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SolFocus Concentrator PhotovoltaicsSolFocus Concentrator PhotovoltaicsA I d iA I d iAn IntroductionAn IntroductionSeptember, 2010

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Today’s DiscussionToday’s Discussion

What it is and How it WorksValue PropositionValue PropositionAdvantages of this DesignApplication and Deploymentspp p yDiscussion and Q&A

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Wh t it i dWh t it i dWhat it is and What it is and How it WorksHow it Works


SolFocusSolFocus CPV Technology CPV Technology

Concentrating Optical System: 650X ConcentrationHigh Efficiency Multi junction PV Cells: 40% EfficientHigh Efficiency Multi-junction PV Cells: ~40% EfficientDual Axis Tracking: Higher Yield and Match to Demand


SolFocusSolFocus CPV SystemCPV System

Power Unit CPV Panel CPV System

Cassegrain Imaging ConcentratorPrimary Mirror, Secondary Mirror

Receiver UnitTertiary Non-imaging OpticMulti-junction CellHeat Spreader

20 Power Units for 330 Watt Rated Power

28 Panels Mounted on Dual-AxisTracker; 9.24 kW Rated Power


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S lF CPVS lF CPVSolFocus CPV SolFocus CPV Value PropositionValue Proposition


SolFocus CPV Value PropositionSolFocus CPV Value Proposition

L t C t f E iLowest Cost of Energy in Target Locations

Highest Energy Output

Lowest Environmental Impact

Deployment Flexibility & Speed

Proven Quality and yReliability


Lowest Energy Cost In Target LocationsLowest Energy Cost In Target Locations

Highest Energy Production + Increasing Efficiency

Decreasing Manufacturing Costs= Lowest LCOE in Target Markets

Best Si PV Tracked Thin Film

• LCOE numbers encompass all costs including equipment, installation, BOS, repair and replace, maintenance• LCOE calculations assume consistent financial parameters: inflation 2 5%; real discount rate of 7 5%


LCOE calculations assume consistent financial parameters: inflation 2.5%; real discount rate of 7.5%• Source - industry reported data through 2010, projections through 2012• LCOE CSP from: CREDIT SUISSE Equity Research Concentrated Solar Power, September 16 2009

High Energy YieldHigh Energy Yield

Higher Consistent Energy Production

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Consistent Energy Production; Ideal Match to Demand Curve


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Lowest Environmental ImpactLowest Environmental Impact

Optimum Use of LandNo Permanent ShadowingPreserved Wildlife Corridors

Land use for site generating 1 GWh/Year with:SolFocus 25% CPV11% Effi i Thi FilPreserved Wildlife Corridors

Minimized Water Runoff ErosionDistributed Generation

Best in Class Thin Film Land Use: 2.3 acres

SolFocus Land Use: 2.0 acres

11% Efficient Thin Film

Dual Land Usage PossibleFlexible Layout of SitesMinimal Land Coverage/Disruption

Best in Class Thin FilmPermanent Shading: 1.2 acres

SolFocus Panels: 0.4 acres

SolFocus Land Impact: 0.01 acres

Assumptions: SolFocus: 25% efficiency, 20% GCR; Thin Film 11% efficiency, 50% GCR , High DNI location (7.5+ DNI)


Deployment Flexibility and SpeedDeployment Flexibility and Speed

Highly Scalable: 100 kW to 100 MW+Commercial, Industrial, Utility Applications, , y ppFast Deployment, Phased Commissioning, Rapid Revenue Terrain Tolerance Without DisruptionHigh Energy Yield Distributed Generation Near Use Points

20-100+ MW Utility 1 MW Community College

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Proven Quality And ReliabilityProven Quality And Reliability

Proven Reliable Product• Certification: IEC 62108, CEC-listed,• Field Performance Data: 3 years on sun• ~250 million cell hours on sunPredictable Performance and CostPredictable Performance and Cost• Validated Performance and Financial Models• LCOE Analysis: Advanced modelingThird Party ValidationsThird Party Validations• Diligence Reports:

▫ Black & Veatch▫ GarriguesGarrigues

• Validated Field Data: ISFOC, PAW, APS• Validated Energy and Cost Modeling


Ad t fAd t fAdvantages of Advantages of this Designthis Design


Designed for LowDesigned for Low--Cost ManufacturingCost ManufacturingAutomated Volume ManufacturingScalable and Global Manufacturing Capabilities• 50MW capacity 2010p y• 100MW capacity in 2011

Total Manufacturing CapEx: $0.18-$0.24/watt• vs. $2 for Thin Film and $1.25 for Silicon PV

Manufacturing Capex ($/watt)

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SolFocus CPV

Silicon PV

Thin Film

DSBJ Manufacturing Partner, China

Panel Assembly 50MW and Scalable

Meikle AutomationKitchener, Ontario

Module Assembly Equipment

Hexin Manufacturing Partner, China

Tracker Mfg, China100MW Capacity

Applied Manufacturing Technologies,

MichiganManufacturing Development

Primary Mirror ManufacturingMesa, Arizona

32MW and Scalable


World-Class Manufacturing Capabilities and Partners

Manufacturing Development

SolFocus: Factory to FieldSolFocus: Factory to Field


Designed for Performance and ReliabilityDesigned for Performance and Reliability

SolFocus Utilizes Reflective versus Refractive OpticsRugged, Field-Proven Materials: Glass, Aluminum, SteelSignificantly More Compact Panel (folded light path)Hi h A t A lHigher Acceptance AngleGreater Flexibility for Future ImprovementsElectric drive tracker


A li ti dA li ti dApplications and Applications and DeploymentsDeployments


Application of Application of SolFocusSolFocus CPV in US CPV in US

High Solar Resource Regions• U.S. Southwest, Western Plains, High Desert


Global Commercial DeploymentsGlobal Commercial Deployments

Operating or Under ConstructionPalo Alto Wastewater (2007)APS Star Test Facility, Tempe Arizona (2007)

ContractedADP Public Utility, Portugal (2010)Mesa Water, Mesa, Arizona (2010)

KGO, Fremont, California (2008)NELHA, Kona, Hawaii (2008)ISFOC, Spain (2008)EDF Utility, Italy (2009)Victor Valley College Victorville CA (2010)

Others Pending Public Announcement

Victor Valley College, Victorville, CA (2010)Volkswagen, Puebla, Mexico (2010)Salida, Colorado (2010)Alice Springs Airport, Australia (2010)SDG&E San Diego (2010)


BECC, Juarez, Mexico (2010)Crete, Greece (2010)

Victor Valley College Victor Valley College –– 1 MW1 MWVictorville, CA; 7.2 DNICompetitive RFP

• 6 best and final proposals; beat best in class SiPV tracked• 6 best and final proposals; beat best in class SiPV tracked, fixed tilt SiPV and thin film

122 arrays; 6 acres2 5 million kWh/year2.5 million kWh/year• 30% of colleges electricity demand

Rapid DeploymentM h 2010 d b k• March 2010 ground break

• May 2010 completionCollege Economic Analysis*

$• Project cost $4.7M• Estimated LCOE without incentives 8.5¢/kWh• Payback period: 5 years

*College project primarily funded by low cost capitalbonds; reported LCOE reflects the low cost of capital.


Largest CPV Plant in North America

Case Study: Crete Case Study: Crete –– 1.24 MW1.24 MW

Island of Crete, Greece 1.24MW in small distributed generation sites to maximize FITsites to maximize FITEnviron 1: seven 84kW sitesEnviron 2: four 80kW sitesEnviron 3: four 80kW sitesSolFocus systems deployable on challenging terrain


Predictable PerformancePredictable Performance

ISFOC Puertollano: Actual PR: 88.7%, modeled PR: 87.0%

200 kW-DC site (33 arrays) in Puertollano, SpainSF-1000 CPV SystemOperational since Nov 2008

Palo Alto Water: Actual PR: 90.3%, modeled PR: 89.1%

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Measured PR

Mean Expected PR8.4kW array in Palo Alto, CASF-1100 CPV SystemOperational since May 2009


Actual performance consistent with predicted values at SolFocus sites

Discussion and Q&ADiscussion and Q&A

Phil MetzPhil MetzDirector of Business [email protected] +1 (408) 821-8059 Mobile


+1 (408) 821 8059 Mobile

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High Energy YieldHigh Energy Yield

10MW Solar Farm - Energy Output by Location and Technology

Low Temperature Degradation and Dual Axis Tracking Provide


p g gHighest Energy Yield in Target Markets

Lowest Environmental ImpactLowest Environmental Impact

Best Cradle-to-Cradle FootprintL Lif l GHG I t it– Low Lifecycle GHG Intensity

– High Recyclability (97%)– Short Energy Payback

No Water Consumption


Global Application of SolFocus CPVGlobal Application of SolFocus CPV


Case Study: Alice Springs AirportCase Study: Alice Springs AirportAlice Springs Airport, Australia; 7.2 DNI

Competitive RFP• Beat best-in-class thin film and best in class

SiPV• Selected based on “price and iconic

technology”28 Arrays for 235kW providing 30% of the Airport’s28 Arrays for 235kW providing 30% of the Airport’s energy demandRapid Deployment• Ground breaking May ‘10

Note: Image of projected deployment.

Ground breaking May 10• Completion estimation Aug ‘10


Field Experience Field Experience

10 kW site in Tempe, AZOver 3 years of field experience: 45,000+

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APS Star Center

receiver hours on sunIntensive engineering & reliability studies on SF1000 & SF1100

Over 3 years of field data show reliable energy production


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