3. THE SUN IS RISING
Global demand for
solar energy is surging.
The need for renewable energy is evident. And growing.
As worldwide energy demand increases, the supply of fossil fuels
decreases. Coupled with global warming caused by greenhouse
gas emissions, a growing number of governments around the
world agree the current energy model is simply unsustainable.
One answer to this dilemma is as old as the planet itself.
In just one hour the earth receives more energy from the sun
than the world uses in an entire year. Yet solar energy production
accounts for less than 1% of total global energy demand. But this
is changing rapidly – solar energy demand has grown by at least
30% a year for the last 15 years, largely driven by the installation
of photovoltaic (pv) modules.
The future role of solar energy is undeniable. As the only truly
distributed, fully scalable energy source, it has the greatest potential
to address the global need for additional energy – its generation
and distribution. And with the capability to be installed at the point
of consumption, solar pv can improve reliability and reduce the cost
of electricity.
By 2014, worldwide demand for solar energy is expected
to double.
4.
5. Solar energy –
the dawn of a new opportunity.
The market for renewable energy is evolving. Over the past few years, government sponsored
subsidies encouraged large scale investment and development. As a result, the cost of electricity
from renewable energy is fast approaching parity with traditional sources of electricity. In these
markets, renewable energy is now considered by consumers and businesses as a truly viable
alternative to address their electricity needs.
As advanced renewable energy markets make this transition, the demand for distributed energy
is poised to grow dramatically. And as the only truly distributed form of renewable energy, solar is
uniquely positioned to capitalize on this significant opportunity.
New markets are rapidly emerging.
As access to secure, abundant and affordable energy is essential to economic growth, new markets
for solar pv are rapidly emerging. As standards of living improve in the developing world, demand
for electricity will continue to grow. Many of these regions lack the necessary transmission and
distribution infrastructure to deliver electricity from conventional, centralized sources. At the same
time they enjoy a strong and steady source of solar exposure. The necessity of a distributed form
of energy like solar cannot be denied.
Germany and Italy remain the world’s two largest solar pv markets. And the U.S. is projected to
increase from $10 billion to $78 billion by 2015. With strong growth anticipated in existing markets,
and countries like India and China expected to develop quickly into multiple megawatt opportunities,
solar pv will play an increasingly important role in meeting global energy requirements.
Day4 Energy can help you capitalize on the opportunity
of a century. Introducing solarSYSTEMS from Day4 Energy.
As a leading organization in the solar photovoltaic industry, we are looking for organizations that
can help us bring our advanced technology to markets across the globe. As an industry first,
solarSYSTEMS is a franchise that enables you to manufacture, distribute and sell certified DAY4
branded solar modules in your region. It’s a revolutionary approach – a turnkey manufacturing
package that allows you to swiftly establish a production facility and generate revenue growth.
The world’s sources of energy are changing. The time to be a first-mover is now. To build a business.
And an industry.
6. Our business model is revolutionary.
solarSYSTEMS is the final stage of our business model. The first step was to perfect our solar
technology. The next was to develop and refine the manufacturing equipment and processes
to produce that technology, enabling mass production and ensuring market acceptance.
Now we license our proven technology and provide our partners a franchise to manufacture
Day4 branded modules for their local markets.
solarSYSTEMS enables us to expand the Day4 brand beyond our core markets and continue
our long-term focus on discovering new innovations. It’s the logical result of a business model
designed to accelerate the global acceptance of solar power.
7. Your business opportunity is solarSYSTEMS.
We offer a comprehensive program for manufacturing and distributing one of the world’s most
advanced solar modules. We supply an integrated manufacturing package that includes: licenses
for our patented technology and products, proprietary manufacturing processes, set-up and design
of your manufacturing facility, installation of production lines and equipment as well as extensive
sales and marketing support.
Complete training is provided for your production staff, as well as technical and maintenance support.
With solarSYSTEMS, you have access to our suppliers and technology partners – and benefit from
leveraging the combined purchasing power of the entire solarSYSTEMS network to gain the cost
advantages of a significant international buying group.
Finally, you have access to a solid pipeline of pv innovation ensuring you remain at the forefront
of the industry.
8. Our solarSYSTEMS
revolve around you.
We reinvented the way solar cells and modules are engineered.
Now we’re reinventing the way they’re manufactured and marketed.
Day4 solarSYSTEMS is a comprehensive franchise system designed to maximize your earning
potential and ensure your path to success. In addition to specialized manufacturing equipment,
proprietary technology and processes, our people are involved from the design of your
production line through equipment installation, production ramp-up and beyond.
We assist in the set up of a new location or work within your existing facilities. Based upon your
business requirements, we design the appropriate level of automation – manual, semi or highly
automated, and our engineering and technology advisors help configure our proprietary
manufacturing processes and equipment into an efficient operation.
A custom-designed manufacturing package.
As part of solarSYSTEMS, you receive specialized manufacturing equipment, proprietary technology
and specifications including product certifications, all relevant training and documentation. And best
of all, our end-to-end pv cell to module manufacturing technology eliminates stringing and tabbing,
reduces cell breakage rates and enables a lower cost per Wp.
Our specialized equipment and processes are designed to be modular and scalable to meet initial
needs with the capability to grow with increasing demand. Depending on your production line(s)
configuration needs, your package can include:
G foil cutter with punch unit G function-specific conveyers G laminating unit
G manual module buffer G cooling press G various cross-conveyers and trolleys
G cutting tables G profile frame feeding and dispensing unit G framing press G crimper
G junction box setting and dispensing table G cleaning and visual inspection station and turntable
G flasher cabinet G module handling robot G programmed software for your production line
We put our energy into the right place – your success.
Comprehensive training, continuous service and sales support.
Our success depends upon your success. We take partnership seriously and provide guidance
implementing Day4 quality procedures and processes necessary to guarantee product integrity.
To maximize your manufacturing output we oversee complete training for your production staff,
provide initial and ongoing technical and maintenance support and help establish your supply chain
to facilitate beneficial vendor relations.
We coach your sales and marketing team to help them understand how best to promote
Day4 branded solar modules, and supply them with effective sales support materials.
You receive continuous support long after you’ve manufactured your first Day4 solar pv module.
As our solarSYSTEMS expand, so do your economies of scale.
And your access to the latest technology.
As a solarSYSTEMS partner, you join a network of international manufacturers who form a substantial
international buying group. The more partners, the greater the cost benefits are relative to your
competitors. You also have the opportunity to capitalize on our pipeline of future technological
advancements. Again, a significant competitive advantage.
9.
10. Our core business
is solar powered
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., Day4 Energy is a leading global provider
of solar photovoltaic products and solutions based upon advanced, patented technologies.
Over the past three years, we completed the industrial scale-up of our proprietary manufacturing
process and built a strong track record of superior field performance and quality behind the Day4
brand. Today, with solarSYSTEMS, we are making this next generation technology platform available
to partners across the industry.
Our corporate mission involves empowering the growth of the solar industry by perfecting the
technology, facilitating production and growing markets. To achieve this, Day4 Energy has four lines
of business:
solarMODULES
Research, development and sales of leading solar pv modules.
solarPROJECTS
Consulting, design, operations and project management, and maintenance services for large-scale
solar installations.
solarSERVICES
We are developing a suite of specialized services for owners and operators of solar pv installations.
solarSYSTEMS
Comprehensive franchise system for the manufacture
and distribution of Day4 branded modules.
11. Day4 technology shines brighter.
The proprietary and patented technologies used
in Day4 Energy modules deliver cost efficiency and
superior performance in real world conditions.
Day4 Electrode®
The new standard for manufacturing pv cells, as well as contacting and interconnecting
them during module fabrication.
The core of our technology is the patented Day4 Electrode that interconnects solar electric
cells and collects the power they generate. The Day4 Electrode is a direct replacement
of the conventional solar cell soldering process.
The technology is comprised of a polymer film embedded with a number of copper wires specially
coated with a proprietary, low-temperature melting point alloy. This establishes a low-resistance
electrical contact with the surface of the pv cell creating over 2,100 independent electrical contacts.
This seemingly simple change to the standard process triggers a number of far reaching benefits,
including improved PV cells efficiency and mechanical stability, exceptional pv module power density
and long term field performance where it truly matters – under real field conditions.
The result is more kilowatt hours over the lifetime of the product with virtually no power losses.
It also improves power output and performance in both low light conditions and higher temperature
environments compared to standard solar modules.
Guardian™ Technology
Intelligent shade protection for optimum performance and energy yield.
Shade can reduce the efficiency of solar pv modules. Day4 Energy’s Guardian Technology
enables optimum performance from each solar electric module by maximizing the energy yield
under real world operating conditions such as shade from trees, building obstructions, leaves,
moss, snow or dirt.
Conventional solar modules contain three strings, or zones, of interconnected pv cells. When even
a small portion of one string is partially shaded, the entire zone may no longer collect energy,
significantly reducing the module’s capacity.
The flexible cell layout of the Day4 Electrode allows us to design a module with nine operating
segments that function independently. If one is shaded, the other eight keep working. This means
that with Guardian Technology, Day4 Energy pv modules are three times less sensitive to the effects
of shade and debris than traditional pv modules with the ability to install more modules in a fixed
project area.
12. Advanced Technology. More Electricity.
Why Day4 solar pv panels are superior.
Day4 solar pv modules incorporate significant technological advances, all designed to accomplish
one thing – provide more energy in daily operations and over the life-time of the product. The
proprietary and patented technologies used in Day4 Energy modules provide key advantages
over conventional crystalline pv module technology. Here are just a few.
Advantage 1: Superior collection in low light conditions.
Day4 Energy pv cells are designed to perform at higher efficiencies under low light conditions
compared to conventional pv cells. Low light conditions include early morning and late afternoon,
cloudy weather or shade from other buildings. Our pv cells are produced with less silver than
conventional modules that require cell soldering. The introduction of silver in the pv cell generally
leads to reduced levels of cell efficiency under low light conditions.
Advantage 2: Better connection, reliable collection.
The Day4 Electrode® offers a higher level of redundancy in the interconnection of pv cells, resulting
in more electrical contact points distributed throughout the surface of the cell. When exposed to
thermal stress from the daily heating and cooling of the pv module, this yields greater connection
stability compared to traditional, solder-based processes.
Advantage 3: Industry’s best temperature performance.
In pv modules, higher operating temperatures result in lower energy yields. The Day4 Electrode
wires act as a heat-sink. This “self-cooling” pv cell technology helps deliver one of the best
temperature performances in the industry.
Advantage 4: Engineered and built for maximum durability.
The Day4 Electrode continues to collect power from cells even after they break. Our micro-crack
resistant cell technology means that the energy output from Day4 modules is less sensitive to pv
cell breakage than modules made from traditional cell technology. Also, Day4 Energy modules are
built with watertight back-sheet material that contains aluminum foil. This prevents water vapor
from penetrating the module and provides optimal protection in harsh environments.
Advantage 5: Continues collecting when partially covered.
The flexibility of the Day4 Electrode led to the development of Guardian™ Technology. Day4 modules
are three times less sensitive to the effects of shading, debris, snow or even a single leaf. This allows
for installation in previously unsuitable areas.
13.
14. See the light. Reap the profits.
Become part of Day4 solarSYSTEMS.
We’re looking for forward-thinking and innovative entrepreneurs excited about manufacturing and
selling high performance solar pv modules in their local markets. Whether inside or outside the solar
energy sector, the ideal solarSYSTEMS partner is interested in growing their existing business within
a targeted region and who has:
G Access to initial and working capital commensurate with the size of manufacturing facility
G An established sales organization and distribution networks
G Local knowledge within their chosen markets
G Manufacturing experience in a large volume, high quality market
G Renewable energy market experience, preferably pv solar
Interested in owning your own solarSYSTEM?
Please send us your name, contact information, and company details by email to:
solarsystems@day4energy.com
Partnership applications can be downloaded at www.day4solarsystems.com.
For more information about Day4 Energy
visit www.day4energy.com
