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November 15, 2013

German Nanosolar becomes Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland
Luckenwalde, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2013
Nanosolar GmbH, which was acquired by Smartenergy Renewables AG in July 2013, has been renamed and operates under the new corporate name of Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland GmbH since November 1, 2013. The company will continue to support existing customers with exchange modules, technical support, and service. To support the ramping up of new products and services, Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland is expanding the current workforce. "We are transforming the company from a contract modul ... read more

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