GiraSolar is a US-Dutch solar company, with its corporate headquarters based in Ann-Arbor, Michigan (USA) and operational headquarters in Deventer, the Netherlands (EU) at GiraSolar BV. GiraSolar Inc. was created out of the merger-acquisition of GiraSolar BV (founded in 2003) and Legend Investment Corp. (LVCP), a public company listed on the Nasdaq OTC. The merger of the two companies in February 2006 resulted in GiraSolar going public on this USA stock exchange and LVCP changing its name to GiraSolar Inc. (symbol: GRSR).
The GiraSolar group, based on GiraSolar BV's successful operations since its inception in 2003, builds upon decennia of solid solar experience accumulated by its team members in previous decades. Incorporating this experience the group has developed into an organisation combining the strengths of its subsidiaries, partners and affiliated entities, all predominantly active in the field of solar energy.
The company operates in the global solar energy market with activity spreading from the EU to the USA and to Asia, Africa and Latin-America. The group aims at incorporating excellence in problem solving at competitive quality and price levels. It combines the capacities of its subsidiaries, partners and affiliates, creating economies of scale for each partner and offering a complete spectrum of products and services to its customers. Since mid 2004 the group carries its own brand of GiraSolar modules, a range of GiraSolar electronic devices and hardware and carries 3rd party products from various companies, providing these partners a solid gateway to markets around the world.
The scope of activities of the group's members includes R&D, design, manufacture and distribution of solar energy system components, complete solar energy systems and specialized equipment. The group includes several geographically well spread subsidiaries, partners and affiliates, also enabling the group members to provide adequate and effective training and technical or management assistance on almost every continent.
GiraSolar's subsidiaries, partners and affiliated entities operate autonomously in their geographic and/or technical fields of specialization, but they share the group's economies of scale, knowledge and facilities to the benefit of the customer. Products and services range from base materials and components to DIY systems and fully turn-key project implementation (BOT) almost anywhere in the world. The mainstay of the group's operations is found in the EU, by far the largest photovoltaic (PV) solar market, and in Asia. The company also puts a strong emphasis on strengthening its position in the USA and further has operations in Latin-America and Africa.
As a result of our extensive international network, GiraSolar companies, partners and affiliates are able to offer a wide range of quality products and services; for large projects, but also limited batches of tailored solutions. The group offers solutions in the field of PV solar and hybrid electricity supply in general, both grid-tied and stand-alone in general and specifically also for communication, portable power, water pumping, rural electrification and public lighting.