Mar 10

REC Group closes 2019 at 10 GW of installed solar capacity

Reaching 10 GW of installed solar capacity is a milestone – and to put it into perspective: this is equal to no less than the power of 1.2 billion LED bulbs1. REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company with Scandinavian heritage, is proud to announce that the firm has reached this milestone. By producing innovative modules REC is leading the pack when it comes to high-end PV and superior quality. REC’s products can be found everywhere: From homes, schools and universities, sport stadiums and hospitals, to offices, places of worship, as well as supermarkets, airports, industrial facilities and farms.

[[{"fid":"67526","view_mode":"33_left","fields":{"format":"33_left","field_file_image_alt_text[en][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[en][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_caption[en][0][value]":"","field_file_image_description[en][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"5":{"format":"33_left","field_file_image_alt_text[en][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[en][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_caption[en][0][value]":"","field_file_image_description[en][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-33-left","data-delta":"5"}}]]Having reached the 10 GW threshold, REC modules now generate 13 TWh of clean energy, empower more than 16 million people, and mitigate millions of tons of CO2 emissions every year. Doing so, REC has always been a true frontrunner in the industry, leading when it comes to innovation: heterojunction and half-cut cell technology are just two examples where REC was amongst the first to establish as mainstream technologies. This contribution demonstrates that REC is a credible advocate for the global energy transition.

REC’s CEO Steve O’Neil states: “2019 was a great year for REC Group. Our revolutionary new REC Alpha solar panel comprises a milestone and benchmark for our company and the entire industry. With a leading power density of 217 watts per square meter, this is the high-efficiency innovation needed to further drive energy transitions and empower consumers.”

Due to this festive occasion, REC Group has published the attached infographic, showcasing spectacular REC installations everywhere in our life and all over the globe. The high-rezolution file can be also downloaded here.

¹ Based on a standard LED bulb with 8W.

For further information please contact:
Agnieszka Schulze
Head of Global PR, REC Group
Tel.: +49 89 54 04 67 225
E-mail: agnieszka.schulze@recgroup.com

REC Solar EMEA GmbH
Leopoldstraße 175
80804 Munich, Germany
Managing Director: Cemil Seber
Court of Registration: Munich HRB 180306
VAT ID-No: DE266243545

About REC Group:
REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, affordable solar power in order to facilitate global energy transitions. Committed to quality, innovation and an industry-leading warranty, REC offers photovoltaic modules with leading high quality backed by the lowest known warranty claims rate in the industry. Founded in Norway in 1996, REC employs 2,000 people and produces 1.8 GW of solar panels annually. With over 10 GW installed worldwide, REC is empowering more than 16 million people with clean solar energy. REC Group is a Bluestar Elkem company with headquarters in Norway, operational headquarters in Singapore, and regional bases in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.