Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co. Ltd. (“Seraphim”), a world-class solar product manufacturer, recently announced the inauguration of its new PV module manufacturing factory in East London IDZ, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

This new 300 MW factory, developed as a joint venture between Seraphim，ILB Helios Southern Africa and Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, utilizes the latest fully-automated production technology. The USD $14 million module assembly plant is currently in trial production, ramping up to full production in September.

«This isn’t Seraphim’s first overseas facility, but it signifies a critical milestone. Our South African initiative is symbolic of our commitment to global customers seeking reliable Tier-1 capacity to support their project pipeline,” said Polaris Li, General Manager of Seraphim. «We firmly believe in the bright future of South Africa and the entire continent.”

“Our manufacturing operation in East London has added value and momentum to downstream installations in South Africa. And, we’ve been an active part of the South African PV industry since 2014,” commented David Núñez Blundell, co-founder of Seraphim Southern Africa. “We’re excited about the capacity increase and the innovation brought to South Africa by Seraphim.”

Recently, TUV SUD issued only its third IEC CTF (Customer Testing Facilities Certificate) to Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. (“Seraphim”), a world-class solar product manufacturer well-known in the PV industry for strong R&D.

To complete CTF qualification, an organization is required to meet strict regulations on personnel structure, environmental facilities, document control, sample management, etc. Becoming a valid CTF Laboratory means Seraphim will be listed on the official website of IEC, and its testing results can be directly used in “Certification Body” (“CB”) reports issued by TUV SUD. Furthermore, Seraphim can also internally generate CB testing reports for new products or material introductions from its own laboratory, which greatly reduces the time and energy used on sample transportation—and accelerates new product releases.

“It’s a great honor to be the third IEC-qualified CTF lab. It’s the fifth world-class lab certification we’ve received after CSA, CNAS, CTC and TUV”， said Polaris Li， General Manager of Seraphim. “Seraphim understands that innovation is a vital driver, so we devote ourselves to finding the best path forward. The CTF lab qualification further acknowledges Seraphim’s strength in quality control and testing. In the meantime, the certifications offer immediate benefits to our customers.”

“We are happy to see Seraphim’s continuous progress in R&D”, commented Zhulin Zhang, Operation Director of SMN Business at TUV SUD Greater China. “CTF is an elite certification which only a few applicants acquire. This accreditation testifies to the skilled management and excellent testing capacity of Seraphim.”

June 13th 2018／Nanjing. Today, Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. («Seraphim») announced that it won the supply agreement for a monumental 246MW Ukraine solar project, developed by Ukraine’s largest energy group, DTEK. This installation will be Ukraine ‘s largest renewable energy power plant to date. CMEC is the EPC contractor and Seraphim is the sole module supplier.

This 246MW large-scale PV plant is to be constructed in Dnepropetrovsk in central Ukraine. 246MW of Seraphim’s high-efficiency 330W poly modules will be delivered to the project site before the end of August. When commissioned, the project will meet the electricity needs of over 100,0000 citizens, while reducing carbon emissions by 300,000 tons annually. Furthermore, this massive project symbolizes Ukraine’s rise in renewable development, accelerating the influence of clean energy economics on Ukraine and East Europe as a whole.

Polaris Li, President of Seraphim, comments: “Seraphim is particularly proud to be the sole module supplier for this landmark project. It rewards years of hard work and demonstrates the global recognition of Seraphim’s bankable manufacturing processes—including our reliable brand image. This 246MW solar power plant clearly demonstrates Ukraine’s renewable energy ambitions. We are happy to see how our high standards and professional services bring real value to our clients.”

As a quickly-emerging solar market, Ukraine has great potential. The Ukraine government released its 2020 target to increase renewable energy share, compared to total power consumption, from 3.8% to 11%. It is actively investing 3 billion Euros (3.4 billion USD) into solar development. Ukraine has long been one of Seraphim’s most valued markets. Last year, Seraphim shipped 1.2MW of modules to Izmail for another milestone in PV project history. Going forward, Seraphim will continue to actively participate in Ukraine’s solar industry development.

On April 21, Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. («Seraphim») attended the First Partners Conference and Themed Book Reading held by the China Siyuan Foundation for Poverty Alleviation’s iHEARu Charity Fund in Beijing, to help impoverished hearing-impaired children regain health at an early time. Vice President of Seraphim Qian Hongjiang, Secretary General of the iHEARu Charity Fund Wang Juan, Director of the Otology Department of Tongren Hospital Li Yongxin, representatives of volunteers, parents of healed children, and managers of rehabilitation school attended the event..

Seraphim and iHEARu Charity Fund reached a long-term partnership which primarily targets the “Cognitive Center” project for those hearing-impaired children. This is a program aims at improving the effectiveness of rehabilitation training center so as to get those children prepared for ordinary public education.

The program consists of two main parts: the “hardware” part of facilities and tools, and the “software” part of a systematic training program. The “hardware” part means books, play tools, educational tools etc. specially designed for accelerating the rehabilitation process and developing learning ability. The “software” part means a systematic training program for teachers at recovery centers and parents of children with hearing problems. This training program will show them how to take care of and educate hearing impaired children and how to get those poor kids prepared for ordinary public education.

Representatives of volunteers, parents of hearing impaired children, and recovery centers shared their stories in the work of helping these disabled children, which deeply moved all the attendees. As the executive directors of the iHEARu Charity Fund, CCTV’s famous host Ma Hongtao and Chen Jie, together with Xie Yingling, Peng Kun, Ji Xing, Li Bing, Dong Liping, Lv lv, Chen Liang brought to the audience an excellent recital art performance.

Seraphim Energy Group (“Seraphim”), the U.S. entity of Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd., recently announced a long-term partnership with REFACSOL, an international wholesale distributor of solar systems. In thefuture, Seraphim will supply REFACSOL with innovative, reliable and high-efficiency solar modules.

REFACSOL is a very strong local partner for Seraphim in the DG in Mexico, based in Queretaro. This event marks that Seraphim is forging ahead and full-steam into Mexico and then expanding to other markets in Latin America. With the help of our reliable and highly professional partners in Mexico, we are very confident that Seraphim will enter a new era in LAC solar market.

“We are very proud to work with Seraphim, whose products have been widely applied all around the world and being highly recommended by professional third parties,” commented Mr. Mariel Manzanares, General Manager of REFACSOL. “Having Seraphim as our partner is a big step for REFACSOL and will bring us a win-win future.”

“We are very pleased to enter into this new agreement with REFACSOL and sucha joint collaboration will further execute our expanding strategy, especially inthe ¨Bajio region¨, one of the most important industrial regions in Mexico, to raiseour brand awareness and build clients’ trust in Latin America,” concluded Mr. Jun Zhuge, CEO of Seraphim Energy Group.”

Recently, Seraphim Energy Group («Seraphim») and World Technology Supply Corp. («WTS»), headquartered in Miami, Florida, announced long-term partnership in LAC solar market. Under this strategic cooperation, Seraphim will immediately begin to provide its high performance, high quality solar panels to WTS. In the meantime, WTS will start local marketing campaigns to bring to consumer markets various types of high efficiency products of Seraphim’s. Both parties believe this powerful coalition will help to win a larger share of LAC solar market.

«It gives us great pleasure to start this exciting partnership with Seraphim. As a Tier 1 module maker, Seraphim is renowned for its high standards in products quality and professional services. We look forward to seeing the fruitful achievements of our cooperation in the future,» said Ricardo López, Operations Director of WTS.

«We are happy to enter into a partnership with World Technology Supply, who is a very professional and reliable clean energy performer,» said Jun Zhuge, CEO of Seraphim Energy Group. «Our cooperation isn’t limited to module sales, but also co-branding in the local market. The LAC solar market is very promising and we are very confident, with the help of our excellent partners, to quickly rise and become a local market leader in the near future.»

Seraphim Energy Group («Seraphim») today announced that it signed a long-term solar module supply agreement with Solar Center of Guadalajara, Jalisco («Solar Center») for photovoltaic module distribution in Mexico.

Seraphim will begin immediate delivery of high-efficiency smart modules and dual-glass modules to Solar Center. Seraphim and Solar Center will support each other to mutually increase market share in Mexico. This agreement marks Seraphim’s first big step in Mexico and into the Latin American market as a whole.

«We are proud to have this opportunity to cooperate with Seraphim. Seraphim’s rich experience in module production, diversified products, and their strong R&D capabilities ensure that their modules will work reliably under our harsh conditions. Our partnership with Seraphim will help us win the market share inMexico much more quickly,» said Solar Center’s CEO, Mario Munoz Castellanos.

Mr. Jun Zhuge, CEO of Seraphim, also commented: «We are very pleased with our new partnership in Mexico with Solar Center. Our cooperation isn’t limited to module sales but also co-branding in the local market. We are quite committed to this market and look forward to the bright future for solar energy there.»

Changzhou, China, Jan. 2018. — Thefirst ground-mountedsolar plant using shingled-cell modules, also known as the Zhaiheyuan Project,was successfully connected to the grid in Jiyuan, Henan Province. At 5 MW, the Zhaiheyuan Project is also the biggest solar projects using innovative shingled-cell modules, which are all made by Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as «Seraphim»).

Developed by Henan Nuanhuang Photovoltaic, Zhaheyuan Projectnow generatesannual electricity exceeding 7 million kWh, using a total of 16,000 Seraphim 300W PolyEclipse™ modules. After the project is completed, carbon dioxide emissionswillbe reduced by 7781 tons each year.

Zhaiheyuan is a village of relocated residents from River Mouth Reservoir. On the day the project was connected to the grid, the local Secretary of JiyuanMunicipal Party committee,as well asthe Minister of Immigration, attended the commissioningceremony. Leaders from the Municipal Party Committee commented on howclosely related environmental reform is to the realization of a more beautiful China. Zhaiheyuan’s 5MWsolar plant will not only help meet local resident’s demand for electricity during peak hours, but it also symbolizesthe best in national standards and workmanship.

The Seraphim Eclipse™ high-efficiencymodule selectedforthis project iswidely recognized in the solarindustry for its innovation and value. Eclipse™’scumulative installed baseat home and abroad now surpasses120MW. After passing rigorous tests in May 2016, the Eclipse™ series has emerged as theworld’s first TUV SUD certificated high-performance module using shingled-cell technology. Compared tostandard modules, its power output is at least 15% higher. Currently, Mono Eclipse™achieves 325W output power and 19.1% solar energy conversion efficiency, while Poly Eclipse™ achieves 305W and 17.9%. PV plantsusing Eclipse™moduleswilluse8% lessland,and proportionally less labor and BOS costs.

Recently, the 1500 V monocrystalline and polycrystalline PV modules launched by Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Seraphim”) successfully passed the certification by TÜV SÜD Group (hereinafter referred to as “TÜV SÜD”). With the modules following the technical development trend of the whole PV power generation system, the levelized cost of energy of the PV system further reduces and the amount of generation further improves.

The 1500 V modules are much more advantageous over conventional 1000 V PV modules. With the 1500 V modules and their supporting parts, the system cost is low, and upon increase of the DC input voltage, more modules may be connected each, making it appropriate to reduce the number of the DC cables to be connected to inverters as well as the number of combiner boxes and inverters; upon increase of the voltage, with the reduction of cable loss, the amount of electricity output increases, thus further improving the generation efficiency.

According to Executive General Manager Xi Juntao of Seraphim, “successfully passing the certification by TÜV SÜD, the modules are proved to be high-quality undoubtedly. The reliability and excellent performance of PV modules are what each customer pays attention to. The 1500 V modules developed by Seraphim apply to various large PV power plants. Seraphim expands the applicable scope of products and provides different services, thus helping customers reduce the levelized cost of energy and gain more profits. The successful development and mass production of the 1500 V modules further show our strong R&D ability. In the future, we will leverage our world-leading strengths in module manufacturing, strengthen technology research and development, dominate industrial standards and proactively boost the technical development of the PV industry.”

“Congratulate Seraphim for the fact that its PV modules which apply to the system of the maximum voltage up to 1500V successfully pass the certification by TÜV SÜD. Meeting the requirement above the general standard of the maximum system voltage of 1000 V, Seraphim’s 1500V modules are proved to be high-quality. TÜV SÜD will continue to support its innovative development.” Mr. Zhang Zhulin, Executive Director and Chief Visa Officer of the PV Business Division of TÜV SÜD, said.

Recently, Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Seraphim), a global leading photovoltaic module manufacturer, announced to sign an investment agreement with Changzhou Orient New City Construction Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Orient New City) to establish Jiangsu Orient Seraphim Power Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Orient Seraphim) and jointly develop distributed PV projects.

The Orient Seraphim mainly focuses on photovoltaic power asset development, power station construction, power station operation and maintenance, investment management, power generation and sales etc., and is going to invest in the construction of distributed projects first in commercial complexes, school buildings, hospitals and large-scale public buildings. It is expected that 100MW-150MW projects will be built in 2017. Distributed PV project has vast potential for future development in China. With strategic foresightedness, Seraphim identified this opportunity long time ago. In addition to promoting the lean manufacturing and reducing the cost, the downstream market is also exploited by Seraphim while targeting the investment distribution of distributed PV stations. The Orient New City, being engaged in the investment and construction of state-owned assets, also makes active response to the state call of promoting the development and application of distributed new energy, which is significant to energy conservation and emission reduction.

“The establishment of the partnership is a milestone for Seraphim to leverage the downstream areas as a photovoltaic manufacturing enterprise.” The Seraphim executive general manager Justin.Xi says, “We should make the most of our technological advantages in module manufacturing, as well as Orient New City’s rich experience and resources in urban investment and construction, so as to further promote distributed photovoltaic power station business, and increase profit growth point. Orient New City is well prepared to provide experience and technical support and consistently expand the global market. We are willing to share our experience with people who devoted themselves to PV industry, and contribute to the sustainable development of our society.”

“Seraphim and Orient New City will devote our excellent practices in product quality management, engineering management and innovative research and development concept into Orient Seraphim. We will develop distributed PV projects hand in hand to secure the rapid development of the joint venture. We believe that our cooperation is a powerful combination and win-win situation. ” says Qian Wenjun, the general manager in Orient New City.

After the establishment, we are set to promote the development of photovoltaic new energy, further enhance the R&D ability, actively facilitate market expansion, expand product coverage and promote steady development of enterprises, so as to lead the national distributed PV plant investment and operation, and to contribute to global green energy.