Elektron and SecondSol open up new opportunities for PV replacement modules for Swiss customers

• ELEKTRON and SecondSol will enter into a strategic partnership for Switzerland from July 1, 2022
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• In doing so, ELEKTRON will support the Swiss PV online marketplace as a local sales partner
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• The PV online marketplace SecondSol simplifies access to PV replacement modules, which is very much welcomed by the trade association Swissolar as well as the expert for recycling SENS eRecycling.
• Together, everyone is committed to more sustainability of photovoltaic systems, from which operators and installers will benefit in the long term
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Au (ZH) - Swiss technology company ELEKTRON is teaming up with European photovoltaic marketplace SecondSol to jointly make the Swiss PV market more sustainable. SecondSol operates Europe's largest PV spare parts online platform, specializing in the sale of replacement modules for PV systems. The SecondSol platform offers private individuals as well as companies a marketplace to buy and sell used or as-new "old" PV modules, thus actively contributing to more sustainability. The strategic partnership with ELEKTRON is the next logical step to support clientele in Switzerland with a local contact person.

"In fast-growing markets, it is important to think about after-sales strategies at an early stage. Through the cooperation with ELEKTRON, and the support of Swissolar and Sens eRecycling, a system is created today that will benefit PV system operators and installers in the long term. We are very proud of this cooperation."

Stefan Wippich, CEO SecondSol GmbH

SecondSol already operates its own warehouse space at the Meiningen site. As a sales partner, ELEKTRON will support the Swiss PV online marketplace from July 1, 2022. The Swiss technology company has been committed to efficient, resource-saving solutions for years. In addition to e-charging infrastructures and billing solutions for shared infrastructures, the technology company offers BICONTsun, a modular solar storage solution so that solar energy can be stored and used when it is needed.

"We are pleased to partner with SecondSol in Switzerland to make it easier for customers to access replacement modules for their PV systems. With this step, we are making another important contribution to the resource-saving use of high-quality products."

Enrico Baumann, CEO ELEKTRON AG

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The strategic partnership opens up new possibilities for customers from Switzerland thanks to the wide range of products - and at the same time grants security as well as support in the selection and purchase of suitable replacement modules. The merger is extremely welcomed by Swissolar, the Swiss solar energy trade association. The association is committed to increasing the use of solar energy at all levels.

"Through the Europe-wide network of SecondSol you can find the desired replacement module for almost all cases quickly and easily."

Fabio Giddey, Technology and Innovation, Swissolar

Sustainability already starts with the choice of suitable PV modules, as Sabrina Bjöörn of the SENS eRecycling Foundation concludes:

"We recommend SecondSol, because in addition to the professional recycling of disused PV modules, a simple and solution-oriented search and procurement of replacement modules is important for us."

Sabrina Bjöörn, Deputy Managing Director, SENS eRecycling