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1 Insulated Panels June 2009 Insulate and Generate Building Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Systems Solar Energy to the Power of

2 Solar Energy The Sun is an Infinite Energy Source In Europe there is sufficient sun energy to supply 1.5 times more than our total energy demands. Every single kwh of solar PV generated electricity saves between 835g and 879g of CO 2 when replacing a European thermal power plant. Building mounted solar arrays are a key contributor to reliable power generation and a provider of long-term income stream, through feed-in tariff (FiT) incentives, for property investors and owners. Global energy resource comparison Annual solar irradiation on Earth Annual global energy use Remaining worldwide fossil fuel energy supply: Oil (40 years) Gas (80 years) Coal (170 years) Uranium (60 years) As we all know, mankind already faces a real threat from climate change, due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the Earth s atmosphere from the consumption of fossil fuels. By their nature, solar power renewable technologies are carbon neutral and therefore make a significant contribution to reducing the effects of climate change. Therefore, there is an increasing need to utilise renewable electricity technologies, especially solar photovoltaic systems, but the reasons extend beyond the issue of climate change. Global electricity generation is based upon the world s finite supply of fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil and uranium), and these reserves are diminishing rapidly. Combine this with ever-increasing, economy-damaging fuel prices, it has become imperative to separate the supply of fossil fuels from the global economy. Widespread application of renewable electricity technologies is the solution, with solar PV offering the highest potential. Solar PV application is already very successful with Germany being a prime example. In 2007, Germany installed around 50% of the world s annual solar PV systems, using one of the simplest feed-in tariff initiatives in the world. Kingspan PowerPanel Solar Solutions Introduction 4 Product Range 6 Balance of Systems 8 Feed-in Tariff 9 Kingspan PowerPanel Solar Range PowerPanel Laminates 10 PowerPanel Modules 14 PowerPanel Direct 16 PowerPanel Tilt 18 Market Sectors 22 Solar PV Technologies, Applications & Solutions Building Integrated PV (BIPV) Building Integrated PV (BIPV) Direct Mounted PV Tilt Mounted PV POWERPANEL LAMINATE Page 10 POWERPANEL MODULE Page 14 POWERPANEL DIRECT Page 16 POWERPANEL TILT Page 18 All roof slopes Amorphous Silicon Triple Junction Amorphous Silicon All roof slopes Monocrystalline or polycrystalline Thin film All roof slopes Monocrystalline or polycrystalline Thin film Roof slopes >10 Monocrystalline or polycrystalline Thin film 2 3

3 Kingspan Solar Solutions Kingspan powerpanel Solar Solutions provide both the high performance insulated roof panel system and the solar PV array in one fully integrated, cost-effective, certificated and warrantied package. Construction Details Kingspan Insulated Panel System PV Array Installation Service & Maintenance Client Kingspan Kingspan Solution Kingspan Approved Installer Client Handover Building Use Design Quotation Mounting Method Cabling & Connections Commissioning Inverters Kingspan 25 year Warranty Project Finance Kingspan PowerPanel Solutions Kingspan design, manufacture and supply approximately 20 million m 2 of insulated roof, wall and façade panels per annum, and work in close conjunction with leading building investors, owners, developers, designers and construction teams for the international property market. This capability enables us to introduce a range of fully integrated roof and solar photovoltaic solutions - Kingspan PowerPanel - from a single, trusted provider, eliminating multi-sourcing, installation and building envelope integration risks. The Kingspan PowerPanel product range includes BIPV laminates, BIPV modules and direct or tilt mounted modules. Kingspan PowerPanel Service Kingspan s services provide the following benefits: Single-source integrated roof and solar PV provider Optimised, value-engineered systems for rapid installation Project analysis / viability, design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover service No up-front capital cost - project finance available Maximised investment return and feed-in tariff income Comprehensive 25 year roof and solar PV system warranty Responsibility: Client Kingspan Kingspan Approved Installer 4 5

4 Kingspan PRODUCT RANGE Solar Solutions POWERPANEL LAMINATE Building Integrated PV (BIPV) POWERPANEL MODULE Building Integrated PV (BIPV) POWERPANEL DIRECT Direct Mounted PV Modules POWERPANEL TILT Tilt Mounted PV Modules KS1000 RW-PPL Insulated Roof Panel 500mm 500mm d: Core thickness (mm) D: Overall thickness (mm) d D Panel weight kg/m KS1000 RW Insulated Roof Panel 333.3mm 333.3mm 333.3mm d: Core thickness (mm) D: Overall thickness (mm) d D Panel weight kg/m KS1000 FF Insulated Roof Panel 250mm 250mm 250mm 250mm d: Core thickness (mm) D: Overall thickness (mm) d D Panel weight kg/m KS1000 TD Topdek Insulated Membrane Roofdeck Panel d D d: Core thickness (mm) D: Overall thickness (mm) mm 200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm Panel weight kg/m KS1000 XD X-Dek Insulated Frame-to-frame Roofdeck Panel d D d: Core thickness (mm) D: Overall thickness (mm) mm 333mm 335mm Panel weight kg/m Insurer Appproved Systems 6 7

5 Kingspan Solar Solutions Feed-in Tariff HOW IT WORKS How is Solar Electricity created? Sunlight is directly converted into electricity via solar cells. This is known as the photovolatic (PV) process. Solar PV installations include: Module mounting systems. Modules or laminates that generate direct current (DC) from solar energy. Inverters that convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). Meters that record electricity fed into the system. Cabling and connections. Feed-in Tariff Schematic All generated electricity sold to grid Consumed electricity imported as normal Kingspan work with the client to deploy grid connected solar photovoltaic systems on roofs, providing complete solutions from design and installation through to fully maintained PV power generating systems. Connection to the utility grid and the assurance that the system is generating revenue from the feed-in tariff are included within the solar package. PV Arrays Once the system is operational, revenues accrues to the system owner who then receives the feed-in tariff and any compensation due from electricity sold through a power purchase agreement (PPA). Making it Easy Every stage of the process, from design and development, to the installation and maintenance is managed by Kingspan. Customers are provided with a single point of contact to ensure the smooth running of any project. Solar Integration Methods Kingspan have a comprhensive range of PV integration solutions including factory fitted laminates and BIPV modules. In addition, the range of direct and tilt mounted module solutions are value engineered to optimise capital and installation costs. A Technology Driven Approach Kingspan offer a wide range of world leading solar technologies including flexible laminates, polycrystalline, monocrystalline and thin film modules from a range of trusted solar manufacturers. Kingspan and their partners are constantly innovating new building integrated PV systems to deliver the maximum return on investment for clients, driving the move to grid parity. MV Transformer (Connection point owned by Utility company - typically medium voltage) Inverters (can be housed externally) Feed-in Tariff Rates Mounting systems are designed as modular unit assemblies to enable fast installation of solar modules for almost any application. Systems typically consist of aluminium or steel components and can be used for direct mounting of solar modules or provide tilt mounting frames for optimum positioning on flat roof applications. Tilt mounting systems can be either fixed directly to metal roofs or be ballasted (weighted) on membrane faced roofdeck panels. Inverters for all applications Inverters 8 Remote monitoring and displays The main task of a PV inverter is to convert the DC power generated in the solar modules into AC power so it can be used in the building or fed into the utility grid. The PV inverter is the core of a solar PV system and forms a highly complex link between the modules and the utility grid. Cabling & Connections We have wide range of accredited cabling and connection solutions for all systems and applications. Please consult Kingspan for further information. Country Category Tariff ( /kwh) Term (years) Austria 5kWp kWp >10kWp Belgium Flanders 0.45 Wallonia & Brussels Varies Bulgaria <5kWp >5kWp Czech Republic <30kWp >30kWp France BIPV Non-BIPV Germany BIPV <30kWp BIPV kWp BIPV kWp BIPV >1000kWp Greece <100kWp (extendable to 20) 100 kwp (extendable to 20) Islands (additional bonus) 10 (extendable to 20) Italy Not integrated >20kWp Partially integrated >20kWp Fully integrated >20kWp Netherlands Not differentiated (0.33 FiT + up to 0.23 from net metering) Portugal Not differentiated Slovakia Not differentiated 0.45 Spain BIPV 20kWp BIPV >20kWp Switzerland Roof top >100kWp BIPV >100kWp NB: All tariffs are subject to capping and are expected to decrease annually. The rates for non-euro countries are in relation to exchange rates. 9

6 Laminate (BIPV) for Pitched Roof Applications KS1000 RW-PPL(A) PowerPanel Laminate PV s are the new generation of solar technologies utilising flexible, lightweight, ultra-thin layers of amorphous silicon (a-si) for the generation of electricity. A-Si cells are less efficient, but offer lower material costs and more flexibility than crystalline cells. FACTORY FITTED PV SOLUTIONS KS1000 RW-PPL Insulated Roof Panel A trapezoidal roof system specifically engineered for the integration of Laminate PV. Suitable for all building applications. POWERPANEL LAMINATE Building Integrated PV KS1000 RW-PPL(A) PowerPanel 394mm laminate width KS1000 RW-PPL(B) PowerPanel 394mm laminate width Triple Junction Amorphous Silicon Triple junction a-si laminates are flexible, lightweight and made exceptionally durable by encapsulation in UV stabilized polymers including the durable, high light-transmissive polymer ETFE. KS1000 RW-PPL(B) PowerPanel 998mm laminate width Single Junction Amorphous Silicon Single junction a-si laminates are thin, lightweight and flexible cells created using a proprietry thin film coating technology that deposits a single amorphous silicon layer on a plastic substrate. Suitable for factory or retrofit

7 Laminate (BIPV) for Flat Roof Applications The Topdek and X-Dek roofdeck products are designed for site integration of BIPV flexible laminates offering high quality, rapid installation solar solutions. KS1000 TD Topdek Insulated Membrane Roofdeck Panel An insulated single-ply roofdeck system designed for site integration of triple junction or single junction flexible PV Laminates. Suitable for building applications where the roof slope is 0.5 (1%) or above. KS1000 TD-PPLA PowerPanel POWERPANEL LAMINATE Building Integrated PV KS1000 XD X-Dek Insulated Frame-to-frame Roofdeck Panel An insulated single-ply frame-to-frame structural roofdeck system. Designed for site integration of triple junction or single junction flexible PV Laminates. Suitable for building applications where longer spans are required and the roof slope is 0.5 (1%) or above. KS1000 TD-PPLA PowerPanel 394mm laminate width KS1000 TD-PPLB PowerPanel KS1000 XD-PPLA PowerPanel 394mm laminate width 394mm laminate width 1120mm laminate width 394mm laminate width Triple Junction Amorphous Silicon Triple junction a-si laminates are flexible, lightweight and made exceptionally durable by encapsulation in UV stabilized polymers including the durable, high light-transmissive polymer ETFE. Single Junction Amorphous Silicon Single junction a-si laminates are thin, lightweight and flexible cells created using a proprietry thin film coating technology that deposits a single amorphous silicon layer on a plastic substrate. KS1000 XD-PPLB PowerPanel KS1000 XD-PPLB PowerPanel 1120mm laminate width 12 13

8 Module (BIPV) for Pitched Roof Applications The PowerPanel Module BIPV is supplied with factory integrated modules systemproviding a high performance, superior quality and rapid installation PV solution. Monocrystalline, polycrystalline or thin film cell PV technologies can be integrated. FACTORY FITTED PV SOLUTION KS1000 RW-PPM Insulated Roof Panel A trapezoidal roof system specifically engineered for the integration of two rows of PV modules. Suitable for all building applications. POWERPANEL MODULE Building Integrated PV KS1000 RW-PPM PowerPanel KS1000 RW-PPM PowerPanel 430mm module width 430mm module width Monocrystalline Cells Monocrystalline are made using cells cut from a single cylindrical crystal of silicon. Monocrytsalline cells offer the highest efficiency - approximately 18% conversion of Polycrystalline Cells Polycrystalline cells are made by cutting micro-fine wafers from ingots of molten and recrystallized silicon. Polycrystalline cells provide approximately 14% conversion of Thin Film Cells Thin film PV is made by depositing an ultra thin layer of photovoltaic material onto a substrate. The most common type of thin-film PV is made from the material amorphous silicon (a-si)

9 Direct for Pitched Roof Applications Direct mounted PV systems are suitable for pitched roof applications on new build and the upgrading or refurbishment of existing buildings. Mounting and connection methods have been optimised for quick and easy site installation. Monocrystalline, polycrystalline or thin film cell PV technologies can be integrated. KS1000 RW Insulated Roof Panel POWERPANEL DIRECT Direct Mounted PV An insulated trapezoidal roof system with a rigid urethane core suitable for all building applications. KS1000 RW-PPD PowerPanel KS1000 FF Insulated Roof Panel An insulated trapezoidal roof system with a mineral fibre core suitable for all building applications. KS1000 RW-PPD PowerPanel Module width dependant on system specification Monocrystalline Cells Monocrystalline are made using cells cut from a single cylindrical crystal of silicon. Monocrytsalline cells offer the highest efficiency - approximately 18% conversion of KS1000 FF-PPD PowerPanel Module width dependant on system specification Polycrystalline Cells Polycrystalline cells are made by cutting micro-fine wafers from ingots of molten and recrystallized silicon. Polycrystalline cells provide approximately 14% conversion of KS1000 FF-PPD PowerPanel Thin Film Cells Thin film PV is made by depositing an ultra thin layer of photovoltaic material onto a substrate. The most common type of thin-film PV is made from the material amorphous silicon (a-si)

10 Tilt for Pitched Roof Applications Tilt mounted PV systems are suitable for pitched roof applications on new build and the upgrading or refurbishment of existing buildings. Tilt mounted sytems are generally specified to optimise power output and therefore, feed-in tariff income. Mounting and connection methods have been optimised for quick and easy site installation. Monocrystalline, polycrystalline or thin film cell PV technologies can be integrated. POWERPANEL TILT Tiltt Mounted PV KS1000 RW Insulated Roof Panel An insulated trapezoidal roof system with a rigid urethane core suitable for all building applications. KS1000 FF Insulated Roof Panel An insulated trapezoidal roof system with a mineral fibre core suitable for all building applications. KS1000 RW-PPT PowerPanel Monocrystalline Cells Monocrystalline are made using cells cut from a single cylindrical crystal of silicon. Monocrytsalline cells offer the highest efficiency - approximately 18% conversion of KS1000 RW-PPT PowerPanel KS1000 FF-PPT PowerPanel Polycrystalline Cells Polycrystalline cells are made by cutting micro-fine wafers from ingots of molten and recrystallized silicon. Polycrystalline cells provide approximately 14% conversion of Thin Film Cells Thin film PV is made by depositing an ultra thin layer of photovoltaic material onto a substrate. The most common type of thin-film PV is made from the material amorphous silicon (a-si)

11 Tilt for Flat Roof Applications Tilt mounted (ballasted) PV systems are suitable for pitched roof applications on new build and the upgrading or refurbishment of existing buildings. Tilt mounted sytems are generally specified to optimise power output and therefore, feed-in tariff income. Mounting and connection methods have been optimised for quick and easy site installation. Monocrystalline, polycrystalline or thin film cell PV technologies can be integrated. POWERPANEL TILT Tiltt Mounted PV KS1000 TD Topdek Insulated Membrane Roofdeck Panel An insulated single-ply roofdeck system. KS1000 XD X-Dek Insulated Frame-to-frame Roofdeck Panel An insulated single-ply frame-to-frame structural roofdeck system. KS1000 TD-PPT PowerPanel KS1000 XD-PPT PowerPanel KS1000 TD-PPT PowerPanel Monocrystalline Cells Monocrystalline are made using cells cut from a single cylindrical crystal of silicon. Monocrytsalline cells offer the highest efficiency - approximately 18% conversion of Polycrystalline Cells Polycrystalline cells are made by cutting micro-fine wafers from ingots of molten and recrystallized silicon. Polycrystalline cells provide approximately 14% conversion of Thin Film Cells Thin film PV is made by depositing an ultra thin layer of photovoltaic material onto a substrate. The most common type of thin-film PV is made from the material amorphous silicon (a-si)

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