Introduction, Products and Updates

Solar World

North America:

A continent with great potential

• The amount of potential solar energy available in North America is limitless when compared to Germany, the world’s leader in solar energy installations.

An Overview of SolarWorld

Global Presence

Largest US PV Manufacturer

Hillsboro, Oregon

• U.S. Manufacturing Headquarters

• Largest US Solar manufacturer

• 350 MW module capacity and currently under expansion

• Over 750 Employees

Engineered from Experience

1977 1983 1985 1993 2007

1977 1990 2001 2006

Over 35 years of American manufacturing

Manufacturing Process From Raw Silicon to Finished modules

Highest Quality Manufacturing

No recalls in over 37 years of manufacturing

.0017% return rate in over 35 years

Systems operating in the field for over 25 years consistently outperforming forecast

Quality is what drives us…. because it leads to proven reliability

Only the BEST goes in, to get the BEST out

• Stringent new material qualifications

• Over 80 backsheets and EVA were tested

and only 8 met SolarWorld’s standards

• Every component we use must meet at least

3 times IEC requirements

• Frequent supplier audits

Only 8 out of 80 passed

3 times IEC Standards

The SolarWorld Quality Standard

Rigorous Testing

• Mechanical load test are applied 1.2 million times using wind and snow

test loads more than double that required by IEC standards

• A load of up to one metric ton is used for the inclined plan test to simulate

real world installations

• In our climate chamber test, we perform the temperature shock test for

9,125 cycles vs. IEC standard of only 200 cycles.

• http://youtu.be/M6v2lDa8Hos

Testing, testing and more testing

Responsible Manufacturing

• Western-market labor practices

• Environmentally sound manufacturing & technology

• ISO 14001 certified

• End-of-life product recycling

SolarWorld Products

SolarWorld Sunmodules

60 Cell Modules

Mono & Poly

Mono Black

72 Cell Mono Modules

Sunmodule Plus 60 cell

• Mono PERC

»280 – 285 Wp

»Powerhouse

• Mono PERC Black

» 275-280 Wp

Blackframe

Black Backsheet

• Standard Mono

»260 Wp

Made in the USA

Made in the USA

Sunmodule Pro 60 cell

• Poly

»260 Wp

• Poly WOB-Coming Soon!

» 260 Wp

Blackframe

White Backsheet

Sunmodule XL 72 cell

• Mono XL

»315-320 Wp

Warranty and Plus-Sorting

25-year linear performance warranty

Plus-sorting to ensure you get what you pay for

Warranty backed by 37 years of experience

…a warranty is only as strong as the company backing it

Efficiency vs. Energy Yield

Energy yield, not efficiency alone, is what matters.

Definition:

Efficiency values published by module manufacturers are defined as the nominal power of the module divided by the physical area of the module at Standard Test Conditions.

Efficiency vs. Energy Yield

(cont’d)

Efficiency vs. Energy Yield

(cont’d)

When designing a module, it’s important to consider the

placement and spacing of the cells relative to each other and the

frame. Crowding cells together and up against the frame can

reduce the overall energy output of the module.

Efficiency vs. Energy Yield

(cont’d)

Product Updates

Frame Change

GOAL: A global product for all markets

Version 2.5 60 Cell

Version 2.0 60 Cell

Previous

Version 3.0 72 cell

New Frame!!!

Version 4.0

This frame will replace the current frames used on 60-cell and 72-cell modules and has integrated new features based on customer feedback. The frame transition should be completed at all production sites by mid-Q2 2015. We will also Standardize on Amphenol H4 connectors (MC-type)

New Frame features

The frame features a new scalloped design which reduces the impact of scratches on the frame and integrated drainage from the front side of the module that provides for faster draining of water.

60 Cell Frames

72 Cell Frames

Authorized Installer

Program

Authorized Installer

Program

• Requirements

• Volume Registration

• Quality installation / customer service

• Benefits

• Marketing co-op dollars

• Marketing support

• Website materials & social media support

• Access to financing programs (in certain states,

limited access)

• Exclusive discount & incentive programs

Authorized Installer

Expectations

High quality designs and installations

Passage of periodic installation audits

Excellent Business Practices

Maintenance of good financial Standing

Excellent customer feedback

Promotion of SolarWorld

Maintenance of 100kW per year minimum volume

requirement

Prominent display of SolarWorld logo(s) on website

Case Studies

Real-World Performance

• Cucamonga Valley Water District

Indicator Module Performance

Energy Yield 1525 (kWh / kW)

Expected vs. actual Energy Output

120 %

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Capacity: 248 kW DC

Year Installed:

2006

Real-World Performance

• El Dorado Irrigation District

Indicator Module Performance

Energy Yield 1591 (kWh / kW)

Expected vs. Actual Energy Output

110 %

Location: El Dorado Hills, CA

Capacity: 1 MW DC

Year Installed:

2008

Real-World Performance

• Semitropic District

Indicator Module Performance

Energy Yield 1833 (kWh / kW)

Expected vs. Actual Energy Output

107 %

Location: Wasco, CA

Capacity: 979 kW DC

Year Installed:

2005

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