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INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULE PORTFOLIOCreating assets in Indian Projects
WHAT’S ON TODAY’S AGENDA?
1. Q-CELLS AT A GLANCE
2. INTRODUCTION TO Q.SMART
3. QUALITY AT Q-CELLS
2INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
WHAT’S ON TODAY’S AGENDA?
1. Q-CELLS AT A GLANCE
2. INTRODUCTION TO Q.SMART
3. QUALITY AT Q-CELLS
3INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
No. 5 in the entire world (No. 1 in Europe) in terms of production volume1
Q-Cells is among the leading system integrators in the world (460 MWp)2
Successful deployment of a cumulative 3 GWp x-si cells around the world3
Q-Cells at a glance
4INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
Cells and Modules trusted by consumers across the world5
12 years of experience in the entire PV production chain4
Successful deployment of a cumulative 3 GWp x-si cells around the world3
Highly innovative products made with the future in mind 6
a leader in the world of
photovoltaics
Q-Cells: A company born in Germany, but with export share > 50 %
Q-CELLS SYSTEMS INDIA PVT LTD,
BANGALORE
5INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
Q-Cells Product Portfolio includes several highly innovative products
SOLAR CELLSMonocrystalline and
multicrystalline
SOLAR MODULESCrystalline and CIGS
thin-film solar modules
SOLAR POWER SYSTEMSResidential, commercial & industrial systems
as well as medium- to large-sized solar power
plant facilities
6INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
Q.SMARTQ.PRO
WHAT’S ON TODAY’S AGENDA?
1. Q-CELLS AT A GLANCE
2. INTRODUCTION TO Q.SMART
3. QUALITY AT Q-CELLS
7INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
Q.SMART offers the world’s highest thin film efficiency modules
HIGHEST POWER CLASS OF ALL THIN FILM TECHNOLOGIES
8INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
© Photon, 03/2011
� IEC 61646 (ed.2) (certified by VDE): functionality and life time
� IEC 61730 (certified by VDE): safety
� UL 1703 (certified by CSA)
� MCS
PRODUCT CERTFICATION
Q.SMART has a very strong roadmap planned with even higher efficiencies
9INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
All aperture areas efficiencies
Q.SMART has a very strong roadmap planned with rapid cost reductions
� Cost reduction of more than 60% over last year due to:
� Scale-effects (ramp-up)
� Efficiency increase of > 1 percentage point
� Yield increase by 22 percentage points since January
2010
PRODUCTION COST PRODUCTION COST REDUCTION TO < 0.5 $/Wp
10INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
� Expansion of supplier base
� Process optimization
� Increased uptime
� Still significant cost-optimization potential for both fabs
after ramp-up
� Expansion of additional 500 MW with next-generation
production technologies would allow cost reduction to
< 0.5 $/Wp
Dec
2008
Sep
2008
Sep
2009
Jun
2009
Mar
2009
Dec
2009
+ 500
MW
Mar
2011
Dec
2010
Sep
2010
Jun
2010
Mar
2010
Q.SMART UF L - THE BEST YIELDS EVEN ON FLAT ROOFSZaragoza Aragon, Spain
Flat roof: 3-7°System size: 861 kWpIn operation since: May 2010
Q.SMART outperforms simulations
11INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
In operation since: May 2010Simulated yield: 1256 kWh/kWp (12 months)Actual yield: 1495 kWh/kWp (12 months) ���� 19 % more than expected
Q.SMART delivers 19 % more yield than expected –an advantage for our customers
MONITORED REFERENCE FACILITY
Project: Alice SpringsSite: Alice Springs, AustraliaCapacity: 5.61 kWp
Q.SMART outperforms competition in hot sunny regions
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Capacity: 5.61 kWpOrientation: NorthInclination: 20°Website: http://www.dkasolarcentre.com.au/
Q.SMART performs better than the competition when put under extreme climate conditions
Q.SMART outperforms competition under rooftop conditions (suboptimal inclination, orientation)
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h/k
Wp
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Q.SMART c-Si Canada c-Si China c-Si USA
360°EFFICIENCY – FOR MORE INSTALLATION OPTIONSResidential facility Braunfels, North 45° Germany
Orientation: 45° NorthInstallation capacity: 1.8 kWpIn operation since: April 2009
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In operation since: April 2009Actual yield: 705 kWh/kWp
5 % higher yield than the best of the competitionExternal monitoringQ.SMART generates the highest yields on flat roofs and roofs facing East, West and even North
MARCO POLO AIRPORT IN VENICEFLAT ROOF
Capacity: 612 kWpIn operation since: June 2010
Q.SMART has safety features that are relevant for
airport installation
14INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
Q.Smart meets all safety standards
Q.SMART references include the largest CIGS photovoltaic project in the world
Q-CELLS CUSTOMER INSTALLATION IN AMMERLAND, GERMANY
Capacity: 20.8 MWp
In operation since: October 2011
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Q.SMART references includes the National Solar Mission project
Q.SMART UF L – SUPPLY TO INDIA, UNDER NSMQ-CELLS CUSTOMER INSTALLATION IN JODHPUR, INDIA
Capacity: 5.0 MW AC
Q.Smart meets all stringent criteria required by
16INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
Q.Smart meets all stringent criteria required by Indian customers under Solar Mission
Q-SMART simulation shows excellent performance in Indian conditions
Module Type Wp
Module
quality loss
Module
mismatch
loss
Specific yield
( kWh/kWp) PR Remarks
Q.SMART UFL 110 -2.5% 1% 1782 83.7% LSE and positive sorting
USA_ CdTe 80 2% 2% 1759 82.6% power +/- 5%
c-Si 280 2% 2% 1643 77.2% power +/- 5%
17INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
Assumptions:
� Meteonorm weather data with specific site coordinates
� Yield figures till Inverter output
� Schneider 500 GTE Inverter
� DC ohmic loss of 1.5%, Soling loss 2%
� Loss due to temperature and Irradiance etc. calculated in PVSYST
� No shading loss considered
� Parez Radiation model
� Albedo 0.2
PVSYST version 5.51 onwards has updated .PAN files for QSMART modules
The next phase of evolution of Q.SMART will result in a expansion of Production Facilities
18INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
Capacity: 500 MWpCapex: < 1.1 $/WpProduction cost: 0.5 $/WP
WHAT’S ON TODAY’S AGENDA?
1. Q-CELLS AT A GLANCE
2. INTRODUCTION TO Q.SMART
3. QUALITY AT Q-CELLS
19INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
The ugly side of product robustness of modules in field conditions in India, and also elsewhere
20INTRODUCTION TO Q-CELLS MODULES PORTFOLIO : CREATINGASSETS IN INDIAN PROJECTS ���� FINALMANASIJ KAR���� BANGALORE, SEMINAR ON GERMAN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES���� NOVEMBER 2011
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1.Solar Energy Centre at SolarCon 2010
2.SunPower at NREL International PV Module QA Forum Meeting 2011
There are three main factors for the underperformance of modules on the field
• The experience of manufacturers currently supplying modules is limited
1. Many industry participants are new to PV
2. Internal QA processes not at required standard
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• The manufacturer’s attitude to quality varies and customer service
2. Internal QA processes not at required standard
• Newly understood phenomenon like Potential induced degradation (PID) are not accounted for, in manufacturing process
3. Lack of R&D for long-term performance
But wait, isn't product & performance guaranteed by manufacturers? Unfortunately “it depends”.
“The Limited Warranty does not apply to any PV Modules which have been
subjected to (…) electrical surges, lightning, flood, fire, vandalism, tampering,
accidental breakage, mold discoloration, or other events beyond <Supplier’s>
control, including without limitation any technological or physical event or
condition that is not reasonably known or understood at the time the Customer
purchased the PV Modules”
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-- An extract from a warranty clause from a Tier-1 Chinese cSi module manufacturer
Fact: It could be worse with modules with Tier-2,3 manufacturers
Q-Cells has established one of Europe’s largest PV testing conditions in a manufacturing premise
The Module Test Line has the following facilities
� 16 climate chambers for reliability test (capacity for 240 crystalline modules or 720 thin-film modules)
� 4 light soaking + 3 UV-systems
� 2 flashers (VDE recognized) � additional tests ( outdoor exposure, mech. stress, hail impact, dyn. load, etc) � All tests and test equipment is approved and accredited from VDE, especially IEC61215,
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� All tests and test equipment is approved and accredited from VDE, especially IEC61215, 61646, 61730 and UL1703
� All results and measurement data are recognized by VDE (TDAP)
Q-Cells modules have been one of the few to receive the VDE Quality Tested (VQT) certificate
• Identification� Easy to verify ID-Number: unique product
identifier and can be verified on-line � Separate VDE-Certificate for every product
containing the most important information.
� Benefit to customers� As a result of the certificate, Banks and
Insurance companies find it is easier to get
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Insurance companies find it is easier to get financing for Q-Cells products
High reliability
Optimized durability
Low degradation
Continuous line monitoring
The “VDE Quality Tested (VQT)” process involves
stringent product checks that are well beyond IEC tests
More intense tests performed
IEC standards “VDE Quality tested”
Thermal cycling test X 2X
Damp heat test X 1.5X
# of tested modules per test string X 2X
# of connection box tests X 2X
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# of connection box tests X 2X
Maximally permissible performance reduction after the required 8% 5%
Electroluminescence Test Not required 100% of production
Wet leakage test Only during
certification
1% of running
production
Grounding behavior Only during
certification
Daily
Reverse-current carrying capacity test Only during
certification
Daily
VQT is not just a product test, but also a test for the entire manufacturing process
Third Party Audit of Manufacturing Process
� Periodical fab audits by VDE
� Continuous in-line quality tests that are controlled and audited by the VDE
� Quarterly test for the correctness of the power data on the module via re-measurement
� Quarterly repetition of the test cycles on 20 modules from running production
� Quarterly climatic tests on 4 modules from running production
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� Quarterly climatic tests on 4 modules from running production
In addition, Q-Cells continues to perform world wide tests on module performance in real life
WORLD-WIDE TEST SITES
� Testing of modules and complete PV systems under real conditions
� Comparing simulation and testing results from laboratory with measured data
� Developing improved simulation processes for accelerated material testing
� Show-case for customers of system components and live monitoring
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WORLD-WIDE TEST SITES
REFERENCES (Selection)
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INDIA – New Delhi 12 KWpQBASE, QSMART UFL
WORLD-WIDE TEST SITES
REFERENCES (Selection)
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Malaysia – Cyberjaya (Kuala Lumpur)Q.PRO, QBASE, QSMART UFL
WORLD-WIDE TEST SITES
REFERENCES (Selection)
6 kW standardtest system
for cSi and CIGSTechnology
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Saudi Arabia – Kaust (above) and Dhahran (below) Australia – Alice Springs
THANK YOU.
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THANK YOU.
For details, please contact:
Q-Cells Systems India Private Limited,
Registered Office: Level 9, Raheja Towers,
26-27 MG Road, Bangalore 560 001,
INDIA
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