NANJING, China, June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSUN) ("China Sunergy" or "the Company"), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that it has signed a 50 MW framework agreement with KosiFrankensolar for their Turkish projects.
The two companies have already started to explore the Turkish market together. "Now our partnership has reached a new level," states Bulent Yildiz, General Manager of KosiFrankensolar in Istanbul. "We appreciate China Sunergy's close cooperation with us and their commitment to local production."
KosiFrankensolar is a subsidiary of Germany's Frankensolar group, a leading distributor for grid-connected solar installations in the Western Hemisphere with more than 20 years of experience in the international PV business.
The agreement foresees delivery of the Company's high efficient polycrystalline modules within 2014, which will be used in the projects that are not required to obtain license, primarily. The main focus will be on ground mounted applications as well as some roof-top installations all over Turkey.
"From early on, we have been working with KosiFrankensolar in Turkey and consider them as an ideal partner for mutually taking advantage of the opportunities in the solar market within the vicinity of the European pioneer markets," confirms China Sunergy's CEO Stephen Cai.
About China Sunergy Co., Ltd.
China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSUN) designs, manufactures and delivers high efficiency solar cells and modules to the world from its production centers based in China and Turkey. China Sunergy also invests in high potential solar projects. Founded in 2004, China Sunergy is well known for its advanced solar cell technology, reliable product quality, and excellent customer service.
For more information, please visit http://www.csun-solar.com.
About KosiFrankensolar
The Nuremberg-based system provider of complete energy management systems Frankensolar is one of the leading service providers in the field of decentralised renewable energy. Frankensolar was established in 1990 as an "Energy Saving Shop". Today, it is a globally operating company represented by subsidiaries in five other countries. The Frankensolar Group trains its own specialists. The company is characterised by advanced technologies, comprehensive services enabled by the proven expertise of all employees and highest product quality standards. Individual advice, competent support and successful product development are an integral part of the corporate philosophy. Frankensolar offers its customers tailor-made solutions from project implementation to financing models - all from one source.
KosiFrankensolar, one of Frankensolar Group's subsidiaries located in Turkey, started operations in April 2013 based on the same philosophy and principals of personal support.
For more information please visit: www.kosifrankensolar.com or www.frankensolar.de
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