An Irish company has signed a multi-million euro distribution deal for its range of solar hot water, heating and cooling systems across New Zealand.

Under the terms of the five-year deal, New Zealand Solar Distribution will distribute Mayo developer and manufacturer Surface Power's range of systems.

Surface Power founder John Quinn said New Zealand Solar Distribution has approached the market in a professional manner and sought out the best technologies, backed up with training options and support.

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He said his firm looks forward to building a relationship that will "help drive growth and jobs for both companies in 2009 and beyond".

"This agreement enables us to completely focus on our expansion efforts. Surface Power Solar has already achieved product approval in over 25 countries and expects to add the USA, Canada and Australia over the coming months," said Mr Quinn.

Drew Beekie, CEO of New Zealand Solar Distribution, said: "We have been testing many solar systems over the last two years and we selected Surface Power as it achieved exceptional performance in cloud, wind and rain environments.

"We need systems that work all year round. We also need to work with companies whose research is at the forefront of developing new uses for solar thermal in cooling and water purification."

The Údarás na Gaeltachta and Enterprise Ireland-backed Power Surface, which was a finalist in the prestigious Engineers Ireland 'Innovative Company of The Year Awards 2009'.

(PR/JM)