Q.CELLS North America Showcases Latest Innovation at Solar Power International 2012

Company continues to build on recent momentum and successful completion of 100 MW of projects in North America

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – September 10, 2012 – Q.CELLS North America, a subsidiary of Q.CELLS SE and global leader in designing, building and managing financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced its latest high-efficiency PV solar module at Solar Power International 2012. Q.PRO L features 72 cells that combines both high performance and long-term reliability that optimizes balance of systems cost savings on the system level. As the largest addition to the Q.CELLS module family, Q.PRO L is designed to yield up to 300 Wp power for utility scale use in North American solar markets.


"Our high quality modules reduce risk for investors and system operators, while simultaneously minimizing the overall levelized cost of electricity," said Boris Schubert, CEO of Q.CELLS North America. "Q.PRO L is another example of how Q.CELLS is redefining the Quality in solar PV systems by setting a higher standard for performance, realiabiliy and consistency."

The introduction of Q.PRO L is another milestone for Q.CELLS North America this year. Shortly after completing one of the largest silicon crystalline photovoltaic (PV) projects in North America, the 69 MW project in Ontario, Canada, Q.CELLS North America announced the completion of 39 MW of solar power plants in California's Central Valley in partnership with PG&E as part of the its utility-owned generation (UOG) program.

"In the last two years, Q.CELLS North America has designed and installed more than 100 MWp of PV power plants in the North American market," said Schubert. "Our innovative financing capabilities and our understanding of the regulatory issues involved, as well as our established track record and power plant experience make Q.CELLS North America the partner of choice for customers who want reliable and predictable energy solutions."

Q.CELLS North America will be showing Q.PRO L, along with its other modules including Q.PRO-G2, Q.PEAK-G2, and Q.PEAK BLK-G2, as well as the company's full systems solutions at booth #1817 at Solar Power International in Orlando, Florida from September 10-13, 2012.

About Q.CELLS North America

Q.CELLS North America, subsidiary of Q.CELLS SE, designs, builds and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for local energy markets. Q.CELLS North America offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to power plant development, design, construction, operations and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the solar value chain, Q.CELLS North America minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in solar energy. For more information about Q.CELLS North America, please visit www.q-cells.com.

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