Wednesday, December 8, 2010

ATPL signs module supply agreement with First Solar for 15MW PV solar power project in Gujarat, India

NEW DELHI, INDIA: ACME Tele Power Ltd (ATPL), a leader in the field of innovative solutions for alternative energy and wireless telecommunications, and First Solar Inc. announced that they have signed a module supply agreement.

The agreement covers the supply of First Solar’s advanced, thin film modules to ACME for a 15 MW (DC) solar power plant in the state of Gujarat. Delivery is expected to take place by March 2011 to fulfil the Gujarat government’s expectations.

Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, chairman and managing director, ACME Tele Power, on signing the agreement, commented: “We are delighted to have entered this agreement with First Solar, which is one of the few companies in the world that possess a complete set of capabilities required to realise very large photovoltaic solar projects.

"This agreement is in line with our endeavour of pioneering turnkey solar technologies in India. We are enthusiastic about working with First Solar to make this ambitious project a success and deliver larger benefits to the country.”

Atul Sabharwal, executive VP, ACME Tele Power added: “We are excited about the developing relationship between ACME and First Solar. Our hope is that this project will mark the beginning of a long and mutually beneficial relationship between the two companies as we begin to develop the nascent Indian solar market and ACME demonstrates its expertise in engineering,
procurement and construction of projects with First Solar modules.”

TK Kallenbach, executive VP of Marketing & Product Management at First Solar, said: “We see India as a land of immense opportunity and potential. We are pleased to collaborate with a leader like ACME to contribute to the country through the development of clean, affordable, sustainable solar electricity utilising our advanced, thin film technology and unparalleled experience in large-scale solar PV systems.”

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