Because high quality pays for itself. Conergy solar modules

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1 Because high quality pays for itself. Conergy solar modules

2 Conergy solar modules. Top-class in every respect. Always reliable.

3 Conergy has the decisive advantage. As a pioneer, we are one step ahead of the game. We have been advancing photovoltaics for many years with future-oriented innovations. We have implemented tens of thousands of systems from residential to commercial and industrial roofs right up to megawatt plants. In other words, we know what to put into our solar energy systems so that our customers get the most out of them. This is particularly the case for the solar module at the heart of a solar energy system. 3 module series. 9 module types. Thousands of possibilities. What are your requirements? Flat roof, pitched roof or free-field? Installation near the coast, in the mountains or in the desert? Conergy has the right answer with suitable module types and is visually appealing too from classic silver-blue to the refined black 'noir' design. What's more? With Conergy solar modules, you can be sure, even after a quarter of a century, that you can still rely on them thanks to a performance warranty that is second to none. Reliably high yields Up to 3 % additional output above the nominal capacity of the module 25 year performance warranty* Optimum long service life Peerless quality assurance from choice of materials to production and delivery Highest level of resilience to wind pressure and snow loads Weather and temperature resistant from -40 C to +85 C At least 10-year product warranty* Flexible planning Various module sizes for portrait and landscape installation Conergizer planning software: Simple installation Easy handling thanks to low module weight Safe connections Perfectly matched mounting systems * Conergy PowerPlus has a 12-year product warranty and a 25-year linear performance warranty as part of the Conergy PremiumPlus warranty

4 Top-class cells. Top-class processing. We exclusively use high-quality, handpicked solar cells for the ambitious production of Conergy PowerPlus modules. These are automatically soldered in a row into so-called strings. We don't just connect fast. We also connect crossways. Numerous strings are now crossconnected into a complex cell matrix. This high-precision process is entirely automated at Conergy and therefore ensures consistent quality. Even a quarter of a century later.

5 We never compromise on quality. We're well-known for it. We don't know it any other way and we simply cannot do it any other way. All raw materials and components, everything that enters and leaves our factory, is carefully and repeatedly checked. This is due to the most thorough quality testing in the industry. Others might call it obsessive, we call it advantageous. Because only when there is nothing left to check are we happy to say that everything meets Conergy's premium quality standards. Module production. With expert precision. Anyone who has been to our solar module production plant in Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany knows why our employees proudly say "Conergy is a quality champion". Nothing is left to chance. From the selection of electricity-generating solar cells to the final quality testing by our experienced engineers. Just like in a decathlon, our modules have to pass a number of different tests. Take, for example, the load test: Conergy PowerPlus modules can easily withstand pressures of up to 6,000 Pascal. In layman's terms this means that: twelve fully-grown adults can stand on a module. That is, if they can find enough room! Only then are they allowed to find their place in the sun. Quality certifications IEC/EN Ed. 2, IEC/EN ISO 9001, ISO TÜV UL 1703 MCS DLG CETECOM Short process. Long-lasting durability. Now the cells are laminated into a durable bond with the glass: two foils made from heat and age-resistant ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) are made crystal-clear through pressure and heat. They then position the cells on the toughened safety glass. Now to the frame installation. In tenths of a millimetre. Frost-resistant aluminium profiles are tailored with the highest precision before they are fully automatically bound to cell-glass laminate. Entirely in keeping with the highest level of stability and a long service life. No one's quality control is more rigorous. Typical Conergy. After the junction box installation, a so-called flasher ascertains the performance data of the module in a flash. Module manufacture in the Conergy module factory, Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany Conergy solar modules 4 5

6 Conergy PowerPlus lasts. Come heat, frost or humidity. Some like it hot. Or frosty? We heat our modules up to +85 C and cool them down to 40 C. This leaves them just as cold as humidity. Because the junction box is as watertight as our climate tests.

7 Conergy PowerPlus. Our masterpiece. No ifs, no buts. We at Conergy like to compare our Conergy PowerPlus solar modules to top athletes in the sports world. No matter in which position you play them they always cut a good figure. But what does a solar module have to be capable of to be truly outstanding? It must exceed all expectations. That's why Conergy PowerPlus modules distinguish themselves with many sophisticated details and properties that set new standards in this combination. This is quality that pays off, even under the most challenging of environmental and weather conditions. Furthermore, we guarantee our unique PremiumPlus warranty. Positive power tolerance. A big bonus. All Conergy PowerPlus solar modules not only produce the solar power given in the nominal capacity, but actually exceed it by up to 3 %. This purely positive power tolerance inspires our customers. Year by year, kilowatt hour by kilowatt hour. Brilliant efficiency. Even when there is little light. Whether cloud, mist, shading or angular sunlight, the outstanding low-light performance of Conergy PowerPlus modules along with the positive power tolerance ensures an additional yield bonus. This also amounts to an annual average of up to 3 % compared to the forecasts of popular calculation programmes. In other words, cash for the system operator. Example: Conergy PowerPlus 230P solar module Efficiency level in % Positive power tolerance in % % 14.0 % 13.5 % 13.0 % 12.5 % 100 Up to 3 % additional output Nominal capacity Actual efficiency level of Conergy PowerPlus Predicted efficiency level in simulation programmes 500 1,000 Sunlight in W/m Chemical-resistant Whether it be ammoniacal air from stables or salty sea air on the coast: perfectly sealed and high-quality materials protect the modules against long-term chemical exposure. Certified by DLG and TÜV. Break-proof in stormy weather Nobody could cope with this? Our highperformance modules do. We fire at them with hailstones measuring 55 mm in diameter at 120 km/h. To be precise, they are chunks of ice larger than a golf ball. We thereby exceed the load of IEC Standard tests by 23-fold. Snow and wind-proof We load each square metre of our modules with the weight of a fully-grown camel. But even if no camels find their way onto your roof, Conergy PowerPlus can also withstand massive snow loads, i.e. loads of up to 6,000 Pascal. Conergy solar modules 6 7

8 Conergy PowerPlus. In a league of its own. Top of your league. Total performance. Total satisfaction. Conergy PowerPlus modules with up to 260 Wp nominal capacity reach at least 82 % of their nominal capacity even after 25 years. This kind of reliability is reflected by our customers with an impressively low complaint rate of under 0.01 %. It proves excellent quality standards the industry average is approx. 2 %. Individual opportunities. For your feel-good factor. Roofs vary, just like the people who live underneath them. The requirements and wishes of our customers regarding their solar modules also vary. Various output classes, two module formats for optimum surface utilisation and two design versions are available with Conergy PowerPlus. On request, also with new innovative fastening technology for even quicker and safer installation and a more elegant appearance. After all, after an operating period of more than a quarter of a century, system operators should still be able to say: "Yes, I absolutely made the right investment decision with Conergy PowerPlus." Conergy PowerPlus output classes up to 260 Wp Areas of use Suitable for all roofs and free-fields Even for locations with special conditions such as heat, cold, moisture, snow, hailstones, storms, salt spray (in coastal areas) or ammonia vapour (animal husbandry) MC module: ideal for surface-optimised layout Noir edition: for more refined aesthetic demands, all parts in black Advantages for installers Flexible planning: 2 module sizes, portrait and landscape installation Simple planning at Safe connections Extended and tested clamping areas MC module: especially light, practical format Advantages for system operators Secure investment decision thanks to 12-year product warranty* High yield security thanks to linear performance warranty for 25 years* Conergy PremiumPlus warranty Noir edition: perfect aesthetics * For registered solar modules in the PowerPlus series according to the current Conergy PremiumPlus warranty conditions. Otherwise the standard warranty conditions apply. Conergy solar modules 8 9

9 "Quality and satisfied customers are the top priority for me that s why I use Conergy PowerPlus solar systems. After around 200 installations I can confirm: quality pays for itself. In most cases, Conergy systems significantly exceed the expected electricity yield in practice over 100 kwh/a additional yield per kw of installed capacity is not uncommon." Dipl.-Ing. Michael Guthofer, Managing Partner GSM Solar GmbH (Germany) "Noir edition" refined look. Pure aesthetics. Black is beautiful. The new Conergy PowerPlus "Noir edition" modules have black cells, a black backsheet and a black frame. Need matching black mounting parts? They are included in the on-roof solar system Conergy Complete 300. Conergy PowerPlus MC class act. Compactly packed. Our compact PowerPlus MC solar module can be used especially flexibly. It is one of the lightest modules of its output class at just 15.5 kg. Conergy PowerPlus the classic. In a league of its own. 60 poly or monocrystalline cells create up to 260 kwp. This makes them our best performing solar modules and, at 18 kg, real lightweights that allow for a one-man installation.

10 Conergy EcoPro top quality. In six output classes. The 60 polycrystalline cells with three busbars ensure an optimum energy yield. And this despite an module weight of just 18.8 kg.

11 "I don't just want a good income. I want a good night's sleep. That's why I haven't just decided to use Conergy solar modules but also exclusively use Conergy components in my complete systems. Everything is ideally matched to one another. Long-term yields guaranteed!" Uwe Reimers, system operator Conergy EcoPro. High performance at an affordable price. The demand for our future global power supply should not be taken lightly. Conergy EcoPro solar modules, on the other hand, can be lifted lightly. At 18.8 kg these are not only real lightweights, but are anything but heavyweights when it comes to purchase costs. They turn practically any commercial or agricultural building as well as free-field into an ecological and economically sensible power source. This is sustainable business of today, and even tomorrow. Simply robust. Repeatedly convincing. Get together 10 grown men and you can happily place them all on a Conergy EcoPro module. It will carry their weight without problem. Regardless of which of the six output classes up to 245 Wp you choose, with its outstanding price-performance ratio, the Conergy EcoPro offers all the hallmarks of a quality module. From its robustness and its simple handling to its convincing performance even after more than 25 years operating time. Conergy EcoPro output class up to 245 Wp Areas of use Commercial and industrial roofs Free-field systems Advantages for installers Simple handling thanks to low weight Simple installation thanks to functional connection technology Advantages for system operators Attractive price-performance ratio Secure investment decision thanks to 10-year product warranty 25-year performance warranty for 80 % of the nominal performance Conergy solar modules 10 11

12 Conergy P series. Versatilely used. Repeatedly approved. It is important to us to always stay close to our customers. This gives us the advantage of always knowing exactly what they want and being able to fulfil those wishes. Anyone who wants high module performance at an attractive price-performance ratio will be impressed with the renowned Conergy P series. Thanks to varying module sizes and cell types, these solar modules can be used practically anywhere particularly in commercial or industrial areas. And all this includes a positive performance tolerance of up to +3 %. Would you like even more? Durable solution. In any weather. "Fair-weather modules" are of no use to anyone in our part of the world. That's why Conergy P series solar modules hold their own even in torrential rain and heavy snowfall. One metre of extremely wet old snow, for example, creates a surface pressure of around 500 kg/m². Not a problem for the Conergy P series, that can even handle temperatures from -40 C up to +85 C. Here the production once again attests to certified Conergy quality according to the international quality standard ISO Regardless of whether you choose modules with polycrystalline or monocrystalline cells. Portrait or landscape? Total flexibility. The exceedingly economic Conergy P series makes roofs more profitable with the highest level of flexibility in planning and implementation. Various module formats allow an optimum use of space thanks to portrait or landscape installation. Along with modules for free-field or on-roof mounting, we also offer unframed laminate modules (Conergy PH xxxpl) for in-roof installation. Conergy P series output class up to 245 Wp Areas of use Framed: commercial and industrial roofs, free-field installations Unframed: roof integration/in-roof installation on pitched roofs Advantages for installers High flexibility thanks to a large selection Simple installation thanks to functional connection technology Advantages for system operators Attractive price-performance ratio Secure investment decision thanks to 10-year product warranty 25-year performance warranty for 80 % of the nominal performance Laminate module in refined noir look (available as Conergy Complete 200 solar system solution) "We wanted to be sustainable in the construction of our new factory. A solar roof was essential both from an economical point of view and to promote a positive image. After intensive quality and price comparisons we decided on Conergy. A decision that we have not regretted 7 years later. It's just right." Sören Hartwig, entrepreneur Conergy solar modules 12 13

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14 Conergy PremiumPlus the added-value warranty for Conergy PowerPlus solar modules Our promise: Conergy PowerPlus solar modules give you a minimum of 25 years of long-term high performance thanks to Conergy premium quality "made in Germany". And because that isn't enough for us, we now offer a warranty that is second to none. It is exceptionally customer-friendly, easy to understand and offers long-term security. That's why we call it the Conergy PremiumPlus warranty. The Conergy PremiumPlus warranty is available free of charge for all Conergy PremiumPlus solar modules purchased from 01/02/2012. Regardless of whether they are installed on a private home, a commercial building or on a free-field. The only requirement is, the modules need to be registered. This allows us to react even better, even more quickly should a claim become necessary with a service that makes its mark. The new Conergy PremiumPlus warranty combines the services outlined here in one package. The complete warranty conditions can be found at Swap like for like During the product warranty period, if the Conergy PowerPlus solar modules display a fault, they are immediately repaired or exchanged for identical Conergy PowerPlus modules of the same performance category. This even applies for optical changes beyond natural ageing. Customer-friendly cost system Conergy covers a fixed sum of the costs of the entire case: testing, dismantling, reinstallation, removal and recycling of the solar modules. Independent experts If, for example, an under-performance is established, we decide together with the system operator which independent experts should assess it. We accept all independent experts, e. g. from IECEE certified institutes. Of course, in the case of a acknowledged warranty case, we cover the testing costs. Standard in the industry: Many manufacturers do not replace solar modules in the case of damage, but instead just reimburse the current value. Others replace the defective solar module with a random new one, which may have a different performance and format. Standard in the industry: Most manufacturers only cover the costs for transporting repaired or replaced modules back to the customer. The customer then has to cover the testing, shipping and installation costs himself. Standard in the industry: Many manufacturers decide themselves whether they will cover the damages. Independent experts are often not acknowledged. PremiumPlus advantage: The solar energy system always operates at top performance. It won't display any optical defects the aesthetics of the home are preserved. PremiumPlus advantage: Clear cost control with Conergy PremiumPlus for added financial security. PremiumPlus advantage: Whether you are entitled to make a warranty claim is objectively assessed. Then we take action. No ifs, no buts.

15 year product warranty As part of Conergy PremiumPlus, we are extending the operating period of the product warranty to a full twelve years. 25-year linear performance warranty We offer even more guaranteed module performance with the linear performance warranty from Conergy PremiumPlus. Completely without warranty drops. Transfer of warranty rights If you sell your solar energy system or even the entire building, the Conergy PremiumPlus warranty can be transferred to the new owner quickly and easily. Standard in the industry: Other manufacturers guarantee a 5-year or 10-year warranty. Standard in the industry: Many manufacturers guarantee a warranty based on performance tiers, for example 90 % of the nominal capacity from the first to the tenth year and 80 % as of the eleventh year. This guarantees less performance as soon as the first year. Standard in the industry: The warranty is usually for a specific person. In other words: warranty on the modules expires with the sale of the house including the solar energy system Your PremiumPlus advantage: Two additional years of full security for the solar modules. Your PremiumPlus advantage: If the performance of a module drops more than average in just a short time, the system owner is entitled unlike in the tiered option to a new one. Your PremiumPlus advantage: A Conergy solar energy system increases the value of the property. It continues to increase, even if you want to sell it.

16 Better performance. Less effort. With Conergy services. Anyone who's been in business as long as we have knows when good service really starts: long before installation. For example, installers love taking advantage of the top-class, easy-to-use planning features of our Conergizer tool. We also know when good service should stop: never. Solar power is, after all, the energy of the future. And it's developing day after day. Just like Conergy services. We are simplifying the ordering process, making installations more efficient and futureproofing our customers' investments. All with one objective in mind: to "make it easy" for our partners, for completely satisfied customers. Customer acquisition Planning & quoting Financing Warranties Ordering System operation Installation Delivery

17 We make it easy. Conergizer Configuration planning made easy. Planning the optimum module configuration? Our online tool, the Conergizer, now makes it easier than ever. Our planning software automatically suggests suitable module configurations and includes shading simulations and yield forecasts. All according to your project-based specifications. And by the time you've finished your planning, the Conergizer has already put together a parts list of all the components used. Conergy training We make you fit for the job. Our team of expert trainers and engineers, with extensive experience in the field, is ready to boost your skills with specialised practical training sessions to help you work more efficiently and quickly. Find out more information from your customer consultant. There's a comprehensive programme of training sessions focusing on products, technology and sales, just waiting to be discovered. Planning comes to life in 3D: the positioning of solar modules on the roof is shown with millimetre precision. This enables you to plan the configuration down to the very last detail, and check right from the beginning how the system will look later. Conergy service offer More information on all Conergy services can be found in our latest service brochure. Ask us for one, or send an with your company details to info@conergy.com. You enter the obstacles and objects on the roof and the Conergizer calculates the local shading, based on the path of the sun over the course of the year. The outcome: module array planning with even greater precision. Conergy solar modules 16 17

18 Conergy solar energy systems. Complete solutions from one source. Combine Conergy solar modules with other Conergy products to form a Conergy solar energy system. Every component from one source. Every component with Conergy quality. What more could you ask for? Consulting and services Inverters & accessories Solar modules Complete systems Storage solutions Mounting systems

19 Mounting systems Storage solution Conergy mounting solutions are some of the best-selling in the world. And here's why: patented technology and highquality materials ensure that solar modules stay securely in place. They also enable quick and easy installation, as well as flexible planning. The Conergy sun storage solution increases the share of own consumption to over 70 % or more. The simple principle: the solar power produced by a photovoltaic system is stored and can be used at any time, even during the night. Customers are therefore more independent in the event of electricity price hikes and power cuts. The Conergy storage solution is currently in the test operation. Inverters & accessories Complete systems Conergy string and central inverters supply solar power to the electricity grid with almost no losses. Top class MPP tracking also ensures high electricity yields during variable cloud coverage. And there's more: thanks to Conergy monitoring technology, system operators can exploit the potential of their solar energy systems. Conergy Complete Systems are complete solar energy systems, developed with typical applications in mind. Complete systems can be planned at the touch of a button through and are easy to install. They provide all-round hassle-free peace of mind for both installer and system operator. Overview of other brochures available to download from Partner information Specialist partner information Securely planned. Quickly installed. High efficiency. Impressive comfort. Conergy solar system solutions. Easy to use. Complete. Better. Conergy solar system solutions. Simple. Complete. Better. Mounting systems for solar energy systems Inverters and accessories Conergy Complete for private homes Conergy Complete for companies Conergy sol ar modules 18 19

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