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Solar CPV 201

Solar CPV 201 . September 15, 2010 Kelly Desy Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy. Agenda. CPV Technology Recap O verview of the State of CPV Commercialization CPV Energy Yield & Metrics Economic Analysis of CPV Power Plants Opportunities Created by CPV Deployment.

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Solar CPV 201

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  1. Solar CPV 201 September 15, 2010 Kelly Desy Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy

  2. Agenda • CPV Technology Recap • Overview of the State of CPV Commercialization • CPV Energy Yield & Metrics • Economic Analysis of CPV Power Plants • Opportunities Created by CPV Deployment

  3. CPV Technology Basics Reflective optics (glass optics) Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) • Utilizes optics to concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic surfaces to generate electricity • Requires sunny conditions with direct sunlight • Dual-axis tracking for consistent energy production throughout the day • Concentrates sunlight >500x onto small, high-efficiency, multi-junction solar cells • >2X efficiency of silicon PV cells Fresnel lenses (plastic/acrylic)

  4. CPV Consortium Research Organizations & Universities Cell Suppliers Tracker Suppliers Module Suppliers Manufacturing Equipment Materials Power Generators Developers/ EPCs

  5. System Efficiency Advantage

  6. CPV is Commercial Technology • Predictable, Proven Performance  2-4% of Actual to Predicted Energy Performance

  7. CPV is Commercial Technology • Validated Reliability, Certifications IEC 62108 CEC Listed

  8. CPV is Commercial Technology • Manufacturing Capacity at Scale Production • Product Deployed Manufacturing Capacity CPV Deployed in 2010 Source: NREL Report 11/09 and CPV Today Report 2010 Source: NREL Report 11/09

  9. CPV Delivers Key Economic Benefits • Best performance in Regions with high DNI • Easiest and most flexible Implementation in the Field • Clean Energy with a Superior Environmental Footprint • Lowest Cost of Electricity

  10. CPV Best Performance in High DNI CPV is the technology of choice in regions with high DNI (>1800 kWh/m²): • US Southwest, Mexico & South America • Southern Europe • Australia • Northern & Southern Africa • Middle East

  11. CPV Plant Performance Advantages • Better Performance at High Temperatures

  12. CPV Plant Performance Advantages • Consistent Energy Production

  13. CPV Plant Performance Advantages Highest Energy Yield 10MW Solar Farm - Energy Output by Location and Technology High efficiency combines with dual axis tracking and low temperature degradation to provide highest energy yield in target markets.

  14. Lowest Cost of Energy Cost reduction is driven by • Production growth through large scale projects • Product development • System efficiency • BOS & installation costs 2011 CPV - 2 axis tracked SiPV – best in class, 1 axis tracked Thin Film – best in class SiPV – Average, fixed tilt CSP

  15. Lowest Environmental Impact • Land use for site generating 1 GWh/Year with: • SolFocus 25% CPV • 11% Efficient Thin Film Optimum Use of Land • No Permanent Shadowing • Preserved Wildlife Corridors • Minimized Water Runoff Erosion • Distributed Generation • Dual Land Usage Possible • Flexible Layout of Sites • Minimal Land Coverage/Disruption Best in Class Thin Film Land Use: 2.3 acres SolFocus Land Use: 2.0 acres Best in Class Thin FilmPermanent Shading: 1.2 acres SolFocus Panels: 0.4 acres Assumptions: SolFocus: 25% efficiency, 20% GCR; Thin Film 11% efficiency, 50% GCR , High DNI location (7.5+ DNI) SolFocus Land Impact: 0.01 acres

  16. Lowest Environmental Impact • Best Cradle-to-Cradle Footprint • Low Lifecycle GHG Intensity • High Recyclability (97%) • Short Energy Payback • No Water Consumption

  17. Deployment Opportunities • Scalability from Small to Large Utility-Scale Plants • Solutions Expandable with Growing Demand • Suited for Distributed Generation near Use Points • Lighter Environmental Footprint • Duel Use of Land 2 MW 200 kW 1.5 MW Industrial

  18. THANK YOU!

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