SolarWorld's French liaison office is meant to provide country-wide technical training, and consultation for wholesalers and installers of solar power systems.

“While other companies are moving their production into low-wage countries we are deliberately expanding our sites in Europe and the USA. This is appreciated by our customers,” explains Frank H. Asbeck, Chairman and CEO of SolarWorld.

A current study by the Fraunhofer Institute on behalf of the VDI says that more and more companies with production activities in low-wage countries are encountering quality problems and thus a lack of acceptance on the part of customers.