Intersolar Europe: Hanwha Q CELLS Presents Strong Company Setup And Globally Manufactured PV Solutions

SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading global solar power company Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HQCL) will present itself for the first time in the new setup at Intersolar Europe in Munich from 10 -- 12 June 2015. The company emerged from combining two of the world's most recognized photovoltaic providers, Hanwha SolarOne and Hanwha Q CELLS, in February 2015 and today is the world's largest manufacturer of solar cells and one of the largest manufacturers of solar modules. At Intersolar Europe the visitors of booth 290 in hall A1 will experience Hanwha Q CELLS' powerful new setup of globally manufactured PV products, solutions and services, based on technology and quality "Engineered in Germany" and backed by the Global Fortune 500 company Hanwha Group.

Q CELLS: "Top PV Brand Europe" showcases the next level of performance, quality and design

At the booth Hanwha Q CELLS will focus on its global premium product brand "Q CELLS," which has just received the seal "Top PV Brand Europe" from the independent EuPD Research institute for being one of the most trusted PV brands in Europe. Q CELLS will present its full range of high-end performance and quality products, solutions and services: The again improved Q.PRO-G4 is nothing but the benchmark in BSF-based (back-surface-field) modules, as proven by Q.PRO lately defending its title as the best polycrystalline module in the independent yearly Photon yield measurement in real life conditions. The unique Q.ANTUM module range, based on a sophisticated cell-architecture invented, developed and fully commercialized by Q CELLS, impresses with the next level of performance, quality and design. Q CELLS's innovational power and technology leadership will be shown in a Q.ANTUM half-cell module prototype that pushes power and aesthetics even further. Installers will be introduced to the Q CELLS partner program and to the benefits and quality of Q CELLS' Q.HOME bundles and kits for residential customers. Moreover, Investors and utilities will find an experienced and reliable full-service partner for tailor-made power plant solutions that pay-off. Last but not least, visitors of the Hanwha Q CELLS booth will be able to participate in the Q CELLS raffle and win a weekend with the electric supercar Tesla Model S.

Customers who are interested in cost-optimized quality products for price-sensitive large-scale applications outside of the EU will be invited to contact the sales staff at the booth for further information regarding the portfolio of the product brand "Hanwha Solar."

Q.ANTUM technology brings performance, quality and design to the next level

One major attraction at the booth will be Q CELLS' next generation Q.ANTUM technology -- the record-breaking cell architecture improving power output (up to 12%), low-light- and temperature-behavior, while at the same time offering all of Q CELLS' VDE certified quality standards like Anti-PID protection, Hot-spot protect and Tra.Q laser marking. What's more: Q.ANTUM will be showcased in blue and dark designs, thus undocking the PV user from the basic decision for multi or mono. The main modules of the Q.ANTUM range at Intersolar will be the Q.PLUS in versions with 60 cells (up to 280W) and 72 cells (up to 340W). Q CELLS' technology leadership will be impressively underlined by the Q.PEAK half-cell prototype. This all Q.ANTUM prototype reaches power classes of up to 290W and is set to challenge expensive mono products.

Q.PRO defends title in Photon's yield test and Q CELLS is again a "Top PV Brand Europe"

When it comes to performance and reliability on standard BSF, Q CELLS' Q.PRO solar module series remains No. 1:  Q.PRO just won the full-year yield measurement of the independent Photon laboratory in 2014 for the second consecutive year. Q.PRO outperformed not only all polycrystalline competitors but also most of the mono-crystalline modules in the test of 174 modules in total. Q.PRO performed superior especially during morning and evening times as well as in cloudy conditions, thus underlining what a difference excellent low-light behavior makes in real life.

What's more: Q CELLS has again been awarded the "Top PV Brand Europe" in the installer monitor of independent EuPD research institute. In an independent study conducted among installers in Germany, France and Italy, the brand achieved top results compared to other manufacturers. The brand especially convinced intermediaries in Germany, Italy and France.

Q.HOME bundles, kits and special offers for installers in the Q CELLS partner program 

At the Hanwha Q CELLS booth installers are invited to the dedicated partner zone, where they will be informed about the advantages of becoming a certified Q CELLS partner -- and about Q.HOME:

Q.HOME is Q CELLS' range of applications and turnkey-solutions for residential PV customers. The applications are based on Q CELLS high quality modules and are available as a bundle including inverter, mounting system and cables or as a kit-solution including all components and installation. Q.HOME is also available as an all-in-one solution including Samsung storage systems.

Hanwha Q CELLS: One-Stop-Shop for reliable Power-Plant-Solutions from start to finish

Hanwha Q CELLS not only is the world´s largest cell manufacturer and one of the largest module manufacturers, but also the partner of choice when it comes to the full-service range in power plant solutions that pay-off. The company offers the full range of services in the business with utility scale solar parks -- from project development to planning, from high quality modules of both product brands to high quality components, from EPC services to financing solutions. All backed by the strength of the Global Fortune 500 Company Hanwha Group as its strong parent company. With a track record of more than 800 MW of successfully built and operating PV power plants beyond 1MW Hanwha Q CELLS is the reliable and experienced partner for reliable solar plants that pay off for investors around the globe. 

Raffle: visitors can win a weekend with the Tesla Model S electric supercar

Another eye catcher at the Hanwha Q CELLS booth A1 290 at Intersolar will surely be the Tesla Model S electric super car. Hanwha Q CELLS and Tesla both are technology leaders in their fields and are working towards a more sustainable energy future. Therefore both companies cooperate in different cross-selling activities like joint energy days and trade fairs. At Intersolar Europe, visitors of the Hanwha Q CELLS booth will not only see a Tesla, but also have the opportunity to win an exciting weekend with the Tesla Model S by participating in the Q CELLS raffle.

Hanwha Q CELLS: Strong start into a future of sustainable success

After emerging as a new leading solar power company in early 2015, Hanwha Q CELLS has taken a strong start into the combined future. With integration and capacity increases underway, Hanwha Q CELLS announced the single largest deal in solar history in April 2015: a 1.5 GW module supply agreement with NextEra Energy Resources.

About Hanwha Q CELLS

In February 2015 Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:HQCL) emerged as a new global solar power leader from combining two of the world´s most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers, Hanwha SolarOne and Hanwha Q CELLS. The combined company is listed on NASDAQ under the trading symbol of HQCL. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, (Global Executive Headquarters) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation Headquarters) and is the world's largest solar cell manufacturer as wells as one of the largest photovoltaic module manufacturers. Due to its diverse international production setup including facilities in China, Malaysia and South Korea, Hanwha Q CELLS is in the unique position to flexibly address market needs globally, even including certain key markets with import tariffs, such as the USA and the European Union. Based on its well respected "Engineered in Germany" technology, innovation and quality, Hanwha Q CELLS offers the entire range of outstanding photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, from modules to kits to systems to large scale solar power plants. The combined company is also engaged in downstream development and EPC business. 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 Top-Ten business enterprise in South Korea. For more information, visit: http://investors.hanwha-qcells.com/

About Hanwha Group

Hanwha Group, founded in 1952, is one of the Top-Ten business enterprises in South Korea
and a "FORTUNE Global 500" company. Hanwha Group has 52 domestic affiliates and 134 global networks in three major sectors: manufacturing and construction, finance, and services and leisure. With more than 60 years track record of industrial leadership, Hanwha's manufacturing and construction businesses encompass a broad range of fields from basic chemicals and advanced materials to property development and total solar energy solutions. The finance network, covering banking, insurance, asset management and securities, is the second largest non-bank finance group in South Korea. The services and leisure sector offers premium lifestyle services with retail and resort businesses. For more information, visit: www.hanwha.com

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.

SOURCE Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd.

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