BP太陽能和Petra太陽能公司今天宣布，計劃合作交流電（AC）太陽能模塊產(chǎn)品的研發(fā)，用于公用事業(yè)項目。

兩家公司將Petra太陽能公司的microinverter以及智能并網(wǎng)功能與BP太陽能模塊技術(shù)相結(jié)合。

BP Solar and Petra Solar, Inc. today announced plans to cooperate in the development of Alternating Current (AC) solar module products, initially targeting distributed utility-scale projects.

The companies will integrate Petra Solar microinverter and smart grid capabilities with specially designed BP Solar photovoltaic solar module expertise.

“The utility grade solar PV market is expanding rapidly, particularly here in the US. Petra Solar is developing products that enable distributed solar generation and smart grid technology and we are working to combine this technology with proven and reliable BP Solar PV modules,” said BP Solar CEO Reyad Fezzani.

“BP Solar is expanding its activities in the utility grade solar PV market and is excited to include Petra Solar in this collaboration,” Fezzani said. “We plan to expand our collaboration into other intelligent solar generation applications tailored to provide solutions to our customers.” “BP Solar is a leader in the PV industry and has been producing products of high quality and proven reliability that have been tested in the field for over 20 years. BP Solar also has a track record of developing large scale solar PV farms in collaboration with the world’s leading utilities,” said Dr. Shihab Kuran, founder, president and CEO of Petra Solar.

“In addition to global reach, BP Solar also brings research and development along with manufacturing expertise, combined with a commitment to developing the US market. It is truly a unique partner for Petra Solar,” said Dr. Kuran.