Lapp Group and FPE Fischer exhibit groundbreaking new connection system that cuts costs at Intersolar 2012 / EPIC® SOLAR RAZOR nominated for Intersolar Award 2012

Stuttgart/Leutkirch (ots) - Running from 13 to 15 June 2012,
Intersolar Europe will see Stuttgart's Lapp Group and FPE Fischer
unveil a range of joint developments. At booth 570 in hall B6, the
partner will exhibit a groundbreaking, modular connection system for
crystalline and thin-film modules that saves customers money. Thanks
to a completely new connection design this new technology helps
reduce the costs of the connection technology, to ease service and
'repowering' of the modules and to increase the automation degree in
the module manufacturing process.

The two companies have already enjoyed success together, with
their first joint development, the EPIC® SOLAR RAZOR. This junction
box that is integrated in the module, was recently nominated for the
Intersolar Award 2012 in the photovoltaics category. Further
highlights at the exhibition include the COOL SIDE product line for
patented aluminium junction boxes and SMART SIDE for plastic junction
boxes and components. SMART SIDE offers innovative solutions both for
the ongoing development of crystalline modules, and for future
technologies such as organic photovoltaics.

The FPE PL 008 from the SMART SIDE product line is another joint
development that will be unveiled at the event. This junction box is
made of top-quality plastic, for ambient resistant cabling of
photovoltaic systems. The PTFE membrane ensures the requisite
pressure equalization while preventing the ingress of moisture and
guaranteeing protection in accordance with protection rating IP 67.
Energy efficiency is boosted by the reinforced retention of the
ribbons, while moulded cable glands eliminate potential sealing
issues. Thanks to their identical inner design, the FPE AL 008 (COOL
SIDE) aluminium junction box and the new FPE PL 008 (SMART SIDE) can
be interchanged within the production.

The PV product portfolio is further extended with the new EPIC®
SOLAR 4 connector. This connector is compatible to the pre-assembled
EPIC SOLAR 4 THIN, has double locking hooks and is available for 2.5
and 4-6 mm cables. By crimping the connector to the cable, system
installers can join the cables and the Lapp/FPE junction boxes.

Pressekontakt:
Press contact:
Dr. Markus Müller
Tel: +49 (0)711/7838-5170
markus.j.mueller@lappgroup.com

Irmgard Nille
Tel.: +49 (0)711 7838 2490
Mobile: +49 (0)160 9734 6822
irmgard.nille@in-press.de