Wallhausen, Germany, May 8, 2024, Hopewind has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with MAIROTEC Energy, marking a significant step towards harnessing the potential of innovative Agri-PV, in partnership with Heide Solar, been at the forefront of Agri-Photovoltaic in Germany.

Andreas Mathes, Managing Director MAIROTEC, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “MAIROTEC Energy, as Distributor of AIKO Solar Modules for DACH, is excited to expand its Portfolio with Hopewind on C&I Inverters for AgriPV and beyond. With our foray into B2B solar solutions and the launch of the AIRO GenAI platform as part of MAIROTEC Group, this agreement will enable us to also jointly explore the role of AI in advancing solar technology."

Mr. Thomas Auf Rakow, Founder and CEO of Heide Solar, highlighted the importance of the partnership, “For 20 years, we have been committed to sustainable solar energy development and innovation in the central German region. Agri-PV can provide sustainable agriculture for future generations. In cooperation with the University of Technology and Economics in Dresden and the University of Applied Sciences in Anhalt, we are carrying out various research projects on the use of technology, micro-climates and water balances as well as increasing biodiversity. With our long-standing experience, We are ready to provide end-to-end solutions for Agri PV. It is an honor for us to witness the collaboration between Hopewind and MAIROTEC Energy, and we look forward to the innovative solutions that both companies can bring to the table, also with the help of AIRO as AI platform.”

Sara Wang, Vice President of Hopewind, outlined the company's future goals: "Since publishing our first sustainability report in 2022, Hopewind has made strides in eco-friendly projects. We have supplied 385kW string inverters with grid-forming capabilities for the 2GW PV sand control initiative in Inner Mongolia. We look forward to enhancing crop yields, conserving water, and generating clean energy through our AI-driven Agri-PV solutions in collaboration with MAIROTEC Energy and Heide Solar."

This partnership signifies a forward-thinking approach to sustainable agriculture and renewable energy, combining the strengths of Hopewind, MAIROTEC Energy, and Heide Solar to pioneer a greener future.

About Hopewind

Hopewind was established in 2007 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2017. The company specializes in designing and producing renewable and electrical solutions, including wind power converters, PV inverters, BESS, SVG, and industry drives.

 As a leading brand of comprehensive renewable energy solutions, Hopewind participated in the scientific research project Wingrid supported by the EU Horizon 2020 through the DNV Netherlands Laboratory. In 2023, Hopewind’s wind power converter received the world's first grid-forming certificate issued by DNV.

Hopewind is also highly regarded as a Tier One Manufacturer of Inverter Shipments for Utility in China, and since February of 2024, the company’s 385kW string inverter has been recognized as the world’s No.1 powerful string inverter. With a remarkable track record, the company has shipped over 150GW of renewable energy products worldwide by the end of 2023.