WELCOME

Skill’s development History

and Plans going forward

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A MODULE MANUFACTURING CAPACITY WITH THE BEST AND MOST COST EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Location : Cnr of De Beer and Sacks Circle

Bellville South

Cape Town

South Africa

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A photovoltaic production unit of 40 MWp

based in CAPE TOWN (Republic of South

Africa).

Production commissioning started in

January 2009, and rapidly reached the

performance expected (obtaining Final

Acceptance Test in February 2009).

A production facility exclusively dedicated

to Solairedirect (France) needs, the

parent company of Solairedirect

Technologies (ownership of 100%) and to

the local SA and Africa market.

AN INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY WITH THE BEST TECHNOLOGIES

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AN INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY WITH THE BEST TECHNOLOGIES

Creation of Company and Plant construction Start –

January 2008

Factory Acceptance Test of Equipment – September

2008 - Japan Line assembly December 2008

Line Installation completed Jan 2009 First Shipment to SD – April 2009

Start of Production – March 2009

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PRODUCTION

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STORES, DISPATCH AND LABORATORY

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DESCRIPTPION OF THE MODULE MANUFACTURING PLANT C

Facility Details: Total : 4000 sq/m

Production – 1400 sq/m

Raw Material Warehousing – 1200 sq/m

Finish Goods Warehousing – 1000 sq/m

Laboratory, Maintenance, and Office space - 400 sq/m,

Supportive Peripherals: Generator + UPS for risk management for continual production

Climatic Controlled production unit to ensure STC.

Capacity: Current Line installed – 40 MWp per annum

Facility Capacity –120 MWp

Production Equipment: NPC Automated Tabbing and Stringing units

NPC Automated module Lay-up unit

Automated line for high pace manufacturing

NPC Laminator for encapsulation of Solar

MBJ Solutions GmbH automated EL tester

Berger Power measurement module Tester

VOS climatic chamber

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SDT EXPANSION POSSIBLE

SDT has the capacity to increase within its current premises with an additional 2 production

lines of 40MW each, yielding an accumulated capacity of 120MW.

There is also an option to rent a neighbouring premises that gives us an additional 3000

sq/m, yielding a further expansion possibilities.

Line 2 can be installed next to line 1 in Unit 3 without disruption of line 1 production, drawing

1 below denotes the current (line 1) in colour and the second line in grey.

Line 3 can be installed in unit 2 used currently used as the Rebate Store/raw material

warehouse. The Rebate Store will move offsite to our Freight forwarder. Drawing 2 and 3

denote line 3 layout.

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SDT EXPANSION CONT …

Drawing 1 : Line 1(current in colour) and Line 2 (expansion possible in

grey) drawing in Unit 3

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SDT EXPANSION CONT…

Drawing 2 : Line 3 positioned in Unit 2 Drawing 3 : Line 3 close-up

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SDT PRODUCTION HISTORY

10.37

24.69

32.52

67.58

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

2009 2010 2011 Total

Production Actual Annually 2009- 2011

MW

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SDT PRODUCTION modules used on SD France projects

INSTALLED CAPACITY

SURFACE

P90PRODUCTIBLE

(kWh/kWp)TECHNOLOGY LEASE STATUS OVERVIEW

VINON 4.3 MWp 10 Ha1,395

Real 1,511

Poly-crystalline(100% Yingli)

40 yearsOperational

(March 2009)

LES MÉES I 12.0 MWp 24 Ha 1,425Poly-crystalline

(50% Solairedirect)40 years

Operational(July 2010)

LES MÉES II 11.6 MWp 27 Ha 1,425Poly-crystalline

(50% Solairedirect)40 years

Operational(December 2010)

ESPARRON I 8.4 MWp 19 Ha 1,425Poly-crystalline

(50% SDT)40 years

Completed(Operational March 2011)

ESPARRON II 5.2 MWp 12 Ha 1,425Poly-crystalline

(50% SDT)40 years

Completed(Operational March2011)

St. HILAIRE 6.0 MWp 11 Ha 1,215Poly-crystalline

(100% SDT)30 years

Completed

(Operational March 2011)

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SDT PRODUCTION modules used on SD France projects

INSTALLED CAPACITY

SURFACE TECHNOLOGY LEASE DELIVERY DATE OVERVIEW

VARAGES I 6 MWp 12 Ha 8.1 GWh Crystalline

(100% SDT) 40 years September 2011

VARAGES II 6 Ha 4.1 GWh 40 years August 2011

VENZOLASCA 10 Ha 5.6 GWh 40 years September 2011

POGGIO DI NAZZA 10 Ha 5.8 GWh 30 years September 2011

SARTENE 10 Ha 4.8 GWh 30 years September 2011

COUTEUGES 21.8 Ha 11.6 GWh (50% SDT / 50% Jinko)

40 years November 2011

3 MWp

4.5 MWp

4.5 MWp

3.6 MWp

10 MWp

JUSSAC 12 MWp 26.3 Ha

Crystalline

Crystalline

Crystalline

Crystalline

Crystalline

Crystalline

(100% SDT)

(100% Jinko Solar)

(100% Jinko Solar)

(100% Jinko Solar)

(50% SDT / 50% Jinko) November 2011 13.8 GWh 40 years

ESTIMATED PRODUCTION

(GWh)

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SOLAIRE DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES TEAM

• The Senior Management team of Solaire Direct Technologies (SA citizens) have years of international experience in all fascists related to the supply chain, quality, technology and manufacturing of PV Solar Modules.

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Ajay LALLA Sebastien FEIT Tracey LALLA

Nick CARPENTER Muriel BOHAARDIEN Tony JOYCE

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SOLAIRE DIRECT ORGANIZATION CHART

Managing Director

Ajay Lalla

Senior

Production

Manager

Tony Joyce

Production Co-

ordinator

Suleman Samsodien

Shift Supervisor

1

Michael Gamba

T/S Pilot

Charlton Cupido

T/S Co-pilot

Dumani Georgias

Prep 1

Sarah Johnson

Prep 2

Edith Mdishwa

Prep 3

Elizabeth Tiras

Prep 4

Bongile Mditshwa

Rework

Mario Joseph

Material Cutting

Adam Windvogel

QC 2

Shalako Mathews

Framer 1

Lazola Yedwa

Framer 2

Luzuko Rubushe

Packer

Ashley Africa

J/B

Wayne Bantom

SunSim

Marlon Turner

FQA

Ayanda Mzinzi

Shift Supervisor

2

Ganief Nell

T/S Pilot

Nazmie Ely

T/S Co-pilot

Bratley Adams

Prep 1

Roslyn Rhode

Prep 2

Natalie Oliver

Prep 3

Soraya Noordien

Prep 4

Madeniya Ripepi

Rework

Masnoena MorrisiMaterial Cutting

Melanie

Goddard

QC 2

Riyaad Dollie

Framer 1

Mzamo Tora

Framer 2

Songezo Lengisi

Packer

Shannon Pieterse

J/B

Nathan Bantom

SunSim

Roland Langeveldt

FQA

Morne Isaac Daniels

Shift Supervisor

3

Ettiene Titus

T/S Pilot

Craig Flores

T/S Co-pilot

Matthew Nyaba

Prep 1

Tashwill Goliath

Prep 2

Dominique Davids

Prep 3

Chester Daniels

Prep 4

Alice Mabandla

Rework

Corlene

Solomons

Material Cutting

Shiretha Geswint

QC 2

Antonio Abrahams

Framer 1

Alex Fulani

Framer 2

Marawaan Jacobs

Packer

Alwin Pietersen

J/B

Amanda Manila

SunSim

Leeroy Jones

FQA

Porchia Paulsen

Quality

Manager

Saud Edries

IT Manager

Kobus Smith

Accounts

Manager

Muriel

Bohaardien

Supply Chain/

Sales Manager

Tracey Lalla

Stores Co-

ordinator

Donovan Paulsen

Dispatch Co-

ordinator

Keith Adbulla

Stores assistant

Adolf Arandse

Machine

Specialist

Nick Carpenter

Maintenance

Technician 1

Karl Lotter

Maintenance

Technician 2

Menesh Daya

Purchasing

Assistant

Gail Blacker

Dispatch assistant

Malcolm

Christians

Dispatch assistant

Andrew Ludick

Process Controller

Mustapha Jasiem

Factory Cleanner

Keith Redding

Factory Cleanner

Veronica N

Factory Cleanner

Michelle Africa

Sales

Carlos Rodrigues

Receptionist

Deidre April

SHER Manager

Deon DariesAccounts

Assistant

Joslyne Daniels

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DPC-HR-001

Total Head Count : 90

Total SD : 1

Total SDT : 68

Total Contract : 21

Organization Chart

Maintenance

Technician 3

Trevor Mathews

Shift Supervisor 4

Murawan Masoet

T/S Pilot

Ashley Philips

T/S Co-pilot

Aaron Horswell

Prep 3

Sasha-Lee Hess

Prep 4

Rozanne van

Schalkwyk

SunSim

Safwaan Jacobs

Prep 1

Elizabeth Tiras

Material Cutting

Rene Bailey

FQA

Veronique Conrad

J/B

Kelly Lee Williams

Framer 1

Elvine Bantom

Prep 2

Samantha Davids

Rework

Rafiq Felix

Framer 2

Lindsay Trantraal

Packer

Jonanthan

Abrahams

Operational

Manager

Sebastian Feit

Job Closure Clerk

Avril Arendse

QC 2

Kashief Maclain

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SOLAIRE DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES’ PRODUCTS

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• SDT produces a module power range of from 120W to 305 Wp modules

• All modules produced by SDT are IEC 61215 ed 2 and IEC 61730 class 1& 2

certified by TUV Rhienland in Germany

• SDT has certified a 1500V module in its manufacturing power range capacity.

• SDT has certified a BIPV module call Solrif used in roof integration, this module

has been installed in various area’s across France.

• Specification sheets of all products produced by SDT accompany this presentation

• Additional test have been conducted by TUV Rhienland as follows

• Max reverse current – Completed 2011

• Salt Mist testing corrosion testing (IEC 60068-2-52) - In progress

• Ammonia Resistance corrosion testing of PV Modules (IEC 62716) – In

progress

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To ensure highest quality PV module supply

PV module cost reduction : To control modules

prices, a major component of the KWh

production cost.

PV module customization:

To control modules design dedicated to

roof top installations (BIPV : Building

Integrated PV).

1500V module and system design and

certification

SOLAIRE DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES’ OBJECTIVES

Solairedirect Technologies: A team cumulating over 50 years of experience in the photovoltaic

industry.

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DESCRITPION OF THE MODULE MANUFACTURING PLANT CONT…

Certifications :

IEC 61215 ed.2 by TUV Rheinland (April 2010) and TUV Intercert(January 2009)

IEC 61370 class1 and 2 by TUV Rheinland (April 2010) and TUV Intercert(January 2009)

ISO 9001:2008 certified by TUV Rheinland (June 2010)

ISO 14001:2004 audit passed successfully (June 212)

Quality Assurance :

Test Lab on premises capable of testing to all criteria of IEC 61215:2005

In house - Batch verification of Module encapsulation and Cell/Module soldering adhesion.

Onsite Climatic chamber to do all weathering test to warrantee 25 years.

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SOLAIRE DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES QUALITY ASSURANCE STRENGTHS

• 100 % cell inspection for Cracks

• 100 % cell inspection for strings built for cracks, soldering coverage and conductivity

• Soldering adhesion SPC managed with 18 test conducted daily

• Gel content of EVA encapsulation check 2 weekly and verified at external laboratory

once monthly

• 100 % Electroluminescence inspection conducted after lamination for micro crack

inspection and overall quality grading .

• 100 % Hipot testing

• Sample wet leakage testing

• 100% module flashing of modules to determine power, sunsimulator calibrated at TUV +

0%.

• Modules tested for IEC Damp Heat, Thermal Cycling and Humidity freeze test at three

times IEC specification

• Module manufacturing plant has be audit by Munich RE and has successfully passed

• IEC 61215 edition 2, IEC 61730 (class 1& 2) certified, extra testing done by TUV for max

reverse current and Salt mist Testing successfully passing these test.

• 1500 V module certification to the IEC 61215 ed.2 and IEC 61730 (class 1 and 2) via

TUV.

• Claim and non-conformities managed through 8D reports and root cause analysis

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SOLAIRE DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES CERTIFICATIONS

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IEC 61215 IEC 61370 class1 and 2

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SOLAIRE DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES CERTIFICATIONS

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ISO 9001:2008 ISO 14001:2004

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SOLAIRE DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES CERTIFICATIONS

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ISO 14001:2004 (June 2012) => 0 non-conformity

ISO 9001:2008 (March 2012) => 0 non-conformity

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SDT FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Due to experience, R&D and continuous productivity improvement employing principles of lean

manufacturing SDT is able to reduce its cost to produce as illustrated below on the expected cost with the

added expansion.

Annual Capacity (MW) 40 MW 80MW 120MW

Year 2012 2012 2012

Organisation

# Tabber stringers 2 4 6

# Laminators 1 2 3

Overhead analysis Permanent People 0.029 0.022 0.02

euro/w Temporary People 0.004 0.008 0.009

Spares parts 0.002 0.002 0.002

Elec/water 0.003 0.003 0.003

Building 0.005 0.003 0.002

Depreciation 0.022 0.011 0.013

Other 0.017 0.013 0.013

Consumables (flux,…) 0.003 0.002 0.001

Logistic Externalization 0 0 0.003

Transfer Pricing Mark-up 5.5% of O/H 0.005 0.004 0.003

Overhead recovery (€/W) € 0.090 € 0.068 € 0.066

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SKILLS GAP ANALYSIS

2008 - 12 Employees

2009 - 45 Employees

2010 - 76 Employees (25 Temps)

2011 - 81 Employees (25 Temps)

2012 - 63 Employees (No Temps)

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CURRENT AND PLANNED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

PV Induction – All Staff (PV Exposure)

Manufacturing Process Training – Work Station, Work Instruction (Process,

Quality, Safety, Environmental Management System)

Process Optimization – Formula 1 Response, Cell Breakage, Cost Reduction,

Quality Reaction, Waste Avoidance, Best Practice, IPX IT system.

External Skills – Health & Safety, First Aid, Fire Fighting, SDF, Internal

Auditing, Quality 9001, EMS 14001 - TUV Rheinland

Additional Internal Training – FMEA, Problem Solving, Supervisors & Team

Leaders, Basic ISO & EMS.

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QUALIFICATION PROCESS

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WORK INSTRUCTION

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND SKILLS

INTRODUCTION

High School Introduction to Photovoltaic Manufacturing in partnership with

UCT

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EMASITHANDANE (EMASI) CHILDREN’S HOME

Emasi Children’s home is a 1 bedroom house that is situated in the Nyanga

township of Cape Town that houses more than 20 children.

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NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

AND UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG SOLAR CAR PROJECT SPONSOR

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THANK YOU

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