in South Korea, DNE is deeply rooted in the local solar market. The company has acquired a profound knowledge of the customers' technical and commercial needs, and is able to offer solutions for all renewable energy and storage requirements.” 

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