SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--pvXchange today announced it is the newest supporter of Joint Forces for Solar (JF4S), a global synergy of stakeholders along the solar supply chain, and will be among the sponsors of the organization’s Fourth U.S. Breakfast Briefing & Networking Forum at Solar Power International in Dallas. The event will have a strong focus on the growing Texas solar market, which was ranked 10th in the United States in 2010.
The addition of pvXchange to JF4S’s roster of sponsors gives the initiative a new partner with insight into developments at all stages of the solar value chain, as well as the expertise of a company with a rapidly growing global footprint. By aligning with JF4S, pvXchange strengthens its position as an intermediary between globally active manufacturers of photovoltaic components and local end customers. pvXchange will be exhibiting at Solar Power International at booth 5854.
“pvXchange is an important addition to our team of supporters, and we are pleased to welcome a partner from the service segment of the solar industry to our initiative. Similar to Joint Forces for Solar, the trading platform links different stages of the value chain. The industry will benefit from the widespread network of Joint Forces for Solar and the extensive experience of pvXchange,” said Daniel Fuchs, project manager of Joint Forces for Solar.
pvXchange is the worldwide leading independent, online business-to-business center for photovoltaic components. Since its foundation in 2004, pvXchange has been able to establish an international customer base of more than 8,000 solar companies and expand the global solar market. The combination of a readily accessible marketplace and an international team of 45 brokers improves the efficiency of solar product procurement and project development.
“We are excited to accompany the valuable initiative Joint Forces for Solar as a global supporter, as the goals of this important initiative align closely with the goals of our company,” said Olaf Emmerich, Chief Marketing Officer of pvXchange.
Joint Forces for Solar builds the bridge between the stakeholders of the photovoltaic value added chain. It brings together local installers and globally active companies at its networking events, and provides grassroots knowledge on market developments. Drawing of the expertise of its supports, JF4S brings international best practices to local markets with the goal of encouraging widespread solar adoption.
Next week’s event will provide attendees with the latest solar market data for the United States, and highlight Texas and the surrounding states. The breakfast will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 8 to 10:30 a.m., at the W Dallas Victory Hotel at 2440 Victory Park Lane.
Register here for the “Breakfast Briefing & Networking Forum.”
Visit www.jointforces4solar.com and www.pvXchange.com for more information on the Joint Forces for Solar initiative and pvXchange.
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With over 3,000 exhibitors and 100,000+ visitors spanning three continents, Intersolar is the world’s leading exhibition-series for the solar industry.
Intersolar abides by the guiding principle: Connecting Solar Business. Intersolar is the world's leading exhibition-series for the solar industry. With 20 years of experience and over 3,000 exhibitors and 100,000+ visitors in 2011 spanning three continents, Intersolar has the unique ability to bring together businesses from the solar industry’s most influential markets around the world. Intersolar's global events take place in Munich, San Francisco, Mumbai and Beijing.
Intersolar Europe is organized by Solar Promotion GmbH, Pforzheim and Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG. The exhibitions in North America, India and China are organized by the international subsidiaries Solar Promotion International GmbH, Pforzheim and Freiburg Management and Marketing International GmbH (FMMI).
Joint Forces for Solar
Joint Forces for Solar is a global synergy of stakeholders along the solar value chain. It brings grass-roots knowledge and know-how to a global dimension. Focusing on a local goes global strategy, the scheme takes insider information gained by installers when dealing with customers on a daily basis and utilizes it to shape the future direction of the solar industry. In return, global goes local, installers benefit from access to information on the latest technological developments and changes in market trends giving them the competitive edge necessary for long-term success.
The initiative builds a bridge between the individual links of the value chain and offers a platform where opinions, ideas and expertise can be shared that ultimately strengthen the industry’s growth.
About pvXchange
pvXchange was founded 2004 and is the market leader in the online business-to- business brokerage of photovoltaic modules and inverters. pvXchange’s independent online trading platform provides transparency to the solar component market and gives its customers the ability to focus on their core businesses. In 2010, the company had a turnover of solar modules with a total power of approximately 185 megawatts and of inverters with a total nameplate rating of about 85 megawatts. pvXchange has an active presence in the world’s largest solar markets and operates offices throughout Europe, the US, Canada and Asia. For more information, please visit the website at www.pvxchange.com