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Quake-Hit Christchurch Manufacturer’s Afghani Export Win

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Date taken from source: 
10 March, 2011
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For more than 30 years, SolarCity’s Thermocell factory has been manufacturing solar panels in Christchurch.

The company, an icon within the New Zealand solar industry, was damaged in the February quake, stopping both manufacturing and sales.

This week, an export order for 40 Thermocell solar panels was received, opening a new market and bringing hope and some welcome good news to the business.

“Like everyone in the Canterbury region, the earthquake was a cruel and devastating blow, orders like this give us confidence that we will survive this - the quality of our product will bring new opportunities” said Andrew Booth, CEO Solar City New Zealand Limited.

The order is destined for the Kabul Police Station and will provide the building with free hot water from the abundant solar resource in Afghanistan.

For more information contact:

Jude Tarr

Commercial Business Manager- SolarCity

E-mail:  jude.tarr@solarcity.co.nz
Phone:  03 548-3138

For more information on Thermocell and SolarCity visit:  www.solarcity.co.nz



 

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