Lidl builds with Enfinity NV and SolarMarkt AG solar plants on rooftops throughout Europe / Framework agreement for the installation and maintenance of solar systems for electricity generation conclud

Waregem, Freiburg, Neckarsulm (ots) - The company Lidl Stiftung,
based in Neckarsulm, has entered into a framework agreement with
Enfinity N.V. from Waregem, Belgium, and with SolarMarkt AG from
Freiburg, Germany. The agreement relates to the installation and
maintenance of solar systems on logistics centres of Lidl in Europe.
The general project will be realised through a joint venture of the
companies SolarMarkt and Enfinity, based in Frankfurt am Main. Lidl
is planning to make an investment in the three-digit millions range
in solar systems for the generation of electricity on the buildings
of its European subsidiaries.

Lidl is one of the leading discount food supermarkets in many
European countries and owns numerous buildings used for logistics and
sales purposes. In the future, Lidl will focus on solar technology
for the generation of environmentally friendly electricity. Under the
motto "Auf dem Weg nach Morgen" Lidl has already been contributing to
the protection of the environment and the improvement of energy
efficiency. As early as in 2006, for instance, a solar system on the
roof of the logistics centre in Hartheim was put into operation.

The quality of the components and of the design is of the utmost
importance for the construction of the system. Walter Leithold, CEO
of SolarMarkt AG, explains: "Thanks to our 24 years' experience in
the construction of photovoltaic systems, we know exactly what is
required to create high-performance and reliable systems. In
addition to the skills of our designers, the fact that we can fall
back on our excellent know-how in the field of technically
challenging roof-mounted systems is a considerable advantage".

"Enfinity provides extensive regional experience and knowledge of
the markets in the countries where the solar systems for Lidl will be
constructed. Our experience in the fields of financing, construction
and operating, combined with a highly qualified staff, will
contribute to the success of this trans-European project, says Gino
Van Neer, CEO Enfinity N.V.

Enfinity and SolarMarkt AG will use special substructure systems
and different solar module types for the large roof surfaces, which
will guarantee the successful operation of the solar systems on a
long-term basis. "We developed a complete package for Lidl and will
be operating the systems after their installation", explains Dr. Karl
Bangert, manager of Enfinity Germany.

Preparations for the installation of the solar systems are already
underway and the works will start in several countries in the months
to come. In addition to Germany, the systems will also be installed
in Belgium, Italy, Spain, France, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.

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Pressekontakt:
For further information, please contact:
Enfinity Germany
Dr. Karl Bangert, General Manager - Phone + 49 69 247095 300
E-mail: kbangert@enfinity.biz - Website: www.enfinity.biz

Enfinity Head Office
Jurgen Van Damme, Press and Communications - Phone. + 32 56 28 88 88
E-mail: jvandamme@enfinity.be - Website: www.enfinity.biz

SolarMarkt AG
Beate Suppinger - Press and Marketing - Phone +49 761 120 39-32
E-mail: b.suppinger@solarmarkt.com - Website: www.solarmarkt.com