EU PVSEC 2016, Parallel Event End of Life Management Photovoltaic Panels Andreas Wade, Global Sustainability Director

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1 EU PVSEC 2016, Parallel Event End of Life Management Photovoltaic Panels Andreas Wade, Global Sustainability Director Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc.

2 First Solar at a Glance Over 10GW installed worldwide and over 3GW contracted pipeline Cost competitive with conventional energy sources today Partner of choice for leading utilities and global power buyers Driving innovation across entire value chain and plant solution Strongest financial stability & bankability in the industry 1 st Global PV Module Recycling Program in the Industry 2 Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc.

3 First Solar is the Leading Choice in Eco-Efficient Energy Solutions Superior Energy Yield Providing the leading eco efficient PV technology Higher energy yields at a competitive cost Lowest externalities and energy pricing on a total cost basis Cost Competitive Smallest carbon footprint and air pollutants Lowest life cycle water use Lowest Environmental Impact Fastest energy payback time < 1 year Industry leading PV recycling program Creating more value with less environmental impact per kwh generated. 3 Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc.

4 First Solar is Committed to Environmental Stewardship Providing value driven energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment Committed to responsible product life cycle and end of life management Ensuring solutions to clean energy do not pose a burden on future generations Leading the industry with proven recycling solutions Fulfilling solar s promise as a clean and sustainable renewable source of energy 4 Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc.

5 Why Does High-Value PV Recycling Matter? Crucial to managing large future PV waste volumes Over 177 GW PV installed worldwide Recycling is important for all PV technologies 200 Global Cumulative PV Capacity 177 Environmentally sensitive materials are common in the industry (Pb, Cd, In, Se, Ag ) Provides socio economic and environmental benefits Minimizes life cycle impacts Gigawatts Reclaims valuable and energy intensive materials Creates jobs and economic benefits Inclusion of PV in the EU WEEE Directive is expected to yield ~ 16.5 billion EUR in ,7 5,1 7 9 Recycling maximizes resource recovery and increases the sustainability of PV Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc. REN21, Renewables Global Status Report, 2014

6 First Solar s Long-Standing Leadership and Commitment to Recycling Established 1 st global and comprehensive module recycling program in the PV industry in 2005 Recycling facilities are operational in Germany, Malaysia, and the USA Total annual recycling capacity of ~26,000 MT Scalable to accommodate future high volumes Continuously improving processes and technology and reducing operational costs First Solar is the industry leader in responsible module end-of-life management. 6 Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc.

7 First Solar Product Development Approach Strive for continuous improvement of our technologies while ensuring recyclability Recyclability is fully integrated in module design Product development budget allocates funds for recycling process upgrades Technology improvement projects are tracked through Change Management System (CMS) Module improvement projects require timely implementation of recycling process upgrades Ensuring the recyclability of our products is integral to our R&D process. 7 Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc.

8 First Solar s Module Recycling Process + 90% Recycling of semiconductor material ~ 90% Recycling of glass 8 Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc.

9 First Solar s Recycling Technology Evolution V1 Recycling (2005) V2 Recycling (2011) V3 Recycling (2015) Batch Leaching at room temp Rotary LeachingReactor Volume output: 10 tons/day Plant size at 350 tpd > 30k m² Batch Leaching at room temp Stationary Leaching Reactor Volume output: 30 tons/day Plant size at 350 tpd = 30k m² Continuous leaching at high temperature Monorail Roller Coaster Reactor Volume output: 150 tons/day Plant size at 350 tpd < 4k m² 9 Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc.

10 Continuously Driving Down Costs for Sustainable PV Recycling Normalized Recycling Cost ($/Module) First Solar Recycling Normalized Cost Trend Recycling Process Normalized Cost Recycling Production (MT/Wk) V1 V2 V3 V 4 V Mobile 1,00 0,80 0,60 0,40 0,20 0, Year Recycling Production Volume (MT/Wk) Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc. 10

11 Benefits of First Solar s Recycling Program Environmentally Responsible Minimizes life cycle impacts and reduces the carbon footprint and energy payback time of PV modules Maximizes resource recovery: over 90% of semiconductor material and 90% of glass Commercially attractive No up front fees: modules can be recycled using later year project cash flows Renewable pricing adjusts RSA price as recycling costs decrease Globally Available Convenient way of helping you meet various regulatory and permitting requirements First Solar is the single source for all your PV power plant needs. Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc. 11

12 Creating enduring value by enabling a world powered by clean, affordable solar electricity. Copyright 2013, First Solar, Inc. 12