The agenda outlines presentations on the Sovello company, its solar products, production processes and quality controls, and a question and answer session. Sovello is a fully integrated manufacturer of solar components with facilities in Germany and Canada. It uses rigorous testing and quality standards throughout production to ensure high performance and reliability of its modules over 30 years. Recent reference projects utilizing Sovello modules include installations for Toronto Electric and the Peel District School Board.

1. May 16, 2012
Ainsworth Electric

2. Agenda
Agenda Time
Introductions 5 min
Sovello Company Presentation 5 min
Product Presentation 20 min
Process & Quality Presentation 15 min
Question and Answers 15 min

4. A member of the German-based Sovello
Group
Sovello:
> Fully integrated manufacturer of solar wafers, cells and modules with 200 MW
capacity and 1,200 employees in Germany and 40 MW capacity in Ontario
> Joint Venture of Q-Cells, Evergreen and REC in 2005 and became a 100%
Ventizz Capital Partners portfolio company on April 26th, 2010
> Soventix Canada Inc. is a member of Sovello Group responsible for local
content module assembly and developing project business in Ontario.

5. Technology Partner: Celestica
• Sovello’s technology partner for solar module
manufacturing in Ontario, Celestica, is a provider of
innovative supply chain solutions with a high-
quality product track record.
• All modules are produced at the Toronto facility and At a Glance:
fulfill local content requirements. 2009 Revenue: US $6.1
• Produced under ISO 9001 (Quality Management) billion
and 14001 (Environmental Management). Employees: Over 33,000
worldwide
Headquarters: Toronto,
Canada
Locations: Approximately
20 manufacturing and
design facilities worldwide
Listings: The Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX), New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE)

6. Sovello Modules: Critical System Component
High Quality Components
Mitigate Risks and Ensure Optimal Energy
Production.
Quality In, Quality Out.
State of the Art Manufacturing
Industry Leading Manufacturing Equipment.
Uncompromising Quality Standards.
Positive Output Tolerance
Positive Energy Yield Ensures Guaranteed
Earnings.
Outstanding Stability
Longevity Beyond 30 Years.

7. Reliable High
Performance

8. Main power classes at a glance
SV-S-275 SV-S-280 SV-S-285 SV-S-290 SV-S-295 SV-P-225 SV-P-230 SV-P-235 SV-P-240 SV-P-245
Project Pro S Series Project Pro P Series
Nominal Power W 275 280 285 290 295 225 230 235 240 245
Output Tolerance W 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9
Pmpp, max W 279.9 284.9 289.9 294.9 299.9 229.9 234.9 239.9 244.9 249.9
Pmpp, min W 275 280 285 290 295 225 230 235 240 245
Module Efficiency % 14.4 14.6 14.9 15.1 15.4 14.0 14.4 14.7 15.0 15.3
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9. Main power classes at a glance
Positive Output Tolerance +4.9 W
A Sovello Project Pro SV-P 240 module provides
SV-S-275 SV-S-280 SV-S-285 SV-S-290 SV-S-295 SV-P-225 SV-P-230 SV-P-235 SV-P-240 SV-P-245
an output power between 240 Watt and 244.9 Watt.
Project Pro S Series Project Pro P Series
Nominal Power W 275 280 285 290 295 225 230 235 240 245
Output Tolerance W 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9 0/+4.9
Pmpp, max W 279.9 284.9 289.9 294.9 299.9 229.9 234.9 239.9 244.9 249.9
Pmpp, min W 275 280 285 290 295 225 230 235 240 245
Module Efficiency % 14.4 14.6 14.9 15.1 15.4 14.0 14.4 14.7 15.0 15.3
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10. Positive Output Tolerance
Standard +/- 3 % Sorted
235 W 235 W … 235 W 235 W X 12 = 2,820 W
Nominal
+2% -3% +3%
Operational 227.9 W X 12 = 2,734.8 W
239.7 W 227.9 W 242.1 W
-85.2 W / String
Limiting Panel
z
Positive Output Tolerance + 4.9 W Sorted
Nominal 235 W 235 W … 235 W 235 W X 12 = 2,820 W
Operational +3.9 W +2.2 W +4.3 W
237.2 W X 12 = 2,846.4 W
238.9 W 237.2 W 239.3 W
+26.4 W / String
Limiting Panel
For 10 kW system Investment Profit/Loss
Standard - 85.2 X 4 Strings = - 340.8 W
- $ 750 - $ 6,540
Positive Sorted + 26.4 X 4 Strings = +105.6 W
+ $ 230 +$ 2,030 1
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11. INTERTEK CERTIFIED – according to CSA and
UL Standards
Compliant with
CSA and UL
standards
>> Sovello modules are Intertek
certified which is compliant with
both CSA and UL standards.
• Accelerated Performance Degradation
• Accelerated UV
• Accelerated Temperature and Thermal Cycling
• Accelerated Structural Degradation
• Mechanical, Vibration and Shock Cycling
• Thermal Cycling
• Miami-Dade County Testing (salt spray and humidity)
• Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT)
• Failure Mode Verification Testing (FMVT)
• Accelerated Reliability Testing
>> As well, the product is CEC
listed.
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12. UL 1703 & IEC 61215/61730 CERTIFIED
UL 1703 Certified
>> In Accordance with:
• National Electrical Code
& Canadian Electrical
Code
• NFPA 70 (National Fire
Prevention Association)
• Model Building Codes
>> Max Voltage 1000V
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13. Panel construction
1 Aluminium frame, 2 Seal, 3 Glass, 4 Encapsulating EVA, 5 Crystalline cell, 6 Tedlar sheet
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14. Continuous Quality Assurance for all
Processes
Standardized processes
Preventive measures
Quality Gates
Receipt of goods Production Outgoing goods
> Selected quality checks from monitoring the receipt of goods up to module inspection
> Quality standards ensure the high quality claim of our products
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15. Factory layout
III.
EVA Electrical Electro-
placing Layup Interconnection luminescence
I. Back sheet
positioning
Glass
Inspection & II.
Washing
Lamination
Cell Stringing
V. Cool
IV. down
Labeling Electrical
Flashing Framing Connection
& sorting
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16. TeamTechnik Tabbing / Stringing
Electrical interconnection
between cells is done
using a fully automated
TeamTechnik Tabber/
Stringer TT2500.
• Interconnection
material is Ulbrich
tinned precision
copper flat wire.
• Infrared soldering
• +/-1℃ soldering
temperature
• Cell pre-heating and
active cooling ensure
long-term material
integrity.
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17. Industry Leading
ElectroLuminescence (EL) Test
Electro Luminescence
• Sovello are the Only
Ontario made modules
conducting in-line EL
testing on every single
module manufactured.
• Reverse voltage on z
panel.
• Panel emmits IR light
(non visible infra-red
light).
• IR camera shows • Instant detection of non-visible quality failures.
possible cracks, shunts • Preventing short circuit failures.
and cell breakage. • Used to ensure manufacturing ‘equipment
• Hot/Dead spots easily acceptance’ of post lamination processes.
identified by failure Downstream steps are verified on a regular
catalogue. basis to verify consistent quality of
manufacturing equipment.
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18. Lamination & Cooling Process
z
2 Stage Bürkle Laminator
• Circulated thermal oil provides uniform platen
temperature (+/- 2°). • Superior, even
• Controlled cooling of modules under pressure lamination process.
preventing module from warping, lamination • Defects and
bubbles and incomplete material combination. inconsistencies
• Uniform and repeatable process control. prevented by active
cooling.
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19. Flashing - Panel Output Forecast
x 60 Conversion
4.2 Wp 252 Wp 244.44 Wp
losses
240 Wp Power Class
z
240 W 245 W 250 W
power classes
real output
244.44 W
Real output measured by
flash testing
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20. Typical Failure
random failure
system failure
Quality gates on site
Preventive testing
in Germany
z time
Delamination Glass Deformation & Short Circuit
Breakage
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21. Sovello Quality Program
Each solar module is tested according to our rigorous quality standards
Mechanical tests Electrical tests Endurance tests
z
> performance under
outdoor conditions
> mechanical load test > module performance under > damp heat test
> stability of connections STC / NOCT conditions > alternating temperature
> hail test > hot spot test test
> reverse current overload > damp freeze test
test
> insulation test under wet
conditions
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22. Endurance Test
Endurance tests
> damp heat test
> alternating temperature
test
> damp freeze test
z
Damp heat test
Simulation of module long lasting
Duration: 2000 h under outdoor conditions
Temperature: 85° C
Relative humidity: 85% Preventing module delamination
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23. Mechanical Tests
Mechanical tests
> mechanical load test
> stability of connectors
> hail test
z
Mechanical Load Test
Materials withstand maximum
Maximum load testing of frame, glass and loads of snow and wind
different support rail positions
Preventing glass and frame breakage
Max. load test according to IEC/UL 5.4 kN/m2
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24. Outdoor Field Test & 3rd Party Tests
Outdoor test installation at production facility Thalheim, Germany
Only field tests show performance and 3rd party tests show Sovello modules’
resilience to outdoor conditions high quality and outstanding
performance under outdoor
conditions
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25. Outlook – Research & Development
Queen’s University
Kingston
- 215W Micro-inverter
- AC Module 200 W / 250 W
Continuous product
development of Canadian
technology for the world 215W (AC) Micro-inverter,
50 year product with a 25 year warranty
market
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26. Product Roadmap
The Future
• Eliminate
Engineering
Tomorrow • Solar as an
Appliance
• Smart Grid Ready
• Active / Reactive
Power
• Plug & Play
Today
• SolarBox™
• Safe, Reliable
Performance
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27. Reference Project – Toronto Electric
Financed by
Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto
Toronto Electric, 70 kW, installed Sep 2010
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28. Reference Project – Peel District School
Board - Treeline Public School
Peel District School Board, 150kW
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29. Further Information
Soventix Canada Inc.
120 Front St. East, Suite 204
Toronto, ON, M5A 4L9
Canada
+1 416 868 1617
info@sovello.ca
www.sovello.ca
https://twitter.com/#!/SovelloCanada
http://www.youtube.com/user/SovelloCanad
Thank you for your time!