AI Issue 6 2017

Acquisition International - June 2017 119 Martifer Solar is continuously moving forward to adapt to its clients’ requirements, considering the international market’s trends. artifer Solar are ready to provide the most suitable PV project, adapting the solutions to project features, Investment capacity, Marketplaces and Performance needs. Their worldwide expertise has evolved to cover 670MW of PV energy installed all over the world. Martifer Solar offers worldwide flexibility, by adapting to each client´s needs worldwide with total reliability. They strive to be at the forefront of the solar energy sector, combining the technical flexibility of our solutions with the advanced skills of our people. They measure their reliability through a mix of satisfied customers, solid track-record of international achievements, plant performance, cutting-edge engineering, and superior time-to- power. Martifer Solar’s key priority is to maximize the value of their clients´ investments. They do this by combining their widespread expertise to transform solar energy into real and profitable business solutions. Throughout the business development process, Martifer Solar work to provide competitive and efficient solutions for solar projects, creating the best investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Investors, utilities or specialized funds count on the company’s expertise to deploy, structure and manage complex solar projects anywhere in the world from start to finish. Martifer know how to design and build reliable solar power installations for the most affordable investment with the least risk. During the feasibility stage, the team provide projects tailor-made to suit their client’s needs, assuring that the project is buildable and financeable. Company: Martifer Solar Name: José Carlos Amador Email: [email protected] Web: www.martifersolar.com Address: Apartado 36, 3684-001 Oliveira de Frades, Portugal Phone: 00351 232 811 381 Running Businesses on Solar Energy M 1702AI58 The business connects the solar industry with capital markets, ensuring to customers the certainty of investing in an ethical financial product with the best return on investment. They also provide fully-integrated solutions for the successful implementation of solar PV projects. At the heart of this solution is the deep industry knowledge and track record of a global solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction). Martifer Solar can perform a Full-Service EPC at every step of the value chain including: Engineering, where they design solar plants with optimum PV output committed to achieve the most affordable levelled cost of electricity in any region of the globe; Procurement and purchasing, where they can negotiate and supply bankable technology of key providers and services suitable to the project at the best terms possible. In one of the most advanced production lines in Europe, which is completely automated and robotized, Martifer produce awarded PV modules and patented R&D+I solutions. Project management is the fourth step, where Martifer take control and plan the whole process taking care of every detail to guarantee the utmost project completion. During construction and commissioning, Martifer manage referenced contractors to build the project, assuring the highest level of quality within the time and cost deadlines, in total compliance with local regulations, as well as carrying out several commissioning tests to make sure that each power plant operates as designed and performs as expected. The company provides its clients with complete solar O&M service to maximize the performance ratio of its PV installations across the globe. They monitor and supervise any solar project worldwide with an awarded multi-technology platform from their Operations Management Centre. Martifer Solar has devoted O&M field teams to ensure the maximum production, and constantly look for ways to optimize each photovoltaic asset’s return, either built by Martifer Solar or qualified 3rd parties. The company’s satisfied customers have positioned their PV O&M Service as one of the most trusted in the PV market. As an O&M partner, they work to protect their clients’ asset and maximize return. Running Businesses on Solar Energy “Martifer Solar’s key priority is to maximize the value of their clients´ investments . They do this by combining their widespread expertise to transform solar energy into real and profitable business solutions.”