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Portuguese producer of an innovative solution to clean small and large-scale photovoltaic panels is looking for distributors and agents in Europe and beyond

Country of origin:
Country: 
PORTUGAL
Opportunity:
External Id: 
BOPT20200706003
Published
06/07/2020
Last update
29/07/2020
Expiration date
30/07/2021

Keywords

Partner keyword: 
Special chemicals, intermediates
Industrial chemicals
Speciality/performance chemicals
Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations
Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
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Summary

Summary: 
This Portuguese manufacturer of an innovative cleaning solution for photovoltaic panels is interested in widening its market by forming long-term partnerships with distributors and commercial agents worldwide.

Description

Description: 

Founded in 2018, this Portuguese startup provides top solar cleaning products for photovoltaic panels. Cleaning is one aspect of solar panel maintenance that should not be taken lightly, because dust, dirt, pollen, bird droppings and other debris can negatively affect solar panel efficiency.
The product was designed to provide an easy, efficient and affordable cleaning solution helping panels last longer, perform better and save more money in the long run.
In addition to the cleaning feature, the solution contains a surface-adhering polymer that protects the photovoltaic panel from scratches.
The product formula allows an additional protection to the panel at the end of the wash which will reduce water spotting and slower the adhesion and accumulation of dirt on the solar panel.
With a pH of 7 ± 1 and density of 1,06g / cm3, this yellowish solution is fully miscible, is available in 25 Kg, 200 Kg, 1000 Kg packages and is accessible to home owners, schools, community groups and businesses.
The company offers a solution that is specially designed to help facilitate and optimize the cleaning operations and procedures of operations and maintenance teams/cleaning services companies, to allow asset managers, utility photovoltaic solar parks owners, residential and industrial photovoltaic solar installations owners to achieve higher yields from their investment for longer periods and to support photovoltaic module manufacturers in giving their clients the best possible choice in terms of a completely safe and efficient cleaning product to be used in their solar panels.

The company also strives to promote an environmentally friendly culture by adding value to their products through green solutions, the most important being:
- Non-Solvent/pH neutral: Does not affect metal rails or anti-reflective coatings;
- Surface protection: Reduces water spotting and cleaning frequency;
- Biodegradable: Does not harm plant/animal life and water table;
- Phosphate & Chlorine Free: Environmentally friendly.

This startup is already a member of Solar Impulse Foundation, an international organization that searches for solutions that protect the environment in a profitable way and awards them the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label, bringing together protection of the environment and financial viability to show that these solutions are opportunities for clean economic growth.

The company is a Tier 1 Top 10 photovoltaic module manufacturer, approved by Bloomberg New Energy Finance Corporation, The Tier 1 ranking is used to rank solar panel manufacturers in terms of their bankability or financial stability.

The company wants to widen its sales network and is interested in finding experienced and reliable agents and distributors to promote and sell its products in other countries.

Advantages & innovations

Cooperation plus value: 
The Portuguese company can offer the following advantages to a potential partner: - A less water consuming solution; - Easy cleaning solution; - Anti-static properties (dust and dirt-repellent); - Greater resistance of the panel to dirt and scratches (protective polymer); - Biodegradable; - Solvent free (no VOC and no flammability concern); - No phosphates and no chlorine; - Neutral pH; - No effects on aluminum or other materials; - Increased energy output.

Stage of development

Cooperation stage dev stage: 
Already on the market

Partner sought

Cooperation area: 
The company seeks strategic commercial agents and distributors to represent them internationally and to approach new potential clients. Customers will preferably be solar panel manufacturers, o&m teams, cleaning services companies, asset managers, solar parks, residential and industrial photovoltaic solar installations owners. The ideal partner will have a network of clients in the solar energy sector in their geographical region. The company would provide the successful partner with the necessary training and technical support.

Type and size

Cooperation task: 
SME 11-50,SME <10,251-500,SME 51-250

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Utility-scale solar

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