Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), announced today that it is expanding
its Enphase Energy Services (EES) business. The company is leading
efforts to streamline solar photovoltaic asset management and operations
and maintenance, and prepare for the broader-based maintenance and
productivity service requirements of future energy management systems.
With over 450 megawatts under management, EES works with system owners,
operators and installers to protect their solar investments with a
scalable asset management and O&M services offering, from concept
through implementation to long-term maintenance. Enphase’s networked
system enables solar stakeholders to make informed O&M decisions that
keep capital outlays to a minimum, decrease time onsite, optimize system
performance and generate a faster return on investment for their
customers.
As part of this strategic initiative to accelerate the expansion of its
energy management services, Enphase has acquired substantially all of
the assets of Next Phase Solar, Inc., a leading provider of O&M services
for the U.S. solar PV industry, based in Berkeley, Calif.
“By providing customers with proactive O&M services, EES is enabling
them to focus on their core business of financing and installing solar
systems,” said Paul Nahi, president and CEO of Enphase. “The acquisition
of Next Phase Solar’s assets strengthens EES’ comprehensive ability to
proactively and cost-effectively operate and maintain residential,
commercial and utility-scale PV power plants within the U.S., regardless
of manufacturer or brand, and marks Enphase’s latest effort to
accelerate the mainstream adoption of solar energy.”
Next Phase Solar brings to EES a suite of comprehensive solar O&M
services that have been optimized for system owners, equipment
manufacturers, financiers, installers, and engineering, procurement and
construction contractors. Services include preventive and corrective
maintenance, asset management, warranty compliance, solar array cleaning
and system commissioning.
“We have been impressed by Enphase’s successful track record and
commitment to being a leader in energy management services,” said Adam
Burstein, founder of Next Phase Solar. “The synergy between the two
companies will enhance our proven O&M and asset management expertise,
and enable us to expand our service offerings exponentially.”
Customers of EES and Next Phase Solar have welcomed the expansion of
Enphase’s services offering.
“Enphase Energy Services has provided GCI Solar with a unique
opportunity to maintain a high level of customer service for all our
valued customers,” said William Chen, COO of GCI Solar. “It provides
factory-level service in line with GCI’s commitment to being the best in
our class, which benefits our customers, our organization and
Enphase. We look forward to our continued partnership with Enphase and
the EES program.”
“Future Energy has partnered with Enphase Energy Services for almost a
full year,” said Kyle Franz, general manager and senior VP of
construction of Future Energy. “Our partnership allows Future to focus
on our core business of selling and installing while continuing to offer
our customers the highest level of service in the industry. Both Future
and Enphase are dedicated to keeping our customers 100% satisfied, 100%
of the time; a winning combination.”
“Next Phase Solar has delivered outstanding value and security to our
homeowners and installation partners, and we are excited to further
expand our relationship with Enphase,” said Steve Michella, CEO of
Dividend Solar, a leading solar loan company that works with
quality-driven installers. “By adding Next Phase’s top-quality O&M
servicing capabilities to its existing portfolio, Enphase is
well-positioned to accelerate growth and build the leading energy
management company in the U.S.”
For more information on how Enphase Energy Services can help maximize
commercial and other solar investments, go to http://enphase.com/energy-services/
About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy delivers microinverter technology for the solar industry
that increases energy production, simplifies design and installation,
improves system uptime and reliability, reduces fire safety risk and
provides a platform for intelligent energy management. Our
semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the
individual solar module level and brings a systems-based, high
technology approach to solar energy generation. Connect with Enphase on Facebook
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