Shoals Technologies Group Become First Balance of Systems Supplier to Receive ETL Certification to UL9703 for PV Harnesses

Portland, TN, May 31, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Shoals Technologies Group ("Shoals"), the global leader in manufacturing Balance of System components, proudly announces it has received ETL certification to UL9703 certification globally for PV Harnesses utilizing the Shoals Connect™ Interconnect. This achievement marks an important milestone for the solar industry as it continues to face heavy pressure to reduce costs.

"Shoals continues to look at ways to provide innovative solutions that can significantly reduce the cost per watt on BOS Components," says Dean Solon, President & CEO.

Shoals offers its customers full engineering design support to optimize field layouts which can save up to 30-50% of copper wire that is needed to install a given solar field. "By utilizing our harness technology, our customers are able to see an immediate cost savings along with several other benefits such as better wire management, 50% reduction in combiner boxes needed, and increased installation rates to completion."

Features of harnesses utilizing the Shoals Connect™ Interconnect System include:
- Resistance Welded Joints
- Shoals SS Sealing Technology
- Custom manufactured to the install
- Pre-labeled to decrease installation time and errors
- Available manufacturing in USA and China

For more information regarding Shoals PV harness solutions and the Shoals Connect™ Interconnect System, please visit www.Shoals.com or contact Shoals Technologies at +1-615-451-1400 or at sales@shoals.com