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An Alternative PV Module Manufacturing Model Ed Hurley September 6 , 2011

An Alternative PV Module Manufacturing Model Ed Hurley September 6 , 2011. The Turn-key Solar Factory Company. A Solar PV Company providing capital equipment & turn-key production lines f or module manufacturing worldwide. Spire Corporation ( Nasdaq: SPIR).

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An Alternative PV Module Manufacturing Model Ed Hurley September 6 , 2011

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  1. An Alternative PV Module Manufacturing Model Ed Hurley September 6 , 2011

  2. The Turn-key Solar Factory Company A Solar PV Company providing capital equipment & turn-key production lines for module manufacturing worldwide. Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR)

  3. Alternative Module Manufacturing Model Converting Laminates into Modules • Low cost way to expand or enter into market • Reduced Financial risks • Lower CAPEX, start-up costs • Lower operating cost • Higher yields • Leverage low cost Laminate suppliers • Accelerated Market Entry • Design ready laminates= faster certification From Laminate to Module

  4. Post Lamination Assembly = FAST Line • Final Assembly Simulation & Test • Post Lamination module line • LEAN manufacturing principles. • Quick and low-cost startup for module assembly. • Consistent, high quality output. • Easily deployable into any region • Take advantage of local incentives Balanced Labor Approach 100% Inspection Demand Flow Technology Based Design Ergonomic Tooling

  5. Laminate to Module FAST Line

  6. Important Equipment Considerations • Equipment similar from line-to-line • Work with high quality PV equipment supplier • Level of automation affects staffing and price • Semi-auto, automated, fully automated • Line should be flexible and configurable • Do not focus on cost at expense of metrology • Metrology is critical to success of line • Need high quality Simulators & EL systems • Database management increasingly becoming more critical

  7. Typical Module Equipment • Framing • Configurable for tape or sealant • Junction Box • Configurable for different j-Boxes • Simulation • Performs IV test to IEC/UL standards • EL • Module inspection, cracks/microcrack • Packout • Bin and box module

  8. Selection of Equipment Supplier • Use known reliable equipment • Support services crucial • Planning • Project management • Installation & ramp-up support • Training • Ability to develop customized financial models • What is best suited for your application • Ability to provide Module certification assistance • Help with supply chain • Especially on high-quality laminates that will work with the line

  9. Payback on Investment • Must have detailed financial model • Review trade-offs on equipment, materials, process ROI < 8 months * Other Costs include (O&M, Labor, Non-Laminate Materials, Overhead, and Depreciation)

  10. Summary • World market is continuing to grow • FAST Lines ideal way to capitalize on market conditions • minimal capital expense & reduced risk • FAST line is scalable and flexible for future expansion • Carefully select your PV equipment supplier • Carefully study financial models

  11. www. . .com Come Visit us at Hall B1U Booth C22 ehurley@spirecorp.com

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