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1 Solar power plants by turnkey solar solutions from a reliable partner

2 2 // Solar power plant solutions by Basilicata, Italy

3 // 3 Solar Power Plants A SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT Climate change, dwindling resources, and pollution from the burning of fossil fuels the structural transformation of our energy supply is a top political and business priority worldwide. Solar facilities are one of the most environmentally friendly and flexible power generation plants imaginable. Thanks to their modular design, they are flexibly adaptable to geographical and infrastructural conditions. Solar power plants produce clean electricity, return consistent yields, conserve resources, and protect the environment for future generations. Beyond cleaning, vegetation control, and the occasional replacement of minor components, there are almost no maintenance or repair costs to be expected for the entire useful life of the facility. Solar power plants already produce clean electricity today in many regions of the world at competitive levels corresponding to conventional generation without burdening the environment and future generations with CO 2, radiating brownfields, and consequential costs. Therefore, an investment in a solar power plant is a win-win situation, because solar power plants generate very reliable long-term yields and performance stability. Benefit from our expertise in the large scale solar industry and expand your system portfolio with a clean, sustainable asset: invest in a solar power plant from! Solar power plants are a reliable and sustainable investment for: Industrial facilities Commercial buildings Cities and communities Utilities or other energy supply companies Institutional investors Brownfield redevelopment Global energy mix up to 2100 Forecast by the Scientific Advisory Board of the German government Global environmental changes Annual primary energy usage [EJ/a] 2100 Other renewables 1,600 Solar thermal 1,400 Solar power 1,200 Wind 1,000 Biomass 800 Hydro 600 Nuclear energy 400 Gas 200 Coal 0 Oil Source: solarwirtschaft.de

4 4 // Solar power plant solutions by Integrated solutions ONE-STOP SHOPPING One-stop shopping is the key to your project's success. is your partner for the efficient delivery of turnkey solar power plants. Our integrated project management and system expertise save you time and money while offering planning you can rely on. is one of only a few players able to offer a fully integrated solar plant solution from development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction, to operation and maintenance. The ability to pull internal resources across the whole development and construction process enables to get even the most complex projects to completion. Additionally, integrated project development offers the flexibility to develop innovative technical solutions, within short time frames. For you, that means a maximum likelihood of fulfilling your energy sourcing objectives in a timely manner. Planning and construction of large-scale solar power plants are highly complex processes which have been largely standardized and optimized by our specialists. We will take all the decisive steps of project management as your general EPC contractor, and support you with financing, project planning, or components sourcing. Hanwha Q CELLS leads you efficiently through your solar power plant project Global partnerships with leading component manufacturers and distributors, optimized system design, absolute focus on quality, and a fast return on investment are just a part of the benefits offered by. For you, as the customer, this means reduced risk, quick realization, and a perfect balance between price, performance, and top quality. Project development Project realization Project operations Power purchase agreements, project siting, interconnection agreements, permitting, project financing Selection of high-quality components, design, optimization, detailed planning, construction management and execution, turnkey system handover Asset management, operations and maintenance, continuous monitoring and reporting of system performance

5 // 5 project developement expertise a customized approach With 170+ MW developed and installed, has extensive experience developing projects in the Americas*. Our team of seasoned professionals cumulates more than 100 years of direct project development experience and has been involved in the development of 5 GW of solar energy. Additionally, we have teams specifically focused on developments in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. is a financially strong and experienced development partner that continuously seeks the right investment opportunities across the Americas. Among other success stories, USA built the first utility-scale solar farm on a Superfund site and succeeded, at a reasonable cost overcoming a barrier frustrating project developers for decades. Our experienced development professionals manage land acquisition, environmental studies, permitting and entitlement, utility interconnection, power off-take, EPC contracting, pro-forma financial modeling, insurance, and other project development matters. Our approach is highly customized to the specific opportunity, and we will either originate, acquire, or co-develop projects. We will work directly with commercial and utility firms to originate projects, but we also have interest in a balanced portfolio of early, mid, and late stage projects for acquisition and co-development. We offer best-in-class financing solutions Our experienced team delivers best-in-class financing tailored to maximize solar benefits for customers in all types of transactions. As an affiliate of the $100B Group, we utilize our deep working relationships within the financial markets to ensure fast and reliable financing for all of our projects. professionals are experienced in structuring solar transactions both in subsidized and unsubsidized environments, by making optimal use of tax and other project financial attributes. In a nutshell, has the financial strength and ex perience to access all possible renewable energy financing options, and to originate the most cost effective solution for each project without obligation to any specific approach. * Including solar projects developed by USA, an affiliate of Co. Ltd, coordinating with GmbH. This brochure also includes examples of projects developed by USA.

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7 // 7 POWER PLANT DESIGN TOP COMPONENTS Modular structure All components are carefully calibrated to one another. Along with the module quality, the design and layout of a solar power plant define its performance. Solar power plants by are made up of individual 1.0 to 2.5 MWp DC standard blocks with solar modules, mounting systems, and inverters. All components are carefully calibrated to one another. Along with module quality, the design and layout of a solar power plant define its performance. Be it an inverter or mounting system we only use quality parts from globally leading manufacturers. This ensures the availability of all components necessary for the project and a seamless implementation. uses standardized designs. They make it possible to realize power plant projects with output capacities higher than 50 MWp within a few weeks. Thanks to the high level of standardization, we can not only guarantee high performance and yield reliability, but also a cost-efficient balance of system (BoS). Since 2008, we have reduced BoS costs by 45 %. The benefits for you: Quickest possible grid connection: The installation of the standard blocks in cascades enables quick yields starting during the construction period. Low installation costs: completely standardized processes including pre-defined layout, components, and work processes Low BoS costs: coordinated highperformance components High yield security: high-performance modules and quality components

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9 // 9 quality tested THE SEAL FOR OUR partnership Our solar power plant solutions underwent the industry s toughest quality testing program at the VDE (Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies), achieving its Quality Tested seal of approval. Using the Zerbst solar farm as an example, the VDE tested individual components, as well as the design, planning, and implementation. has created the first solar power plant on the market to pass strict VDE Quality Tested certification. The test criteria are not only related to the design of the solar power plant, but also to ' EPC services. Our power plants and EPC services are both standardized and scalable. That makes investing in a is located or how large it is. system a sound decision, no matter where the facility A certified solar farm means: Best components Efficient solar farm design Outstanding planning Correct and secure implementation Reliable performance security. Quality Tested is the only EPC provider to offer this service and this The benefits for you: Secure ROI with the best components Highly reliable long-term yields with the strictest safety standards Increased investment security through the possibility of individual assessment for project proposals Increased bankability thanks to independent certification by an internationally recognized testing and certification authority high reliability secured yield ID

10 10 // Solar power plant solutions by Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

11 // 11 references OUR ROUTE to SOLAR ENERGY WORLDWIDE The Maywood Solar Farm project transformed an existing 43 acre Superfund site into a 11 MW solar renewable energy park. USA in coordination with the US EPA, site owner Vertellus Specialties Inc., and other project partners completed the ground mounted solar array in June Safeguarding project economics, developed an adaptive construction methodology which resulted in a 93 % volume reduction of site soil movement over conventional construction approaches, while minimizing the potential for exposing known underground hazards. Maywood INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, USA 11 MWp, on a 43 acre Superfund site "The US EPA awarded its prestigious Renew Award to Hanwha Q CELLS for the completion of the Maywood Solar Farm."

12 12 // Solar power plant solutions by OSPVF, Ontario, Canada 42.5 MWp, 2014 The OSPVF projects were successfully constructed through the harsh North Ontario winter. Hanwha collaborated with Canadian structural engineers to develop a unique pile system. The large helical piles with triple frost protection were developed and installed by Hanwha and have proven effective for multiple freeze thaw cycles and greater than 6 frost depth. Several nearby projects had failures due to substandard engineering designs, which caused the racking to fall over after one winter cycle. Many US EPC companies have since abandoned Ontario, but due to our success, is actively bidding projects in Ontario. GARNET PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, USA 5 MWp, 2014 USA constructed a ground-mounted single-axis tracker system totaling 5MW located in North Palm Springs, CA. The project interconnects to SCE's 33kV distribution system and the energy is sold to SCE under a Power Purchas Agreement.

13 // 13 USA and Tiendas Soriana S.A. de C.V., Mexico s second largest retail company, signed a 20-year PPA for 31 MW at 120 retail locations across Mexico. will finance all 31 MW. For phase I, installed 12,000 high efficiency Q CELLS Q.PRO-G3 250 Wp panels to provide 3.05 MW of combined generation capacity. TIENDAS SORIANA I San Jose, Mexico 3.05 MWp, 2014 With an installed capacity of 6.2 MW, the Kalaeloa Renewable Energy Park is the largest solar photovoltaic project on Oahu. The project generates approximately 9 million kilowatt hours (kwh) of electricity per year, enough to power 1,000 homes and supply approximately half a percent (0.5 %) of the generation capacity for the Island of Oahu. KREP OAHU, Hawaii, USA 6.2 MWp, 2013

14 14 // Solar power plant solutions by STARWOOD I-III SAULT ST. MARIE, CANADA 66 MWp, 2010 This large solar power plant consists of three individual plants. They were installed between 2010 and 2011 to supply the province of Ontario, Canada with clean electricity. All modules, as well as the entire engineering, planning, and construction, were provided and implemented by Q-Cells SE. PG&E FRESNO, california, USA 5 MWp, 2014 "We applaud the dedicated workers from Hanwha Q CELLS who are helping us harness even more clean energy from the sun" John Conway, Senior Vice President for Energy Supply, PG&E

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16 16 // Solar power plant solutions by In February 2015, Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HQCL), emerged as a new global solar power leader from the merger of two of the world's best-known photovoltaic manufacturers, and. The combined company is listed on NASDAQ under the trading symbol of HQCL. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, (Global Executive Headquarters) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation Headquarters) and is the world s largest solar cell manufacturer as well as one of the largest photovoltaic module manufacturers. Due to its diverse international production footprint, including facilities in China, Malaysia, and South Korea, is flexibly positioned to address all global markets, even ones with import tariffs, such as the United States and the European Union. Based on its respected Engineered in Germany technology, innovation, and quality, offers the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, applications, and solutions, from modules to systems and large scale solar power plants. The combined company is also engaged in downstream development and EPC business under the brand. Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnership to its customers in the utilities, commercial, government, and residential markets. is a flagship company of Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top-Ten business enterprise in South Korea. For more information, visit: markets the two PV portfolios of the well known brands Q CELLS and. The Q CELLS product brand markets a premium module portfolio including Q.PLUS and Q.PRO. For more information, visit: About Group Group, founded in 1952, is one of the Top-Ten business enterprises in South Korea and a FORTUNE Global 500 company. Group has 52 domestic affiliates and 190 global networks in three major sectors: manufacturing and construction, finance, and services and leisure. With more than 60 years track record of industrial leadership, s manufacturing and construction businesses encompass a broad range of fields from basic chemicals and advanced materials to property development and total solar energy solutions. The finance network, covering banking, insurance, asset management, and securities, is the second largest non-bank finance group in South Korea. The services and leisure sector offers premium lifestyle services with retail and resort businesses. is the product brand representing the former module portfolio with its module types HSL 60 S and HSL 72 S. For more information, visit:

17 // 17 Why is the best choice We know that clients and investors alike expect long-term performance, the highest possible reliability regarding the production of electricity, and proper warranties that are backed by a financially sound company. In short: It needs to pay off. With a production capacity of 3.7 GW in solar cells and 3.7 GW in solar modules, is truly committed to PV. Among others, these are the key figures that make us the best choice for your investment into a solar power plant solution: Financial stability: is backed by the Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top-Ten business enterprise in South Korea Top rating: obtains a Tier 1 Bloomberg rating International setup: We have an international production setup including facilities in China, Malaysia, and South Korea. Our global business network spans across Europe, North America, Asia, South America, and the Middle East Production capacity: is the world s largest solar cell manufacturer and among the largest manufacturers of solar modules High Tech: We produce high performance solar cells using Q.ANTUM technology. As a result, our solar modules offer the highest yields and are extremely reliable Quality: We offer a 12-year product warranty and a 25 year performance warranty on all of our solar modules

18 18 // Solar power plant solutions by THE FIGURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES 36+ countries global footprint spans Europe, Asia- Pacific, and North America, with sales offices in more than 36 countries. Tier 1 Bloomberg rating 4 R&D centers obtains a Tier 1 Bloomberg rating. That makes us the perfect partner for investors. With scientists in Germany, China, Korea, and Malaysia, continues to innovate at the fore front of the global solar industry. 9,337 employees worldwide 3.7 GW capacity employs a total of 9,337 employees worldwide, to serve our customers wherever they might be. cell production capacity of 3.7 GW by the end of 2015, makes the largest solar cell manufacturer in the world.

19 // 19 1st place Renowned photovoltaic journal PHOTON crowned our Q.PRO-G2 235 the best polycrystalline module in its 2013 and 2014 test. 800 MW track record 19.5 % and its predecessor company, Q Cells SE, have installed over 800 MW in solar power plants with outputs > 1 MWp. With its Q.ANTUM cell concept, claimed a new effi ciency record for multicrystalline solar cells while setting numerous performance benchmarks for the industry. Extensive experience in O&M 12 weeks has extensive experience regarding monitoring and maintenance services at sites around the world. Just twelve weeks construction time, a potential record, were needed to erect a 91 MWp solar power plant in Briest, Brandenburg, Germany.

20 FSC C Protecting the environment for a sustainable future is a top priority for us. That is why this brochure is printed on FSC TM -certified paper. FSC TM certification supports responsible forest management worldwide by verifying the forest of origin through the supply chain. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Co., Ltd., EPC brochure 2015_ _Rev02_NA