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2 01 COMPANY 01 COMPANY REVENUE HISTORY IN MILLION EUROS » Corporate Headquarters of SOLARWATT AG » DR. FRANK SCHNEIDER (CEO) THE FUTURE BEGINS TODAY SOLAR ENERGY IS OF ENORMOUS IMPORTANCE TO MANKIND IN THE FUTURE. OUR CORPOR ATE VISION: SOLAR ENERGY WILL BECOME SOMETHING THAT IS TAKEN FOR GRANTED. COMPANY AS A PIONEER IN PHOTOVOLTAICS, WE UNDERSTAND THE POWER OF GOOD IDEAS. EXPERIENCE FROM ALMOST TWENTY SUCCESSFUL YEARS IN SOLAR MODULE production lays the foundation for decisions made in the future. The Vision of SOLARWATT AG The conversion of the worldwide energy supply to sustainable and environmentally friendly energies is one of the most important challenges of our century. SOLARWATT AG has accepted this challenge since 1993 as a successful organization in the solar industry with an above average growth. Competence is the promise of our brand that our motivated employees are committed to every day. With innovative and durable products SOLARWATT continuously increases its attractiveness as a reliable partner for customers and investors. The vision of our company founders and the creativity of our employees are the foundation of our success and have made us a technology leader in the photovoltaic industry. We will further develop this position and thus secure the jobs of our employees. We at SOLARWATT strive for electrical energy generated by solar modules to be taken for granted. Thus we do not only contribute to a secure energy supply independent of energy imports and limited resources but also shape the future of the world.» Founded: by Dr. Frank Schneider and Lothar Schlegel as SOLARWATT Solar Systems GmbH in 1993» Headquarters: Dresden» Legal form: AG (Incorporated Company) since October 2005» Executives: Dr. Frank Schneider (CEO), Dr. Jürgen Bruns (CFO), Dr. Ulrich Link (COO)» Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Johannes Fritz BUSINESS Divisions: SOLAR MODULE PRODUCTION TURNKEY PROJECTS 02 03

3 02 PRODUCTION 02 PRODUCTION» Highly automated module production system» Automatic solar cells string soldering machine SOLAR MODULE PRODUCTION WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMERS REQUESTS, WHETHER THEY REQUIRE POLYCRYSTALLINE OR MONOCRYSTALLINE CELLS, STANDARD OR CUSTOMIZED MODULES. TURNKEY power plants A SOLARWATT SYSTEM FEATURES COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FROM A SINGLE SOURCE. AS A RELIABLE PARTNER, WE PROVIDE OUR INVESTORS WITH HIGH-PERFORMING INVESTMENTS TO ENSURE AN ATTRACTIVE RETURN. SOLARWATT manufactures monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar modules in different classes of power ratings in accordance with certified quality and management systems. With completion of the most modern module production facility worldwide, the production capacity at our Dresden location will exceed 300 MWp by the end of Over 500 employees will then produce solar modules on ten production lines twentyfour hours a day. PRODUCT RANGE: STANDARD MODULES MODULES FOR BUILDING INTEGRATION (BIPV) MODULES FOR OFF GRID SYSTEMS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES TURNKEY SOLAR POWER PLANTS SOLARWATT specializes in developing, building and selling turnkey solar power systems and plants. As a general contractor, SOLARWATT is responsible for complete project implementations from planning through to initial operation. In the process, the individual requirements of each project are taken into account in a technically mature and financially viable concept design. SOLARWATT solar power plants are rounded off by solar modules from our production lines combined with high-grade, long-lasting system components supplied by German brand-name manufacturers.» construction of a solar power plant - Svijany, Czech Republic [680 kwp] 04 05

4 03 QUALITY 04 INNOVATION INNOVATION» ASSESSING QUALITY BY MEANS OF ELECTROLUMINESCENCE QUALITY THE TRUST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF OUR PRODUCTS is our topmost priority. THIS IS WHY WE TEST THEM FAR MORE STRINGENTLY THAN REQUIRED BY THE STANDARDS. SOLARWATT supplies optimum quality modules. All materials are approved for use during comprehensive tests in our own laboratory. All production processes are monitored in accordance with extremely strict criteria using a manufacturing executive system (MES). As a result, SOLARWATT ensures consistently high quality and durability for its modules.» TENSILE STRESS TEST FOR RIBBON CONNECTORS SOLARWATT modules comply with the extended test standards IEC , IEC and UL Materials used in the modules can be recycled. CONSTANTLY ALERT AND VIGILANT IN THE MARKET, CONTINUOUSLY IN DISCUSSIONS AND CON TACT WITH OUR CUSTOMERS THIS IS HOW WE identify WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST. AND WE DO JUST THAT. As a pioneer in the solar power industry, SOLARWATT offers years of expertise in manufacturing solar modules. In its activities, the company consistently relies on state-of-the-art production methods. As an innovator in the branch, SOLARWATT introduces the precision of the automotive industry to solar module production. Such is German-made solar technology. Our own development work is complemented by close cooperation with universities and research centers. This ensures that we produce high-grade, reliable, competitive products. Our goal: solar power is not more expensive than conventional electricity! 06 07

5 05 ACROSS EUROPE 06 REFERENCES REFERENCES SOLAR POWER PLANTS Major solar power systems on open land are particularly efficient and productive. Optimum alignment and excellent rear ventilation of modules ensure a high output of environmentally friendly electricity. SOLARWATT implements impressive, ambitious projects throughout Europe in collaboration with experienced local partners.» SOLAR POWER PLANT - TERTENIA, SARDINIA [POWER: 1.7 MWp]» SOLAR POWER PLANT - EL BONILLO, SPAIN [POWER: 20 MWp]» SOLAR POWER PLANT - MENORCA, SPAIN [POWER: 3.2 MWp] SOLARWATT ACROSS EUROPE SOLARWATT HAS A NETWORK OF HIGHLY ABLE PARTNERS THROUGHOUT EUROPE. They offer product portfolios matched to country-specific requirements and also act as a contact and service provider at a local level. For detailed information and contact please go to SOLAR POWER PLANT - OSTROZSKA LHOTA, CZECH REPUBLIC [POWER: 700 kwp]

6 06 REFERENCES 06 REFERENCES SOLAR MODULES power generating Material SOLARWATT offers a whole range of elegant and functional standard and customized solutions in building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) for the harmonic combination of architecture and photovoltaics.» CHILDCARE CENTER PIRNA, GERMANY» BARN - Grunau, germany» CUSTOMER CENTER LOSSBURG, GERMANY IDEAS TRANSFORMED TO REALITY Energy from light a part of life in the future, which is actively shaped by SOLARWATT AG as a creative and innovative company.» CORPORATE BUILDING ENERGYBASE VIENNA, AUSTRIA [AUSTRIAN AWARD FOR BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAICS 2008]» Production building SMA - Niestetal, germany» BMW WELT MUNICH, GERMANY

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