ONTILITY and Grape Solar Partner to Offer Solar Modules, Solar Appliance Kits, Solar Training and Certified Partner Solar Integration and Installation Network Across North America

HOUSTON, TEXAS and EUGENE, OREGON (Feb 1, 2010) – ONTILITY, the nation’s fastest growing solar trainer, solar distributor and solar certified partner integration / installation network has teamed with Grape Solar, (one of China’s leading solar product manufacturers offering premium grade mono and polycrystalline solar modules), to offer solar modules and complete solar appliance kits. Additionally, as part of the agreement, Grape Solar will also have the ability to promote and utilize ONTILITY’s nationally recognized solar training programs and its Certified Partner solar integration/installation network.

Addition details in regards to the strategic partnership include:

ONTILITY will distribute Grape Solar mono and poly modules nationally, with exclusive distribution rights in certain states.
ONTILITY will offer an exclusive Grape Solar predesigned, preconfigured turnkey appliance kit that features high quality solar modules, microinverters, monitoring and complete mounting priced under $2.80/W.
ONTILITY has committed to a strategic purchasing agreement and pricing structure.
Grape Solar will market and promote ONTILITY ONTraining solar training programs to it customer base.
Grape Solar will offering solar consulting services through ONTILITY’s EcoSourcing, including: solar pv design support, project due diligence support and project field support as well as rebate and incentive processing.
Grape Solar will team with ONTILITY and the ONTILITY Certified Partners network to offer integration/installation services across North America.
Grape Solar will utilize ONTILITY’s Houston warehouse as a distribution warehouse, gateway to the Southern US market.
ONTILITY and Grape Solar will integrate ordering and supply chain via NetSuite^©, SuiteApps and SuiteCloud.

"Grape Solar is delighted with the opportunity to work with ONTILITY. We know it is a good fit because both companies place a high emphasis on quality products, aggressive market pricing and the overall growth of the solar industry. We are very excited to team with ONTILITY to offer solar training and solar consulting to our customer base as well. Additionally, we see the ability to leverage ONTILITY’s large Certified Partner network across the US as a key component to this relationship. ONTILITY’s network will truly and quickly allow us to connect the last mile between our quality solar modules and the end consumer. We would like to express our gratitude to the service-driven, quality focused people at ONTILITY for the confidence they have in Grape Solar. We look forward to a long term, mutually successful relationship," stated Ocean Yuan, CEO for Grape Solar.

“We like the Grape Solar business model a lot. Grape Solar offers premium solar products at a price point that makes sense in today’s market. ONTILITY understands that it is critical to the solar industry to offer the most efficient, high quality modules at the best price point. We also have been very impressed by Grape Solar’s level of service and consistent inventory levels. Last year when solar module supply got very constrained, Grape Solar always came through for us as promised. Having clear and consistent visibility to product availability is key to our model. When our dealers/installers and Certified Partners design and sell a solar PV system, it is import that those specification don’t have to change due to product availability" explained Tom Pash, CEO and President of ONTILITY.

About Grape Solar

Based in Eugene, Oregon, and backed by a consortium of China’s leading solar product manufacturers, Grape Solar is empowered to stockpile a just-in-time inventory of premium grade solar modules, both mono and polycrystalline, effectively eliminating the prohibitive delays and financial terms associated with East-West business transactions. Along with creating a direct link between manufacturers and installers, Grape Solar offers a level of customer service previously unseen in the industry. Optimized delivery schedules, on-call customer support, competitive per-watt prices, simple payment terms – our business model is based on enduring, productive partnerships with our clients. We share each other’s success, and in the process advance the proliferation of clean energy across the U.S.

About ONTILITY

ONTILITY is committed to the solar market and solar industry development. Learn Solar through our professional training. Buy Solar from our stocking warehouse of superior products at competitive prices. Accelerate Your Solar Business with our full range of partner support services including engineering and design consulting, due diligence and financial support, custom training and educational consulting. ONTILITY brings you best-in-class solar training, energy efficiency training, solar products distribution and support for solar installers, dealers and integrators.

Solar Products – Over 120 Manufacturers / Maintains over 20M in Monthly Inventory
Solar Training – NABCEP and IREC Training Courses and Certification Programs
Financial Support – Financial Solutions for Your Business and Customers
Design Support – End-to-End Design and Engineering Support Services
Consulting Support – NABCEP Certified Installation Consultants to Support Your Projects
Rebate Support – Rebate Assistance and Coverage Solutions
Logistics Support – Remote, Field, Project Site and Rooftop Delivery Solutions

More Information, including a current course schedule is available at: 877.558.7479 or www.ontility.com.

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