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Da Hareon inzwischen in einigen Industrieanalysen als Top10 Player hinsichtlich Kosten geführt wird, mache ich ma einen vorbereitenden Thread auf, falls es irgendwann zum Börsengang kommt:


October 27, 2010

Taipei, Taiwan: Hareon Solar Selects Applied Materials' SmartFactory Automation Solution

Hareon Solar Corporation has selected Applied's SmartFactory™ manufacturing automation software to improve productivity across Hareon's solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing operations in China.

Hareon Solar will deploy Applied's software at its cell subsidiaries Jiangyin Hareon Solar Technology Co., Ltd. and Altusvia Energy Co., Ltd. Hareon Solar selected the SmartFactory system because of its unique ability to combine wafer and cell production lines into a single virtual factory, enabling the system to increase megawatt output and drive down costs by synchronizing production across different geographical locations in real time.

"We have identified factory automation as an enabling technology that will allow us to balance multiple parts of our internal supply chain to maximize manufacturing efficiency," said Dr. Tobby Wu, vice president of operations at Hareon Solar. "Applied has demonstrated a deep understanding of the PV industry and the SmartFactory technology offers a single, proven platform to support our world-class manufacturing operations. We plan to expand the scope of our SmartFactory system in the near future to include our solar wafer production lines, creating a fully-integrated, ingot-to-cell manufacturing operation."

"Our solar customers are recognizing the need for advanced manufacturing solutions to give them a competitive edge in this fast-growing industry," said Charlie Pappis, vice president and general manager of Applied Global Services. "We're seeing strong momentum for SmartFactory software for crystalline silicon PV production, especially in China, demonstrating that Applied is meeting this need with an affordable solution that can be easily tailored to accommodate rapid capacity expansion."

Applied says its SmartFactory is the only MES solution capable of controlling the entire solar PV manufacturing process, from ingot and wafer to cell and module manufacturing. Applied's software features pre-built operating scenarios to enable rapid initial deployment and simplify subsequent expansion. In addition, the SmartFactory system can be enhanced with optional plug-in components such as the Applied E3™ advanced process control technology, which interfaces directly with production equipment, enabling customers to achieve higher and more consistent factory output.

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Release date: 30 September 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, California — BP Solar has announced completion of a multi-year crystalline silicon cell supply contract with Hareon Solar Technology, Inc. of Jiangsu Province, China. Hareon will provide its high-quality mono- and multi-crystalline cells to all BP Solar module manufacturing facilities beginning Oct. 1.

“We are very pleased to partner with a high-quality supplier like Hareon Solar,” said Mike Petrucci, BP Solar CEO. “As demand for BP Solar products continues to grow worldwide, it is critical to have greater diversity of supply while ensuring our products continue to deliver the highest lifetime value.”

“Hareon Solar, with its large scale ‘Altusvia’ cell manufacturing subsidiary, is well placed to supply BP Solar with high quality solar cells,” said Samuel Yang, Hareon Solar CEO. “We look forward to working closely with BP Solar in the execution of this contract providing them with a strong and reliable long-term source of solar cell supply”.

In 2011, Hareon Solar is forecasted to provide cells totaling more than 100 MW for assembly into modules at BP Solar’s joint venture facilities in Asia, as well as third party manufacturing sites in Poland and Mexico.

In 2009, BP Solar had worldwide sales of over 200 MW, with 2010 sales expected to exceed 300 MW and similar growth expected through 2011.

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sind auch GCL-Kunde:

(September 3, 2010, Hong Kong) GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (“GCL-Poly” or the “Company”, stock code: 3800.HK, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce that it has established a long-term strategic partnership with Hareon Solar Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hareon”), a large-sized photovoltaic products supplier in China. The Company will provide Hareon with high-quality wafers with a total worth of RMB 20.8 billion yuan in the coming three years.

Pursuant to the wafer supply contract entered into between GCL (Nanjing) Solar Energy Technology Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Group, and Hareon, the Group will provide high quality solar wafers totaling worth of RMB 20.8 billion yuan to Hareon’s solar cell and module production base located in Jiangsu province, China, commencing from January 2011 to December 2013. A price adjustment mechanism has also been included in the contract.

Mr. Yang Huaijin, President and CEO of Hareon, said that for more than two years, Hareon had been maintaining a close business partnership with GCL-Poly. Together, they witnessed their rapid development in respective fields in recent years. The signing of the long-term wafer supply contract with GCL-Poly was a new milestone in their close partnership. They believed that the contract would further accelerate the development of Hareon’s businesses in the future.

Mr. Shu Hua, Executive Director and Executive President of GCL-Poly, expressed, “We are pleased to cement a stronger business ties with Hareon, a large-sized photovoltaic products supplier in China. We shall make our best to commit to our promise of providing wafers to Hareon with a high quality to underpin its quicker speedy growth. We look forward to closer cooperation with Hareon and a win-win situation in the fast-growing global solar industry.’’

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Mascotte acquires polycrystalline silicon business

January 20, 2011 - ACN Newswire -- Mascotte Holdings Limited (136.HK) will acquire a controlling 50.1% stake of Sun Materials, a Taiwan-based polycrystalline silicon manufacturer, with a consideration of US$150,000,000 (approximately HK$1,170,000,000). The company has reserved the right to acquire the remaining 49.9% share stake, based on the agreement.

Sun Materials is a Taiwan-based polycrystalline silicon manufacturer and it has developed a proprietary technology for solar-grade polycrystalline silicon that holds patents in the US, Europe, Japan, Taiwan and China. Its technology will help to produce high-quality solar-grade polycrystalline silicon used in the solar energy value chain with a view to significantly reduce the plant construction costs, production costs, production hazards and adverse environmental effects of manufacturing solar-grade polycrystalline silicon. Mascotte believes that Sun Materials' production process is a "disruptive innovation" that has the potential to radically transform the industry landscape in the clean technology market and the transaction will give Mascotte the opportunity to benefit from technology, with the potential to capture a leading position in the solar grade polysilicon market.

Mascotte has established a strategic alliance with Hareon under a strategic cooperation agreement. Headquartered in Jiangsu, China, Hareon is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products including silicon ingot, block, wafers, cells and modules with a global customer base. In addition, Hareon agreed to purchase polycrystalline silicon from Sun Materials after the production plant commences operations. The polycrystalline silicon quality of Sun Materials has been tested by Hareon after carrying out two polycrystalline silicon production trials in December 2010 and January 2011. On the basis of Hareon's indication of the testing results, Mascotte is pleased to accept that the trial results have fulfilled the relevant conditions for the transaction.

Polycrystalline silicon is a primary raw material used in the solar energy value chain. The traditional process of manufacturing polycrystalline silicon is being associated with environmental risks and general safety concerns by the industry, says Mascotte. Compared to the traditional and modified "Siemens" processes and the fluidized bed reactor (FBR) process, which are commonly used by manufacturers of solar-grade polysilicon, Sun Materials considers the production process it intends to adopt to be innovative in that it uses modular production lines and is designed with a view to using lower-cost feedstock while substantially reducing the consumption of electricity and water.

Sun Materials believes that its technology will significantly assist in reducing the production cost and the adverse environmental effects of manufacturing polycrystalline silicon. This potentially translates into a lower cost of polycrystalline silicon procurement by downstream customers in the solar energy value chain which may allow them to deliver a product that can generate electricity at or below grid parity without the aid of subsidies. Based on the foregoing, the Directors believe that Sun Materials could potentially enjoy the best profit margins in the industry after achieving economies of scale, and at the same time maintain its cost-competitiveness. Its target customers are downstream manufacturers of wafers, ingots and photovoltaic cells. The production will commence in the first quarter of 2011.

Sun Materials has already secured contracts with purchasers of its polycrystalline silicon for all of its production output for 2011. Sun Materials also secured its sales contracts with other domestic and international customers with the latest contract period extending to 2021.

Sun Materials' plant in Taiwan is designed for a production capacity of up to 3,500 metric tons. Mascotte also plans to expand its production line this year and build another 5 plants to increase its production capacity up to 21,000 metric tons by the first quarter of next year in order to fulfill the large orders and demand from customers.

In the meantime, Mascotte entered into a subscription agreement with Samuel Yang and Improve Forever on January 12, 2011 to issue an aggregate of 354,100,608 shares with a price of HK$0.4 per share, amounting to approximately HK$141,000,000. Yang demonstrates his long-term commitment to Mascotte by agreeing to a minimum commitment of at least 2 years. He is the vice-chairman and chief executive officer of Hareon, founder of NASDAQ-listed JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: JASO), and a co-founder of Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (NYSE: STP) and China Sunergy Holdings Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSUN).

In order to complete the Sun Materials acquisition, Mascotte proposes to place the placing shares and the convertible bonds with a view to raising an aggregate amount of approximately HK$2.8 billion to fund the acquisition, the expansion plan and the capital expenditure for Sun Materials. Deutsche Bank is the financial adviser and placing agent for Mascotte.

Sun Materials is a limited liability company incorporated in Taiwan and its principal business is the manufacture of solar grade polycrystalline silicon.

Mascotte Holdings Limited (HKEx:136) is a company incorporated in Bermuda as an exempted company with limited liability, the shares of which have been listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange since 1997. The Company implemented a diversification strategy aimed at identifying suitable investment opportunities, including that of renewable energy related businesses, and wishes to expand its involvement in the renewable energy market.

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26.01.2011 Mainz
SCHOTT Solar verdoppelt Produktionskapazität


Ausweitung der Produktionskapazitäten 2011 auf rund 830 MW geplant
Joint Venture für Modulproduktion in China gegründet
Investitionen für weiteren Ausbau in Deutschland beschlossen

Mainz, 26. Januar 2011 – Die SCHOTT Solar AG plant nach einem erfolgreichen Geschäftsjahr 2009/10 (1.10.2009 – 30.09.2010) eine Verdopplung der Produktionskapazitäten für Solarmodule auf rund 830 Megawatt (MW) jährlich. Dazu wird SCHOTT Solar unter anderem am deutschen Produktionsstandort Jena die Waferkapazitäten verdoppeln und gleichzeitig das internationale Produktionsnetzwerk weiter ausbauen: Gemeinsam mit Hareon Solar Technology Co., Ltd. gründet das Unternehmen ein Joint Venture für den Aufbau und Betrieb einer eigenen Produktion von SCHOTT Solar Modulen in China. Mit diesem Schritt sichert das Unternehmen seine Wettbewerbsfähigkeit durch Skaleneffekte und die Reduktion der Produktionskosten im Wachstumsmarkt China.


"Asien wird sich zu einer der größten Wachstumsregionen für Photovoltaik entwickeln. Die chinesische Regierung hat die strategische Bedeutung der Erneuerbaren Energien erkannt und setzt konsequent auf diese Zukunftsbranche. Daher nutzen wir jetzt die generell gute Marktsituation für einen strategischen Ausbau unserer Fertigung in dieser Region und die weitere Internationalisierung unseres Solargeschäftes", sagt Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Ungeheuer, Vorstandsvorsitzender der SCHOTT AG. "SCHOTT produziert seit vielen Jahren auch in Ostasien. Auf diese Weise ist es uns gelungen, langfristig die Arbeitsplätze und Standorte in Deutschland abzusichern und auf den internationalen Märkten konkurrenzfähig zu sein", fügt Ungeheuer hinzu.

Die erste Ausbaustufe des Joint Ventures mit Sitz in Taicang, nordöstlich von Shanghai, sieht eine jährliche Produktionskapazität von 300 MW an SCHOTT Solar Modulen vor, ein weiterer Ausbau ist beabsichtigt. Weitere 530 MW fertigt das Unternehmen nach wie vor an den bestehenden Standorten in den USA (Albuquerque, New Mexico) und in der Tschechischen Republik (Valašské Meziříčí). Dort hatte SCHOTT Solar die Produktionskapazitäten in den vergangenen beiden Jahren bereits mehr als verdoppelt.

Fokus liegt auf Qualität

Das neue Joint Venture ist paritätisch besetzt. SCHOTT Solar verantwortet alle entscheidenden Managementpositionen, die für Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit von Bedeutung sind. Damit sichert das Unternehmen eine gleichbleibend hohe Qualität, unabhängig vom Produktionsstandort. Ein spezielles Zentrum zur Qualitätssicherung in China unterstreicht diesen Anspruch von SCHOTT Solar.

"In der geplanten Produktion werden ausschließlich Solarmodule für SCHOTT Solar hergestellt. Dabei bestimmen wir sowohl den Einkauf der Rohmaterialien und Komponenten, als auch den gesamten Produktionsprozess und die Endkontrolle nach unseren Qualitätsrichtlinien. Unsere Mitarbeiter vor Ort garantieren unseren Qualitätsprozess direkt in der Produktionslinie", erklärt Dr. Martin Heming, CEO der SCHOTT Solar AG, und ergänzt: "Unser Joint Venture-Partner Hareon Solar ist ein etablierter Hersteller mit langjähriger Erfahrung in der Produktion von PV-Komponenten entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette. Die Produktion zeichnet sich durch einen durchweg höheren Grad an Automatisierung und Mechanisierung aus, als in der PV-Fertigung in China sonst üblich".

"Wir freuen uns, mit einem so starken globalen Markenunternehmen wie SCHOTT Solar zusammenzuarbeiten, das bekannt ist für seine Innovationskraft und sein technisches Können sowie sein langjähriges Engagement für die PV-Branche", sagt Samuel Yang, President and CEO von Hareon Solar, zur Gründung des Gemeinschaftsunternehmens.

Investitionen in deutsche Standorte

Um die internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und den technologischen Vorsprung weiter auszubauen, investiert SCHOTT Solar außerdem in die deutschen Standorte. Die Kapazitäten in der Wafer-Produktion wird das Unternehmen im ersten Halbjahr 2011 auf eine Gesamtleistung von 500 MW verdoppeln. Damit wird die weltweit modernste Fertigung zur Herstellung von Solar-Siliciumwafern weiter ausgebaut. Auch die Zahl der Mitarbeiter der Wafer-Sparte in Jena wird SCHOTT Solar in den nächsten Monaten weiter aufstocken. Dann verlassen 125 Millionen Wafer pro Jahr die weltweit modernste Fertigungsstrecke von Solar-Silciumwafern – das entspricht 4 Wafern pro Sekunde.

Am Standort Alzenau werden Solarzellen produziert. Alzenau ist zugleich das technische Kompetenzzentrum für Forschung und Entwicklung bei SCHOTT Solar.

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Schott Solar scraps German wafer line, focuses downstream

Germany’s Schott Solar is the latest European PV manufacturer to downsize, announcing it will pull the plug on its unprofitable wafer line while focusing more heavily on modules and its projects business.


Schott Solar, a division of privately owned German glass giant Schott, says it will close its multicrystalline wafer plant in Jena, in the German state of Thuringia, with 290 workers to be impacted.

It will continue to produce monocrystalline wafers and thin-film modules in Jena, where it also opening a new solar research centre.

“Developments in the global solar market have made restructuring necessary,” Schott says, adding that with the latest round of redundancies brings an end to its restructuring programme.

“Overcapacities and severe declines in prices, particularly with wafers and cells, have been the dominating factors,” it says. “Price pressures are being further intensified – by Asian competitors for the most part.”

Schott Solar chief executive Martin Heming says the company is “quite optimistic” about 2012, having sold more modules than ever and gained market share in 2011.

“We need to stop pursuing upstream stages of the value creation chain that only generate losses, and concentrate on the fast-growing module and project businesses instead,” Heming says.

Schott, which is unusual in manufacturing components for both PV and concentrating solar power (CSP), says the restructuring will have no impact on its CSP operations.

Schott’s announcement follows a tidal wave of similar decisions among rival European PV manufacturers over the last six months, with full factories or production lines being shuttered by the likes of Q-Cells, Conergy, Renewable Energy Corporation, Meyer Burger and PV Crystalox.

The situation appears to be reaching a head, with the recent insolvency of Solon – the first German PV company to go public – and China-based LDK Solar’s takeover bid for Germany’s Sunways.

Schott has been working in the PV space since the 1950s, and entered serial module production in the 1990s.
It took a major step in early 2011 when it announced plans to add 300MW of module capacity at a joint venture with China’s Hareon Solar in Jiangsu province. Schott operates 500MW of module capacity in the US and the Czech Republic, in addition to its wafer plants in Germany.

Karl-Erik Stromsta
Published: Thursday, January 12 2012

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Parabel installiert 3,3 MW auf 42.000 Quadratmeter Dachfläche

Die Parabel AG (Berlin) hat noch im Dezember 2011 auf fünf landwirtschaftlich genutzten Anlagen in Brandenburg auf 31 Hallen mit 42.000 Quadratmeter Dachfläche Photovoltaik Anlagen mit insgesamt 3,3 MW Leistung installiert. Die Photovoltaik Anlagen – drei befinden sich im Landkreis Ostprignitz-Ruppin, eine im Landkreis Havelland und eine im Landkreis Elbe-Elster – sind größtenteils bereits an einen privaten Investor verkauft.

Der Wert dieser Immobilien sei nachhaltig gesteigert worden, da Parabel die komplette und für den Eigentümer kostenfreie Sanierung der asbesthaltigen Dächer übernommen habe, heißt es in einer Pressemitteilung. Dafür überlasse der Gebäudeeigentümer seine Dachflächen den für jedes Objekt neu gegründeten Projektgesellschaften für zunächst 20 Jahre zur solaren Nutzung mit Option auf zweimal 5 Jahre Verlängerung.

Nach der Sanierung wurden die neuen Dacheindeckungen aus Trapezblechen mit Modulen von DMEGC, Hareon und Trina belegt. Bei allen Projekten wurden Siemens-Sinvert PVM Wechselrichter eingesetzt, berichtet das Unternehmen. Die Betriebsführung bleibt in Händen der Parabel und wird über deren Tochtergesellschaft PlanE GmbH abgewickelt.

„Wir freuen uns, dass wir unser erfolgreiches Modell der solaren Dachsanierung auch 2011 in gewohnt hoher Qualität durchführen konnten“, sagt Parabel-Projektleiter Falk Röder. „Mit der Fertigstellung der fünf Projekte erhöht sich unser Portfolio in diesem Segment auf mehr als 14 MW.“ Für 2012 würden bereits die Planungen für neue Projekte bzw. für Erweiterungen der jetzt fertiggestellten Anlagen laufen, teilt das Berliner Unternehmen abschließend mit.

Quelle: Parabel AG