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Company profile Bosch Solar Energy AG As Bosch Solar Energy AG, we are responsible for solar energy business operations in the Bosch Group. Together with our subsidiaries, we are a leading supplier of silicon and CIS-based photovoltaic products with a consistent focus on exceptional product quality. Company details Headquarter: Production locations: Products: Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany Arnstadt, Germany; Erfurt, Germany; Brandenburg/Havel, Germany; Prenzlau, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Vénissieux, France cells, modules, mounting systems, solar power plants Executive management: Holger von Hebel (CEO), Jürgen Pressl (COO), Dr. Volker Nadenau (CTO), Peter Schneidewind (CSO)

In one hour, the sun sends to Earth as much energy as the entire world population consumes in one whole year. Holger von Hebel, CEO From small-scale plants for single family homes to finished large-scale photovoltaic projects, we offer high-quality solar cells and modules for photovoltaic power generation. With our high-efficiency crystalline and thin film products, we consciously focus on a sustainable, environmentally friendly type of silicon and CIS-based solar power generation. As a strong, globally active company in the photovoltaics sector, we contribute to environmental protection on a daily basis with our solar cells and modules and thus help to avoid producing carbon dioxide while generating energy. To ensure that photovoltaics accounts for a large share in a renewable, sustainable energy mix in the future and that it can compete against conventional forms of energy, we permanently improve efficiency in our cells and modules. Furthermore we work on reducing manufacturing costs and develop innovative solar cells and module concepts for the future. In doing so, we consistently focus on exceptional product quality. Our products meet the highest European quality standards. Our high-performance solar cells and modules enable us to offer excellent cost effectiveness for our partners and end clients. We offer a long-term, reliable partnership for the whole product lifecycle and beyond. It is our goal to extend technology leadership over the whole value chain.

Our products Bosch Solar Energy stands for the claim to be a reliable partner, to ensure an outstanding price/ performance ratio and to deliver the highest product quality. Our impressive performance and know-how are reflected in our product portfolio with which we cover the complete value creation chain of photovoltaics: Solar modules Bosch Solar Cell 3BB C3 1200 Solar cells Bosch Solar Module c-si M 60 c-si M 60 EU 30117

Elevation system Bosch Solar Module c-si M 48 Bosch Solar Module c-si P 60 Bosch Solar Module µm-si plus (EU1410 and NA1110) Bosch Solar Rack Slide and Slide f

Crystalline Solar Cells Bosch Solar Energy AG Exceptional product quality Our Bosch solar cells are subjected to a full reverse-current resistance test. Bosch solar cells feature a very low reverse current of less than 1.5 A at 12 V. Cell performance is also measured in compliance with IEC standards 60904 and 60981 and with regard to solar spectral irradiance distribution in compliance with IEC 60904-3 ed. 2 2008. High annual yields Our monocrystalline cells guarantee a better performance in weak light than our competitors. High annual yields can thus be achieved, even at sub-optimal levels of sunlight. Stable performance rates In its solar cell manufacturing processes, Bosch uses high purity silicon, high quality ingots and wafers out of its own production. This enables us to achieve consistently high performance with our solar cells. General information Packaging: The smallest unit is a pack of 150, which is fully tested for performance and quality Suitable for the digital recording of incoming goods using a barcode system Production and quality control: Fully compliant with IEC 60904 and IEC 60891 Full reverse-current resistance testing Regular calibration to Fraunhofer ISE standards

Bosch Solar Cell M 3BB C3 1200 Our monochrystalline solar cells offer impressive features including: High annual yields, even with sub-optimal levels of sunlight, thanks to excellent performance in weak light conditions Exceptionally stable performance thanks to using purest silicon and to high-resistance wafers, produced in-house Improved cell processing as a result of narrow performance tolerances Reliability of short and long term supply, due to high production capacity Pioneering 3-busbar technology reduces the series resistance and helps to boost the power output in the module Product features Dimensions Diagonal Average thickness Front contacts ( ) Back contacts (+) Dark reverse current Electrical data Output 156 mm x 156 mm (±0.5 mm) pseudosquare 205 mm ±1 mm 190 μm (+/ 30 µm) 3 busbars (silver) with 1.5 mm width, textured surface with silicon nitride anti-reflective coating 3 rows of soldering pads (silver) with a pad width of 2.9 mm, full surface aluminium BSF Irev < 1.5 A @ 12 V Plus category + 50 / 0 mw 4.19 4.39 Wp

Crystalline Solar Modules Bosch Solar Energy AG Exceptionally high product quality Bosch crystalline solar modules are monitored throughout their entire processing chain, from silicon ingots pulling to module production. Measuring devices calibrated on a regular basis enable the performance of solar modules to be measured under standard test conditions. Easy and safe installation is guaranteed for our crystalline modules as a result of good mechanical stability and the ready-made holes for installing different grounding systems. Good annual yields on a long-term basis The first-rate product quality in Bosch solar cells ensures excellent performance and a very high efficiency ratio (up to 245 Wp / 14,9 % modules) even with sub-optimal levels of sunlight. Global awareness of the Bosch brand The Bosch brand can be resold more easily as it maintains its value for end customers on a long-term basis. Bosch unites long-term strategic vision, innovative spirit and efficient processes with its core competencies to provide a basis for consistent further development throughout the company. General information Warranty terms: 10-year product warranty 25-year performance warranty (90 % up to 10 years, 80 % up to 25 years) Product certification in compliance with IEC 61215 (ed. 2) Product certification in compliance with UL 1703 (USA & Canada-version) Protection class II or IEC 61730 Salt corrosion resistance tested IEC 61701 CE conformity

Bosch Solar Module c-si M 60 Bosch Solar Module c-si M 60 EU 30117 Our crystalline solar modules offer impressive features including: Excellent quality assured through use of the best Europeanstandard components Excellent processing and long-term stability right along the value-added chain Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Professional customer service with unbureaucratic order and complaint processing carried out by designated contact persons Simple and secure installation with dovetailed Bosch Solar Rack products Product features Power classes Electrical data Design Cells 225 Wp, 230 Wp, 235 Wp, 240 Wp, 245 Wp 0/+4.99 Wp Glass-film laminate Anodized aluminum frame Connection box (IP 65) with 3 bypass diodes Weather-resistant rear film (white) 60 monocrystalline solar cells in 156 mm x 156 mm format Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight c-si M 60 manufacturer 13 1659.5 988.0 40.0 24 c-si M 60 manufacturer 14 1680.0 990.0 50.0 21 c-si M 60 EU 30117 1660.0 990.0 50.0 21 x, y, z in mm, ±2 mm; weight in kg ±0.5

Bosch Solar Module c-si M 48 Our crystalline solar modules offer impressive features including: Excellent quality assured through use of the best Europeanstandard components Excellent processing and long-term stability right along the value-added chain Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Professional customer service with unbureaucratic order and complaint processing carried out by designated contact persons Simple and secure installation with dovetailed Bosch Solar Rack products Product features Power classes Electrical data Design Cells 180 Wp, 185 Wp, 190 Wp, 195 Wp, 200 Wp 0/+4.99 Wp Glass-film laminate Anodized aluminum frame Connection box (IP 65) with 3 bypass diodes Weather-resistant rear film (white) 48 monocrystalline solar cells in 156 mm x 156 mm format Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight c-si M 48 1343.0 988.0 40.0 16 x, y, z in mm, ±2 mm; weight in kg ±0.5

Bosch Solar Module c-si P 60 Our crystalline solar modules offer impressive features including: Excellent quality assured through use of the best Europeanstandard components Excellent processing and long-term stability right along the value-added chain Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Professional customer service with unbureaucratic order and complaint processing carried out by designated contact persons Simple and secure installation with dovetailed Bosch Solar Rack products Product features Power classes Electrical data Design Cells 205 Wp, 210 Wp, 215 Wp, 220 Wp, 225 Wp 0/+4.99 Wp Glass-film laminate Anodized aluminum frame Connection box (IP 65) with 3 bypass diodes Weather-resistant rear film (white) 60 polycrystalline solar cells in 156 mm x 156 mm format Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight c-si P 60 1659.5 988.0 40.0 22 x, y, z in mm, ±2 mm; weight in kg ±0.5

Bosch Solar Module c-si M 60 S Our crystalline solar modules offer impressive features including: Excellent quality assured through use of the best Europeanstandard components Excellent processing and long-term stability right along the value-added chain Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Professional customer service with unbureaucratic order and complaint processing carried out by designated contact persons Simple and secure installation with dovetailed Bosch Solar Rack products Uniform look for attractive solar power systems Product features Power classes Electrical data Design Cells 225 Wp, 230 Wp, 235 Wp, 240 Wp, 245 Wp 0/+4.99 Wp Glass-film laminate Black, anodized aluminum frame Connection box (IP 65) with 3 bypass diodes Weather-resistant rear film (black) 60 monocrystalline solar cells in 156 mm x 156 mm format Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight c-si M 60 S 1662.0 992.0 42.0 22 x, y, z in mm, ±2 mm; weight in kg ±0.5

Thin Film Solar Modules Bosch Solar Energy AG Quick and easy installation Our glass-glass thin-film modules can be very quickly installed onto their mounting system due to the ideally matched components, structural elements and substructure materials produced in-house at Bosch. Changes in temperature over the course of a year can cause mechanical deformation in framework systems. Using Bosch s innovative slide-in technology ensures such changes in shape no longer have a negative impact on our thin-film modules, in comparison to conventional clamping technology. Long-lasting high product quality We provide a five-year product warranty and twenty-five year performance warranty with our thin-film modules. The exceptional product quality is assured not only by reduced module performance tolerances of 0/+4.99 Wp, but also by a high mechanical load-carrying capacity of up to 2 400 Pa provided by the heat-strengthened glass. We monitor and optimize our solar modules by measuring the current-voltage characteristic when contact bands are attached and after thin-film modules are completed. Good annual yields on a long-term basis As a result of their efficient performance in weak light, Bosch thin-film modules utilize sunlight all day long, even at dawn or dusk. They also feature a lower temperature coefficient in comparison to crystalline modules. General information Warranty terms: 5-year product warranty 25-year performance warranty (90 % up to 12 years, 80 % up to 25 years) Product certification in compliance with IEC 61646 and IEC 61730 Product certification in compliance with UL 1703 (USA & Canada-version) CEC-Listed (North America)

Coming soon Bosch Solar Module µm-si plus EU1410 Our thin-film modules offer impressive features including: Excellent annual yields for you and your customers, using non-toxic materials Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Simple and secure installation whit dovetailed Bosch Solar Rack products Good usage options on e.g. east-facing, west-facing and slightly sloping roofs Product features Power classes Electrical data Design Cells 100 Wp, 105 Wp, 110 Wp, 115 Wp, 120 Wp 0/+4.99 Wp Frameless glass-glass laminate Heat-strengthened front glass PVB (white) or EVA film Heat-strengthened rear glass Connection box without bypass diode MC 4 plug-in connector system IP 65 protection rating for connection box Amorphous and microcrystalline silicon Multi-junction cell Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight µm-si plus EU1410 1300.0 1100.0 7.1 25 x, y in mm, 1/ +3 mm; weight in kg ±0.7

Bosch Solar Module µm-si plus NA1110 Product certification in compliance with UL 1703 (USA & Canada-version) Our thin-film modules offer impressive features including: Excellent annual yields for you and your customers, using non-toxic materials Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Simple and secure installation whit dovetailed Bosch Solar Rack products Good usage options on e.g. east-facing, west-facing and slightly sloping roofs Product features Power classes Electrical data Design Cells 100 Wp, 105 Wp, 110 Wp, 115 Wp 0/+4.99 Wp Frameless glass-glass laminate Heat-strengthened front glass PVB (white) or EVA film Heat-strengthened rear glass Connection box with bypass diode MC 4 plug-in connector system IP 65 protection rating for connection box Amorphous and microcrystalline silicon Multi-junction cell Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight µm-si plus NA1110 51.18 in 1 300.0 43.31 in 1 100.0 0.28 in 7.1 x, y in mm, 1 / +3 mm; weight in kg ±0.7 55 lb 25

Bosch Solar Rack Slide new at Bosch Solar Energy AG High-quality addition to the Bosch product line powered by Rexroth! The new mounting systems fulfill the high Bosch standard: the connection of excellent technical expertise with innovative products and solutions. Flexibility and security! The Bosch Solar Rack Slide can be used for both framed and unframed modules, this allows it to be flexibly used for outdoor and rooftop projects and allows both a vertical and a horizontal* installation direction. The longitudinal load pick up on both sides over the entire module length creates high installation security and guarantees maximum stability; the security bolt ensures permanent anti-theft protection (Rack Slide f). More than a product Service by Bosch! Our experts support you in the planning of your solar system and accompany you through the implementation process. We guarantee 100 % supply security and adjust the delivery time to your schedule or delivery punctually for the planned project phase. * Horizontal installation direction only applicable for crystalline modules.

Our solar power plants Bosch Solar Energy develops land for both private and institutional investors across the world which is suitable for the erection of a solar power plant. Bosch Solar Energy plans for all possibilities of outdoor, rooftop and facade systems with innovative technology on the basis of yield and efficiency calculations and creates the entire technical design for all system components. Solar power plant in Ronneburg, Germany

Solar power plants Bosch Solar Energy AG A turnkey solar power plant from Bosch Bosch solar power plants consist of a complete solution from a single source, including everything from Bosch s own solar modules and mounting systems to the installation of a complete solar park. Twenty-five people can on average install up to 5 000 thin-film modules per day, with a realistic breakage rate of 0.05 percent. Optimum quality management We carry out comprehensive quality control on our Bosch solar power systems at all stages, from planning and initial operation right to operational management. Quality testing is assured by optional certification through organizations like the Fraunhofer Institute. Financial security By using components exclusively from Bosch, your entire project can be implemented flexibly and efficiently while taking local circumstances into consideration. Bosch is also in a strong financial position and has exceptional credit ratings. More benefits: Customized project planning of turnkey solar power plants according to client s requirements, and optimum solar plant maintenance and care Secure financial investment due to solid structures of a globally active company Projects can be implemented worldwide by using existing international infrastructures and networks Bundling of expertise at Bosch Solar Energy, based on employees experience and know-how, and cooperation with renowned partners and technical teams

Bosch solar power plant Stuttgart, Germany Type of system Rooftop Year of manufacture 2009 Total area (in m 2 ) 7000 Number of modules (in units) 4247 Rated capacity of plant (in MWp) 0.96 Annual electricity output, approx. (in kwh) 870000 CO2 savings/year (in tons) 609 Power consumption for a four-person household (in kwh) 3500 Electricity generation for a four-person household (in units) 250 Bosch solar power plant, Freight Traffic Center, Erfurt, Germany Type of system Ground mounted Year of manufacture 2009 Total area (in m 2 ) 130000 Number of modules (in units) 21898 Rated capacity of plant (in MWp) 2.01 Annual electricity output, approx. (in kwh) 1788000 CO2 savings/year (in tons) 1251.60 Power consumption for a four-person household (in kwh) 3500 Electricity generation for a four-person household (in units) 511

Bosch Solar Energy AG Wilhelm-Wolff-Str. 23 99099 Erfurt Germany Tel. +49 361 2195-0 Fax +49 361 2195-1599 sales.se@de.bosch.com Robert Bosch S.p.A. Via M.A. Colonna 35 20149 Milan Italy Tel. +39 02 3696 2983 Fax +39 02 3696 8593 sales.se@it.bosch.com Robert Bosch France 32 avenue Michelet 93404 Saint Ouen France Tel. +33 1 40107711 sales.se@fr.bosch.com Robert Bosch España S.A. Hermanos García Noblejas, 19 28037 Madrid Spain Tel. +34 91 410 40 76 Fax +34 91 410 40 78 sales.se@es.bosch.com Robert Bosch Unipessoal Lda. Av. Infante D. Henrique Lt 2E e 3E 1801-805 Lisbon Portugal Tel. +351 21 8500-132 Fax +351 21 8500-173 sales.se@pt.bosch.com Bosch Solar Energy Corporation 2988 Campus Dr. Suite 100 San Mateo, CA 94403 USA Tel. +1 650 356 3105 Fax +1 650 525 0848 sales.se@us.bosch.com Robert Bosch Australia Pty.Ltd. Locked Bag 66 Clayton South Victoria 3169 Australia Tel. +61 03 9541 3912 Fax +61 03 9541 7766 sales.se@au.bosch.com Bosch Limited Hosur Road, Adugodi Bangalore - 560 030 India Tel. +91 80 6657 1600 Mobil +91 9741496854 sales.se@in.bosch.com Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd 11 Bishan Street 21 Singapore 573943 Singapore Tel. +65 6 258-5511 Fax +65 6 571-2900 sales.se@sg.bosch.com www.bosch-solarenergy.com Version: 2011/05