Upsolar, a leading international provider of solar PV modules, today announced that the companys products earned Made in EU certification from the Institute of Industrial Certification for Mechanics (ICIM). This approval immediately qualifies systems including Upsolars modules for a 10 percent higher rate through Italys updated Conto Energia IV feed-in tariff (FiT) policy. The conditions to obtain the 10 percent premium mandate that non-labor costs from EU-made components constitute at least 60 percent of the total cost of the PV system.
Upsolars polycrystalline silicon modules qualify for "Made in EU" certification through the incorporation of polysilicon wafers from a reputable German manufacturer. To achieve official recognition, both Upsolars manufacturing platforms and its German supplier were subjected to rigorous factory and process inspection. All certified modules will now display Made in EU insignias.
We are especially proud to receive our certification from the ICIM, said Giuseppe DElia, Italy Country Manager of Upsolar. Validation from this prestigious body goes above and beyond in demonstrating to our Italian customers and financial partners that Upsolars modules offer exceptional value.
Upsolar guarantees exceptional module quality through its award-winning, vertically integrated Excellence at Each Step approach. From the R&D stages through commercial-scale production, Upsolars team of design, manufacturing and quality control experts continually work to optimize the companys processes to ensure premium safety, reliability and performance for its customers around the world.
This announcement marks the latest initiative in Upsolars commitment in the European market. In addition to building strong relationships through regional solar organizations including the Italian PV Industry Association (GIFI), Upsolar recently commissioned a 30 MW production platform in Braga, Portugal, where the local economy now gains significant economic benefits from the new facility.
The success Upsolar continues to yield in both emerging and established global solar markets is the result of our commitment to meeting the varying needs of regional customers through diligent local support, said Zhe Jiang, CEO of Upsolar. Achieving Made in EU status is a vital component to earning the lasting trust of customers in Italy and throughout Europe, enabling them to take advantage of the feed-in tariff rates with quality products.
