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Due North Partners With OPES Solar Mobility

09.09.2026 12:56 1 min 1 source РУС
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Due North announced a strategic partnership with Germany-based OPES Solar Mobility GmbH, bringing the company's advanced solar technology to the U.S. recreational vehicle market for the first time. OPES's patented Matrix Technology is designed for mobile applications to maximize active surface area and maintain energy production under partial shading, with research from the Fraunhofer Institute showing higher energy yield compared to conventional interconnections. OPES solar products will be available to U.S. RV manufacturers through Due North.

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