SEOUL, South Korea,
Feb. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanwha
Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HQCL), one of the world´s largest
producer of solar modules with high quality in-house solar cells,
has been awarded the "Top Brand PV Seal 2017" from EuPD Research
for the fourth time in a row in Europe and for the second time in Australia based on surveys among installers in
the respective markets. According to EuPD Research, the results
from this year's Global PV Installer Monitor clearly show
that "Hanwha Q CELLS continues to maintain an exceptional market
position in the leading European PV markets like Germany, France, Italy
and UK. Moreover, customers in Australia also confirm Hanwha Q CELLS´
reputation as their first choice partner". The 2017 survey for the US market, where
Hanwha Q CELLS achieved the award last year for the first time, has
not been conducted yet.
EuPD Research emphasized that participating installers rated the
products from Hanwha Q CELLS positively as compared to the
competition. Furthermore, the scores for brand recommendation and
unaided brand awareness were among the highest in the industry.
Only a small number of manufacturers were honored with the Top
Brand PV Seal, but rarely have companies qualified for a majority
of the surveyed markets.
"We feel honored that our customers consistently put their trust
in Hanwha Q CELLS," says Maengyoon
Kim, Head of Module Sales in Europe at Hanwha Q CELLS. "Winning the seals
for the fourth year in a row in Europe and for the second time in Australia spurs us to continue our work with
the utmost commitment to offer our customers best quality and
service," he emphasized.
"The PV module market remains highly competitive," said Markus A.W.
Hoehner, CEO of EuPD Research. "Seals of approval do not
just offer benefits for manufacturers; installers can differentiate
themselves by proving that they are offering high-quality
brands."
TOP BRAND PV: How the Seal is awarded
Through regular surveys, market researchers and pollsters of
EuPD Research identify the preferences of PV installers worldwide
when recommending module brands. The independent TOP BRAND PV Seal
is based on an annual multi-level analysis of qualified statements
in regards to brand perception, brand management and market
penetration from installers and intermediaries.
About Hanwha Q CELLS
Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:HQCL) is one of the world´s
largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its
high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is
headquartered in Seoul, South
Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) with
its diverse international manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and China. Hanwha Q CELLS offers the full spectrum
of photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, from modules
to kits to systems to large-scale solar power plants. Through its
growing global business network spanning Europe, North
America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, the company provides excellent
services and long-term partnership to its customers in the utility,
commercial, government and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a
flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a
Top 10 business enterprise in South
Korea. For more information, visit:
http://www.hanwha-qcells.com
About EuPD Research Sustainable Management GmbH
EuPD Research Sustainable Management GmbH is an international
service provider focusing on B2B market research with a highly
specialized multilingual interview center. EuPD provides its
clients in Europe, Asia and the US with the entire range of
qualitative and quantitative research services. With the help of
in-depth market knowledge combined with methodological
professionalism, EuPD provides practical, future-oriented business
solutions and ensure that its clients receive a return on their
research investment. EuPD's continuous research has enabled it to
develop particular skills in the field of renewable energy sources,
particularly in the field of solar energy.
Safe-Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These
statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by
terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements.
Among other things, the quotations from management in this press
release and the Hanwha Q CELLS' operations and business outlook,
contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in or suggested by the
forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and
other risks is included in Hanwha Q CELLS filings with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on
Form 20-F. Except as required by law, Hanwha Q CELLS does not
undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
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