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SolarUAwww.solarua.com

PV Components Manufacturing

Consulting

Kiev, 2010

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Summary

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SolarUA offers a wide range of consulting services for industrial companies working in the field of solar energy. We work with both, start-uppers, making their first steps in solar energy, and experienced players who want to optimize their business processes or find new opportunities to grow.

We advise clients on the following areas:• Strategy• Business planning• Business risks evaluation• Manufacturing equipment and raw materials• Technology audit• Optimization of production process• Value chain assessment and optimization• Personnel training and attestation• Quality management• Product certification• Markets research and evaluation• Other aspects of PV business

The next slides contain more detailed information on our company and consulting services we offer.

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Company overview

Renewable energy is one of the most promising and fastest growing industry today. The potential of renewable energy sources far exceeds the world’s energy needs. We believe an energy efficient society will be able to fully base its energy consumption on renewable energy sources.

SolarUA is focused on developing and implementing alternative energy and energy-saving technologies. Our mission is the introduction of modern and effective approaches to energy using maximum capacity of renewable energy sources. Solar energy is one of the most important among other alternative energy sources. Main feature of the solar energy industry is the rapid growth of production and PV installation capacity worldwide. The company's goal is to become the leading supplier of integrated solutions for the solar energy and energy efficiency markets in Eastern Europe.

Specialists of SolarUA have many years of practical experience in solar energy, ranging from scientific research to organizing and tracking production of silicon photovoltaic cells and solar panels. Our team is a unique balance of technology experts and PV market professionals. We are glad to share our expertise and hands-on experience with our clients.

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Our experience

SolarUA has consolidated the team of highly qualified specialists with many years of practical experience in the field of solar energy, ranging from scientific research to organizing and tracking production of silicon, photovoltaic cells and solar panels.

Our employees were directly involved in running enterprises in Ukraine, Canada, Cuba and Switzerland, accompanied by projects for the installation of solar energy in Kazakhstan, Egypt, Iraq and some other countries, and also participated in other projects related to solar energy. Many members of our team at various times received training and internships worldwide.

Within the chosen areas of business SolarUA company has long-standing partnerships with companies and research institutes in Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the UK. There are well-known manufacturing companies of France and the Middle East among our clients.

We commit ourselves to providing services of the highest quality and we are flexible to discuss various approaches and cooperation schemes.

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Consulting services

Given its experience and expertise of partners, the companyprovides qualified consulting support at all stages ofimplementation of products and solutions related to solarenergy, the following areas:

a. PV components manufacturing technologyb. PV components manufacturing business

Our consulting service is aimed at:• start-up business with no experience in PV• operating business with experience in PV

Si ingots Wafers Cells ModulesPV

projects

Our knowledge includes the following elements of solar value chain:

Chemical treatmentsDiffusionPlasma etchingAR coatingScreen printingSpecial measurements

Crystalline and thin-film processes:TabbingStringingLaminationFilm deposition

Shaping SlicingUltrasonic cleaning

Casting process (multy-Si)Czochralskiprocess (mono-Si)

Wide range of projects from individually used systems to industrial scale solar power plants

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PV components manufacturing technology

Operating business Optimization of production process due to:

• use of the best practice production techniques;• extensive use of Lean Manufacturing concept, methods of

statistical production management and other techniques of quality management;

• use of know-how and technological hints, specific for PV production process and tested during previous start-up projects

New technology assessment and implementation Organization of training and certification of technical staff

Start-up business Feasibility assessment and recommendations on implementation

of selected technology Selection of manufacturing equipment and tooling Technological and engineering training of production personnel R&D support (mono-Si, multy-Si, thin-film) Preparing for the production certification (ISO 9001) Organization independent and certification tests of products Organization of training and certification of technical staff

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PV manufacturing business consulting

Start-up businessBusiness planning (assessment, recommendations, preparation)Financial modeling and valuationProject financing arrangementsRecommendations with regard to suppliers of materials and componentsTarget markets research and evaluationBusiness risks evaluation and recommendations on appropriate mitigation effortsProject management

Operating businessValue chain assessment and optimizationNew business/product lines commissioningAssessment of opportunities for strategic business development: OEM schemes, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, etc.Due-diligence procedure support for M&A purposesAdvisory in deal making processNew markets research and evaluationBrand promotion campaigns

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Contacts

Head office: 20, Poliarna Str.Kiev, 04655, Ukraine

Phones: +380 44 413 94 17+380 50 358 91 93+380 67 124 50 06

E-mail: [email protected]

Our company is located in the capital of Ukraine - Kiev.

Historically, the leading companies in semiconductor industry of the former Soviet Union and the relevant education centers were concentrated in our city. Thus, we have access to the most qualified personnel and significant knowledge base.

The other advantage of our location is in proximity to major research institutions and partner companies involved in electronics as a whole, and solar energy in particular.

We have good contacts with all of the leading players in the solar energy market of Ukraine and with many companies abroad

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