German solar equipment manufacturer J.v.G. Thoma GmbH, developer Desert Solar Systems, and Renovasol, from Brazil, have entered into an agreement for a long-term partnership in the Brazilian market.
In a first step, Thoma will deliver a turnkey production line with 70 MW capacity and will add another 70 MW capacity production line a year later. The lines will include Thoma's best process technology (desert and tropics technology) uniquely tailored for the Brazilian market.
Thoma will deliver the complete machinery, the unique J.v.G. desert process, the unique J.v.G. tropic process and all certificates for the factory and the J.v.G. desert solar modules as well as providing for the installation, training and ramp up of the complete factory.
Thoma and Renovasol are jointly responsible for the factory building and integration of the module factory. It is planned to support Renovasol and co-operate with the latter also in the installation of big power plants in Brazil and to supply Renovasol with the unique desert/tropic knowhow of Thoma.
Edmilson Santos and Jan Ruijsenaars, owners and CEO of Renovasol, have full confidence in the knowhow of Thoma and are sure to start in 2015 with first module productions, which are in the process of being sold for the first solar power plant installations in Brazil.
With the unique technology and quality of the J.v.G. desert modules, the company expects to acquire a significant share of the Brazilian market.
It is also planned to sell modules into other South American countries to build up a network of sales agents and premium traders over the continent.
A foothold in the Americas
With this activity Thoma will gain a foothold in the South American market which is becoming more and more important and can bring its desert and tropics technology also to North America.
Johann von Gott Thoma, CEO and owner of Thoma group, sees the move as another important milestone for J.v.G. Thoma GmbH. This confirms the very impressive market leader function of Thoma in the market of high-efficiency solar modules for extreme areas.
It also demonstrates the position of Thoma as one of the most important suppliers of solar equipment. All machines are made in Germany and built with the latest developments for desert and tropic module production.
Thoma said his company intends to acquire a clear market leader position in Brazil a market in rapid and impressive expansion for solar.
"With the help of Renovasol, we can get into Brazil and South America and become an important deliverer of solar modules, play an important role for power plants and off-grid solutions we can beat even strong Chinese competition, with a very competitive local ‘made in Brazil' product," he said.
