Introducing SolarWorld

Investment in Solar Large Scale Projects

• The SolarWorld AG Group is a worldwide leader in offering brand name,

high quality, crystalline solar power technology.

• SolarWorld´s strength is its fully integrated solar production - from silicon as

the raw material to turn-key solar systems and recycling.

• Production sites can be found in Germany and the USA.

• The international market is serviced by sales offices in Germany, Spain,

California, South Africa and Singapore.

• SolarWorld employs more than 3,300 people worldwide.

• Under the name of Solar2World, the group supports care projects using off-

grid solar power solutions in emerging economies and developing countries.

SolarWorld: Key Facts

SolarWorld AG – From sand to module

SolarWorld: History

year corporate development

1998 Foundation of SolarWorld AG

1999 Going public

2000 Start of wafer production in Germany

2001 Start of module production in Germany

2002 Start of cell production in Germany

2003 Start of recycling silicone

2006 Takeover Shell Solar

2007 Acquisition of the integrated solar wafer and cell production in

Hillsboro, USA

2010 Joint venture with Qatar Foundation

Locations Worldwide

Production year-end capacities 2011 (in MW)

Across the group

Wafer: 1,250 Cell: 800 Module: 950

USA (Hillsboro)

Wafer: 250 Cell: 500 Module: 350

Germany (Freiberg)

Wafer: 1,000 Cell: 300 Module: 600

Made in Germany

German Quality Made in USA

As the company's regional headquarters, SolarWorld Asia Pacific (SWAP)….

Provides strategic business planning, general management and technical support for

the entire Asia-Pacific region.

Is responsible for all sales and marketing activities within the region, providing solar

products, systems expertise and solutions for grid-connected as well as off-grid

applications

Trades Solar modules from SolarWorld factories in Germany and USA

Trades Premium Products like Inverters, Solar Chargers & Batteries from renowned

manufacturers such as SMA, Hoppecke and Steca

SolarWorld Asia Pacific: Key Facts

SolarWorld Asia Pacific: History

Year

Corporate Development

1981

Started as Arco Solar Pte Ltd (subsidiary of Atlantic Richfield Oil Co.)

1987

Became Showa Arco Solar Pte Ltd (joint venture with Showa Shell Oil, Japan)

1990

Became Siemens Showa Solar Pte Ltd (Arco Solar sold its solar division to

Siemens

2002

Became Shell Solar Pte Ltd (Siemens sold solar division to Shell)

2006

Became SolarWorld Asia Pacific

Product Highlights

Sunmodule Plus

poly

Sunmodule Plus

white & mono black

Sunmodule & Sunmodule

plus poly (Off-grid)

SW 230 SW 240 SW 50

SW 235 SW 245 SW 80

SW 240* SW 250* SW 85

SW 245 SW 255 SW 130/ SW 135/ SW140

SW 250 SW260 SW 175 Po

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* Main product for 2012

• German quality standards

• Fully automated production from wafer to module

Seamless process and material monitoring

• Continuous innovation by intensive Research & Development through

Solarworld Innovations - thinnest panel frame within the Industry

– Award-winning solar modules (Oko test, Photon)

– TUV “Power controlled“

Guaranteed performance by the independent monitoring commission

TUV Rheinland

• SolarWorld Plus-Sorting

– 10-year extended product warranty

– 25-year linear performance guarantee

Linear performance guarantee

Module Certifications

• ISO 9001 (Factories)

• IEC 61215 (ISPRA)

• TÜV Rheinland

• UL-Listing 1703

• Factory Mutual

• CE Mark-CE

• Environmental Tests --Pass Environmental

Tests JPL 5101-161 (Block V)

JPL Block V

SolarWorld modules meet many International standards

Free field Sunfix

The mounting system allows ground pitch compensation in the range of +/-10° in X/Z plane and +/- 6° in Y/Z plane.

The tilt angle of the modules can be adjusted to the local optimums for the site in the range of 20° to 40°using telescopic legs.

Premium Supplier of SMA Inverters & Accessories

Additional Service for large-scale power plants

Large-scale project - Design & Engineering Support

SolarWorld as a partner in the realisation of large-scale projects

• Ideal corporation partner for EPC’s and developers

• One-stop shop solution of the entire project:

• Module

• Inverter

• Mounting Structure

• Cables

• Monitoring

• Long-term experience in planning and conducting large-scale projects

Large-scale project - Design & Engineering Support

Steady performance = secured return of investment

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Hofkirchen 2.37 MWp

Ballstadt 1.65 MWp

Penzing 3.63 MWp

Biederbach 5.6 MWp

Mengkofen 21.71 MWp

Large-scale project - financing support

For small projects For existing

companies For SPV’s

Type Direct Loan Direct Loan with

collateral arrangements Project Financing

Maximum volume

Up to 115% of the

purchase from

SolarWorld

Up to 85% of project Up to 85% of project

Currencies Foreign & local Foreign & local Foreign & local

Loan tenure 1-8 years 5-18 years 5-18 years

Min. amount 0.5 Mill EUR 3 Mill. USD 10 Mill. USD

Max. amount 5 Mill EUR N.A. N.A.

Expected application and

advisory fees 300 EUR Usually limited May be extensive

Time required 3-6 months 3-12 months 6-12 months

Remarks

Usually requires a very

creditworthy borrower or

guarantor

Usually requires a

company that may be

lacking in some areas

but is otherwise

creditworthy

Requires very well structured

contractual arrangements and

solid sponsors/business plan

Exact conditions vary on a case-to-case basis; financing support may not be available in certain countries or territories; SolarWorld is not a lender nor an advisor, and ithe

information provided s not a substitute for appropriate counsels or advisors; (including without limitation legal counsel or financial advisors)

An Illustration of our photovoltaics applications

around the world

Solar Plant: Extremadura, Spain (30MWp)

Solar Farm: Mengkofen, Germany (21 MWp)

Solar Plant Chollabuk-do, South Korea (15MWp)

Solar Plant Gujarat, India (10.6 MWp)

Solar Farm: Biederbach, Germany (5.6 MWp)

Solar Plant Gujarat, India (5 MWp)

Solar Farm: Mallorca, Spain (2.4 MWp)

Ground Mounted / Grid Connected Korat, North-East Thailand (2MWp)

Solar Farm: Greding II, Germany (1.4 MWp)

Off Grid Sabah, Malaysia (1.36 MWp)

Solar Electrification Xinjiang, Qinghai and Yunnan, China (1.2 MW)

Wuge Temple at Qing Hai Banfanggou, Xinjiang

Solar Farm: Palencia, Spain (345 kWp)

Grid-connected PV – Italy The Vatican (222 kWp)

Ground Mounted / Grid Connected Singapore (70kWp)

Rooftop Islamabad, Pakistan (63.6 kWp)

Roof Top Mounted, Grid Connected Phuket, Thailand (22 kWp)

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