Ontility to provide solar installer training and PV products to IMARK distributors
Ontility, Houston, a distributor of solar supplies and provider of training for solar installers, is joining the IMARK Group, Oxon Hill, Md., as a provider of solar installer training and as a manufacturer partner, according to a company press release. This partnership will provide solar PV installer training and solar products to IMARK members.
According to information on the Ontility website, “In just over one year, Ontility has grown from a start-up to an $80 million solar distribution, solar training and solar projects enablement leader.” An article at www.renewableenergyworld.com said Ontility is one of the “top three solar products distributors in the nation.” Ontility says on its website that it stocks $20 million in monthly inventory from more than 120 manufacturers. Details
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