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Customer complaints (3): Serial number on the back

Inspecting faulty panels can be very complex. The costs usually have to be covered by the operator: First of all, in order to hold the manufacturer accountable, he has to prove that there was a fault.

Solar Promotion GmbH

ees Europe presents innovations in stationary and mobile energy storage devices – extensive accompanying program

ees Europe, the continent’s largest exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems is set to take place from May 31–June 2, 2017 and will once again feature an extensive accompanying program. Highlights include the ees Europe Conference, a special exhibit on e-mobility as well as the ees Award, which celebrates pioneering products and solutions for stationary and mobile energy storage.

Electric cars: Volkswagen is to produce the new e-Golf at the Transparent Factory in Dresden/Germany with a stronger battery capacity of 35.8 kWh.

Volkswagen AG

Electric cars: New VW e-Golf with a range of up to 300 km – prices start at 35.900 €

The new electric car Volkswagen e-Golf now can be ordered, production will start in April. The new version offers a longer range of up to 300 kilometers (NEDC), more power and extended features. Prices start at 35.900 €.

Tenant power models open new business for solar companies.

Solar Promotion

Intersolar Europe 2017: Focus on the potential of tenant power models

The potential of tenant power models will be under the spotlight at Intersolar Europe 2017 in Munich from May 31-June 2. A special workshop will be held June 1.

Renault

Electric cars: New Renault Kangoo Z.E. with wider range and faster charging

Renault has upgraded its electric car Renault Kangoo Z.E. The electric light vehicle now has a 33 kWh battery and a new engine with a NEDC driving range of 270 kilometers. Charging time is cut thanks to a new 7 kW AC charger to a range of 35 kilometers in one hour. Prices start at around 24.000 Euro (minus buyer`s premium) plus monthly battery lease of 86 Euro. Sales will start in Europe from mid-2017.