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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