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THURSDAY 29 MARCH, 2012 |

Energy Matters Offers Extended REC Solar Panel Warranty

by Energy Matters

REC has launched a certification program including warranty extension for modules installed by suitably qualified REC Solar Professionals. Energy Matters is the first Australian company to gain the accreditation and able to offer the additional product warranty.

REC developed the Solar Professionals program in consultation with solar installers. The qualification offers installers high-level training and additional benefits that can be passed onto customers.

For example, each qualifying REC Solar Professional is able to offer a 12 year product warranty to customers purchasing REC modules. This an added two years to the standard 10 year REC product warranty - and at no extra cost to the customer. Warranty on REC's Peak Energy Series solar panels also includes a 25 year linear performance warranty.

"With our unique REC Solar Professional Program we help installers to deliver high quality solar installations while providing them with the tools needed to grow their business in addition to a professional network," said Luc Graré, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing Cells & Modules, REC Solar.

Energy Matters was also the first company in Australia to supply award-winning REC solar panels to the local home solar power market. A multiple award-winner itself; Energy Matters has since installed thousands of the modules around Australia and REC panels are becoming an increasingly common sight on rooftops throughout the nation.

Energy Matters was the winner of the REC Partner Award in 2011 and last year, REC announced the partnership with Energy Matters and its sister company Apollo Energy had been promoted to Platinum level - the first companies in the Asia-Pacific to receive the status.

Founded in Norway in 1996, REC has evolved into an international solar company employing about 3,700 people worldwide. The company generated more than NOK 13 billion (AUD 2.9 billion) in revenue in 2011.