The Westinghouse branded integrated plug-and-play solar power systems use less parts.
CBD CEO Managing Director Gerry McGowan said the company has high regard in the brand and multi award winning technology that Westinghouse Solar offers.
"While CBD has been the main supplier of solar panels to Harvey Norman Commercial Division for a number of years, the size and scope of this agreement validates our assessment that there is an appetite for Westinghouse Solar’s innovative products in the Australian market," McGowan said.
"Harvey Norman Commercial Division recognized the superior ease of use and safety of the systems, combined with the strength of the Westinghouse brand."
Westinghouse Solar CEO Margaret Randazzo said to put this agreement in perspective, this order results in an increase that more than doubles the volume of shipments from the preceding year.
"Additionally, this demonstrates how we can leverage the global model and international market access that CBD offers, and gives us the opportunity to grow revenue outside the US market without punitive tariffs," Randazzo said.
The companies are expecting to deliver the 5MW solar systems over a time period of six months following certification and are subject to the system being certified in Australia.
The solar systems will be shipped in the final quarter of 2012 once the certification is completed.
