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May 16, 2012 Ainsworth Electric
Agenda
Agenda Time
Introductions 5 min
Sovello Company Presentation 5 min
Product Presentation 20 min
Process & Quality Presentation 15 min
Question and Answers 15 min
A member of the German-based Sovello Group
Sovello: > Fully integrated manufacturer of solar wafers, cells and modules with 200 MW
capacity and 1,200 employees in Germany and 40 MW capacity in Ontario > Joint Venture of Q-Cells, Evergreen and REC in 2005 and became a 100%
Ventizz Capital Partners portfolio company on April 26th, 2010
> Soventix Canada Inc. is a member of Sovello Group responsible for local
content module assembly and developing project business in Ontario.
Technology Partner: Celestica
At a Glance: 2009 Revenue: US $6.1 billion Employees: Over 33,000 worldwide Headquarters: Toronto, Canada Locations: Approximately 20 manufacturing and design facilities worldwide Listings: The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
• Sovello’s technology partner for solar module manufacturing in Ontario, Celestica, is a provider of innovative supply chain solutions with a high-quality product track record.
• All modules are produced at the Toronto facility and fulfill local content requirements.
• Produced under ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and 14001 (Environmental Management).
High Quality Components Mitigate Risks and Ensure Optimal Energy Production. Quality In, Quality Out.
State of the Art Manufacturing Industry Leading Manufacturing Equipment. Uncompromising Quality Standards.
Positive Output Tolerance Positive Energy Yield Ensures Guaranteed Earnings.
Outstanding Stability Longevity Beyond 30 Years.
Sovello Modules: Critical System Component
Reliable High Performance
Main power classes at a glance
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SV-S-275 SV-S-280 SV-S-285 SV-S-290 SV-S-295 SV-P-225 SV-P-230 SV-P-235 SV-P-240 SV-P-245
Project Pro S Series Project Pro P Series
Nominal Power W 275 280 285 290 295 225 230 235 240 245
Output Tolerance W 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9
Pmpp, max W 279.9 284.9 289.9 294.9 299.9 229.9 234.9 239.9 244.9 249.9
Pmpp, min W 275 280 285 290 295 225 230 235 240 245
Module Efficiency % 14.4 14.6 14.9 15.1 15.4 14.0 14.4 14.7 15.0 15.3
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Main power classes at a glance
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SV-S-275 SV-S-280 SV-S-285 SV-S-290 SV-S-295 SV-P-225 SV-P-230 SV-P-235 SV-P-240 SV-P-245
Project Pro S Series Project Pro P Series
Nominal Power W 275 280 285 290 295 225 230 235 240 245
Output Tolerance W 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9
Pmpp, max W 279.9 284.9 289.9 294.9 299.9 229.9 234.9 239.9 244.9 249.9
Pmpp, min W 275 280 285 290 295 225 230 235 240 245
Module Efficiency % 14.4 14.6 14.9 15.1 15.4 14.0 14.4 14.7 15.0 15.3
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Positive Output Tolerance +4.9 W A Sovello Project Pro SV-P 240 module provides an output power between 240 Watt and 244.9 Watt.
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+3.9 W 238.9 W
+2.2 W 237.2 W
+4.3 W 239.3 W
235 W X 12 = 2,820 W
237.2 W X 12 = 2,846.4 W
+26.4 W / String
Nominal
Operational
Positive Output Tolerance + 4.9 W Sorted
Positive Output Tolerance
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Nominal
Operational +2%
239.7 W -3%
227.9 W +3%
242.1 W 227.9 W X 12 = 2,734.8 W
235 W X 12 = 2,820 W
235 W 235 W 235 W
235 W 235 W 235 W
-85.2 W / String
Standard +/- 3 % Sorted
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Limiting Panel
Limiting Panel For 10 kW system Investment Profit/Loss Standard - 85.2 X 4 Strings = - 340.8 W - $ 750 - $ 6,540 Positive Sorted + 26.4 X 4 Strings = +105.6 W + $ 230 +$ 2,030
INTERTEK CERTIFIED – according to CSA and UL Standards
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• Accelerated Performance Degradation • Accelerated UV • Accelerated Temperature and Thermal Cycling • Accelerated Structural Degradation • Mechanical, Vibration and Shock Cycling • Thermal Cycling • Miami-Dade County Testing (salt spray and humidity) • Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) • Failure Mode Verification Testing (FMVT) • Accelerated Reliability Testing
Compliant with CSA and UL standards >> Sovello modules are Intertek certified which is compliant with both CSA and UL standards.
>> As well, the product is CEC listed.
UL 1703 & IEC 61215/61730 CERTIFIED
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UL 1703 Certified >> In Accordance with:
• National Electrical Code & Canadian Electrical Code
• NFPA 70 (National Fire Prevention Association)
• Model Building Codes
>> Max Voltage 1000V
Panel construction
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1 Aluminium frame, 2 Seal, 3 Glass, 4 Encapsulating EVA, 5 Crystalline cell, 6 Tedlar sheet
Continuous Quality Assurance for all Processes
> Selected quality checks from monitoring the receipt of goods up to module inspection > Quality standards ensure the high quality claim of our products
Standardized processes
Quality Gates
Preventive measures
Receipt of goods Production Outgoing goods
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Factory layout
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Flashing Framing Electrical
Connection
Lamination
Cool down
Labeling & sorting
Cell Stringing
Layup Electrical
Interconnection
Back sheet positioning
Glass Inspection &
Washing
EVA placing
V. IV.
III.
II.
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Electro-luminescence
TeamTechnik Tabbing / Stringing
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Electrical interconnection between cells is done using a fully automated TeamTechnik Tabber/Stringer TT2500. • Interconnection
material is Ulbrich tinned precision copper flat wire.
• Infrared soldering • +/-1℃ soldering
temperature • Cell pre-heating and
active cooling ensure long-term material integrity.
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Industry Leading ElectroLuminescence (EL) Test
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Electro Luminescence
• Sovello are the Only Ontario made modules conducting in-line EL testing on every single module manufactured.
• Reverse voltage on panel.
• Panel emmits IR light (non visible infra-red light).
• IR camera shows possible cracks, shunts and cell breakage.
• Hot/Dead spots easily identified by failure catalogue.
• Instant detection of non-visible quality failures. • Preventing short circuit failures. • Used to ensure manufacturing ‘equipment
acceptance’ of post lamination processes. Downstream steps are verified on a regular basis to verify consistent quality of manufacturing equipment.
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Lamination & Cooling Process
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• Superior, even lamination process.
• Defects and inconsistencies prevented by active cooling.
2 Stage Bürkle Laminator • Circulated thermal oil provides uniform platen
temperature (+/- 2°). • Controlled cooling of modules under pressure
preventing module from warping, lamination bubbles and incomplete material combination.
• Uniform and repeatable process control.
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Flashing - Panel Output Forecast
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4.2 Wp x 60 Conversion
losses
Real output measured by flash testing
244.44 W
245 W 250 W 240 W
real output
power classes
240 Wp Power Class
252 Wp 244.44 Wp
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Typical Failure
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system failure
random failure
time
Delamination Glass Deformation & Breakage
Short Circuit
Quality gates on site Preventive testing in Germany
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Endurance tests Electrical tests Mechanical tests
Sovello Quality Program
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> mechanical load test > stability of connections > hail test
> performance under outdoor conditions
> module performance under STC / NOCT conditions
> hot spot test > reverse current overload
test > insulation test under wet
conditions
> damp heat test > alternating temperature
test > damp freeze test
Each solar module is tested according to our rigorous quality standards
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Endurance Test
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Endurance tests
> damp heat test > alternating temperature
test > damp freeze test
Damp heat test Duration: 2000 h Temperature: 85° C Relative humidity: 85%
Simulation of module long lasting under outdoor conditions Preventing module delamination
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Mechanical Tests
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Mechanical tests
> mechanical load test > stability of connectors > hail test
Mechanical Load Test Maximum load testing of frame, glass and different support rail positions Max. load test according to IEC/UL 5.4 kN/m2
Materials withstand maximum loads of snow and wind Preventing glass and frame breakage
Outdoor Field Test & 3rd Party Tests
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Outdoor test installation at production facility Thalheim, Germany
Only field tests show performance and resilience to outdoor conditions
3rd party tests show Sovello modules’ high quality and outstanding performance under outdoor
conditions
Outlook – Research & Development
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Queen’s University Kingston
- 215W Micro-inverter
- AC Module 200 W / 250 W
Continuous product development of Canadian technology for the world
market 215W (AC) Micro-inverter, 50 year product with a 25 year warranty
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Today • SolarBox™ • Safe, Reliable
Performance
Tomorrow • Smart Grid Ready • Active / Reactive
Power • Plug & Play
The Future • Eliminate
Engineering • Solar as an
Appliance
Product Roadmap
Reference Project – Toronto Electric
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Toronto Electric, 70 kW, installed Sep 2010
Financed by Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto
Reference Project – Peel District School Board - Treeline Public School
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Peel District School Board, 150kW
Further Information
Soventix Canada Inc. 120 Front St. East, Suite 204 Toronto, ON, M5A 4L9 Canada +1 416 868 1617 info@sovello.ca www.sovello.ca https://twitter.com/#!/SovelloCanada http://www.youtube.com/user/SovelloCanad
Thank you for your time!