Company Profile

MF 1Energiebau.The solar power experts.The Company2 3Editorial When Energiebau was established in 1983, my fellow cam- paigners and I led the visionary movement known as the “energy revolution”. Then, as today, this expression signified for us the fastest possible change to decentralized energy supplies, 100 % from renewable resources. Since 2011, the expression has been officially adopted by the German government and is currently the topic of intense political debate.The production of electricity from sunlight is today one of the most important drivers in the energy revolution, and will play an increas-ingly significant role in future energy supplies. A cost-effective product with widespread application has evolved from an earlier, expensive technology. As one of the leading suppliers of photovol-taic systems, Energiebau has actively contributed to this develop-ment over a period of three decades.We are committed to ensuring that the photovoltaic success story continues – partly through our participation on the board of the German Solar Industry Association and other bodies. René Médawar Michael SchäferManaging Directors of Energiebau Solarstromsysteme GmbHLet us proceed together along the route towards the modernisa-tion of energy supplies.Michael Schäfer, Managing Director and founder of Energiebau Solarstromsysteme GmbHContents6-7 Within the context of sustainability. Our philosophy.8-9 When the sky is the limit, it is important to remain grounded. The history of Energiebau.10-11 From concept to business model. The company today.12-13 Success needs reliable partners. Energiebau – the PV wholesaler.14-15 One energy for all. Energiebau worldwide. 16-17 Turnkey PV power plants worldwide. Energiebau projects.18 Passionate about off-grid. Energiebau off-grid systems.19 Africa, rich in sunshine. We bring energy to your development.20 Driven by solar power. We take responsibility.21 Because tomorrow starts today. Energy concepts for the future.4 5We always take our responsibility seriously when it comes to sustainability. Day in, day out, we remain conscious of the fact that our actions have consequences for our company, its employees and customers, and for the environment and society as a whole. This awareness shapes every single decision we make.For us, partnership is the key to successful cooperation between all parties – customers, suppliers and employees.In our view, progress means continually developing the company as a centre for learning in order to create new solutions for future challenges.These three pillars of our corporate culture, combined with almost 30 years of experience, form the basis for our success. Whether as an internationally recognised specialist supplier of solar systems or as a developer of turnkey solar power projects, we are known for our dedication to quality, extreme flexibility and dedicated personal commitment to our customers.Energiebau evolved from the simple desire to make the world a better place – both now and in the future. Today, this goal is more important than ever. As an experienced commercial enterprise, we symbolise reliability and trust in a solar industry that is still young and dynamic. The three pillars of our corporate culture are and always will be: responsibility – partnership – progress.Within the context of sustainability. Our philosophy.6 78 9The 1982 Cologne exhibition “Es geht auch anders” (“There are other ways“) laid the foundation for six environmentally aware en-gineers to set up a company in 1983: Energieladen Köln. At a time when awareness of renewable energy sources was only in its infancy, this dynamic firm of consultants and engineers was already focusing on solar technology, thermal insulation, cost- effective heating systems and rainwater usage.When the sky is the limit, it is important to remain grounded.The history of Energiebau.Energiebau’s roots can be traced back to the environmental movement of the 80s. Back then, environmental pioneers were not part of the mainstream. From these humble beginnings, a groundbreaking industry emerged that has developed nu merous concepts for globally sustainable energy.Ever since then, Energiebau has been proving that there really are other options. In the 90s, the company began to concentrate increasingly on the supply of solar energy and progressively developed its systems expertise in this field. This move into a new energy age was confirmed by politicians with the introduction of the German Renewable Energy Sources Act in 2000.Our company is a pioneer in its field, operating in an industry where both economic and environmental sustainability have a crucial influence on the direction of future developments. This forward-looking yet conservative approach continues to shape the company to this day.8 910 11From concept to business model.The company today.With almost three decades of experience, Energiebau is now a professional hub for all things solar. Worldwide, we work together with our customers to develop technically superior and the most efficient solutions for even the most demanding of projects. As a PV wholesaler supplying professionals in the solar industry, Energiebau acts as an interface between solar manufacturers and the trade. Our product portfolio covers all the relevant sectors and price ranges required by our customers for their many different projects. A multitude of additional services give our customers real competitive advantages. A steadily growing area of our business is that of electromobility. Energiebau develops e-mobility con cepts and supplies the associated infrastructure, including solar carports.As a project developer, the company develops turnkey solar power systems – both rooftop and ground-mounted – feeding into the grid all over the world. Furthermore, the planning and con-struction of solar power systems in remote regions is an important part of our work, particularly in Africa. 10 11Projects• Realisation of turnkey PV power plants worldwidePV wholesale • Worldwide distribution of PV systems and components• Design concepts for e-mobility, solar carports• PV diesel hybrid systems12 13Success needs reliable partners.Energiebau – the PV wholesaler.Quality creates profitability. It is simply a matter of deciding in favour of quality. Energiebau relies on manufacturers with the highest product standards, nationally and internationally. These standards are not only the key to a robust supply chain, they also ensure that our customers can rely 100 % on the goods they purchase from us. By dovetailing our own internal inspection systems with those of external test laboratories, we are able to guarantee that you will receive solar technology capable of making a valuable contribution to sustainable energy production for decades to come. Our quality assurance begins with the selection of our suppliers, continues with the optimisation of company processes and extends far beyond the various products in the warehouse. Energiebau always works on equal terms with its customers and suppliers. Organised by regions, our employees are trusted advisors who have often assisted the same customers for years. They provide expert advice and help processes to run smoothly, ensuring that Energiebau’s partners can plan around our reliable and profes-sional deliveries, knowing that we always have products available. A reliable supply chain – In addition to the technology, product quality and consulting support, quick and reliable delivery is fundamental to our success with all Energiebau customers. Our logistics service is the culmination of many years of experience. We guarantee the whole supply chain from manufacturer to con-struction site. Our sales team has constant access to an overview of the products we have available and manages deliveries in accordance with customers’ wishes. Our global product manage-ment and purchasing team ensures a continuous supply of pro-ducts to keep our stocks permanently replenished. Professional logistics – There are over 1,000 different items permanently held in stock in our logistics centre in Cologne and monitored using a scanner-driven IT system. Reliable and punc-tual deliveries are guaranteed by our nationwide transport service and our own HGV fleet. All our drivers are specialists in trans-porting photovoltaic systems and take into account the unloading requirements of each construction site. Highly flexible delivery routes are drawn up on a daily basis and are environmentally optimised. This enables us to conserve resources during transport. Qualified members of staff accommodate individual wishes when packing the goods ensuring that every customer consignment is appropriately packaged for transport – so that all goods reach their destination protected, clean and free from damage. Added value through services – We give all Energiebau customers a knowledge advantage through a constant supply of information relating to regulatory changes, standards, products and prices. The members of our partnership programme also receive extensive marketing support to help win new customers.Working in partnership with those in the trade, we at Energiebau ensure optimum quality throughout the value chain, enabling our customers to concentrate on their core business: inspiring their customers to choose solar power12 13René Médawar,Managing Director14 15One energy for all.Energiebau worldwide.Germany is a leader in solar power technology. German compa-nies make use of their accumulated wealth of experience in their activities abroad. Energiebau successfully founded its first foreign subsidiary in 2006 in the form of Energiebau Solar Power Benelux bv. Today, Energiebau has subsidiary companies in five countries across three continents. Energiebau is represented in all major photovoltaic markets around the world. For those coun tries without an Energiebau branch, the Cologne-based Inter-Finger on the pulse worldwide.Although our local roots are in Cologne, we have our sights set on international markets. We monitor the topics and trends in photovoltaics around the world with great interest and enthusiasm and work actively on these subjects on numerous committees and boards, thus creating an important basis for the future success of our customers and partners. In addition to our extensive portfolio of high-quality products, we consider service, the exchange of knowledge and partner-ship – wherever we are active in the world – to be vital for sustainability.1 Rooftop system, Peru 2 Rooftop system, EU Council of Ministers, Slovenia3 Rooftop system, UNEP, Kenya1 32national Sales Department offers comprehensive consulting and sales support, assistance in the design of photovoltaic systems, and country-specific specialist seminars.Roland Burmeister,Head of International Sales14 15Our subsidiaries and sales agents (year of foundation)Energiebau solar power benelux bv (2006)Energiebau Sunergy Ghana Ltd. (2006)Energiebau Italia s.r.l. (2007)Energiebau France sas (2009)Bisam Cephe Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S, Türkiye (2010)Energiebau North America, Inc. (2011)Solardura Group, South Africa (2012)16 17Over the past years, the project market has largely focused on free-standing systems in the megawatt range. Now, there is a shift towards rooftop systems, solar mobility and hybrid systems. Custom-designed and technically sophisticated solutions are also in demand and these are developed by our team of experts. The United Nations Environment Project (UNEP) completed in 2011, in Nairobi, is a good example of our international capabilities. As well as the classic segments of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of solar plants, Energiebau also offers cus- tomised solutions for renewable energy production. Our service portfolio covers all turnkey project phases right through to investor handover. Trouble-free operation and high system yields are guaranteed by a service contract.Turnkey solutions for PV power plants. Energiebau projects.Photovoltaic systems are long-term capital investments. We there-fore work exclusively with quality products that guarantee con-sistently high yields and attractive returns. Our project team installs systems around the world – on roofs, in open spaces, grid-connected or off-grid.16 1711 Industrial roof, Siebenlehn, Germany, 830 kWp2 Cargo centre at Cologne Bonn Airport, Germany, 295 kWp3 Industrial roof, Cologne-Butzweilerhof, Germany, 68 kWp4 Industrial roof, Kim’s Chocolates, Tienen, Belgium, 662 kWp4 835 Ground-mounted system, Hassendorf, Germany, 4,2 MW 6 Flat roofs, WDR film studios Cologne, Germany, 375 kWp 7 Ground-mounted system, Záchlumí, Czech Republic, 623 kWp8 Headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi, Kenya, 515 kWp76521Our range of services also includes the installation, start-up and maintenance on-site. Together with our long-standing installa - tion partners, we can always guarantee a completely professional service.18 19Passionate about off-grid.Energiebau off-grid systems.Energiebau is one of the most competent suppliers of off-grid solar systems. All over the world, our off-grid specialists provide competent support from design and project management through to commissioning of stand-alone systems. The ability to respond quickly and with flexibility to customer requests is another one of our strengths, as is the realisation of sophisticated off-grid systems using the very latest technology.Africa, rich in sunshine.We bring energy to your development.Many parts of Africa have no regulated access to electricity. At the same time, the requirement for energy in Africa’s cities is increas-ing due to the growth in population. Today, a large proportion of the electricity used in Africa is supplied by diesel generators. Meanwhile, solar energy on this continent rich in sunshine has become cheaper than that produced from diesel. In future, photo-voltaic installations will be able to provide a secure source of energy, free from emissions, for the whole of Africa. Since the mid- 1990s, Energiebau has been contributing to the rural electri fi ca-tion of Africa and in doing so, has been improving the quality of life considerably for the people affected. In the interests of sus-tain-able development, local partners are involved in the project process. The training of local specialists makes it possible to com-mission and monitor solar systems on-site.The extensive offering is completed by the provision of after-sales services to all customers up to Third Level Support. The overriding goal for all activities and services is the satisfaction of our customers, expressed through a long-term business relationship.Applications: • Solar Home Systems (SHS)• Telecommunications equipment• Traffic control technology• Radio and environmental monitoring stations• Street lighting• Remote mountain refuges, holiday and weekend homes• Boats or caravans• Complex hybrid and backup systems• Agricultural equipment and workshops• Village energy supplies and rural electrification• Water supplies and pumping stations18 1920 21Energiebau fulfils its social responsibility and has received awards commending the spirit that runs through the whole organisation.Driven by solar power.We take responsibility.Because tomorrow starts today.Energy concepts for the future.The SOLidarity Foundation. Since 2008, our non-profit-making foundation, SOLidarity, has been supporting solar projects in Africa in the areas of health care, schools and vocational training. By training local specialists, we ensure that the solar power systems are maintained and always function reliably.Operation Light Box is an example of such a project. The aim of this project is to equip all village clinics in Ghana with robust solar power systems. Our work is currently focused on projects in both Ghana and Tanzania.For many decades, it has been a question of integrating renew-able energy as well as possible into the existing electricity grid. As a result of the energy revolution taking place, it is now up to the power supply companies to meet the requirements of renewables and to bring energy producers together in an intelligent way.The energy revolution started with the need to conserve energy. Future energy requirements should be met from renewable resources. The same has been seen in the transport sector which has been revolutionised by electromobility. If the electric vehicles are powered using electricity generated from solar energy, we can speak of solar mobility. The future lies in the progress to be seen in personal and public transport. Energiebau is already selling charging stations and solar carports.www.solidarity-stiftung.deTomorrow’s electricity networks will be decentralised.Large power stations require high-voltage power lines in order to transport the energy produced to the consumers. These large power lines are meeting with increasing resistance from the population. With photovoltaic systems, there is no such problem. They produce the electricity right there, where it is to be used.Tomorrow’s networks will be smart. Modern storage media will in future be able to store electricity produced from renewable resources and in doing so, guarantee the greatest possible independence for the individual. For the large scale power producers, the intelligent management of de-centralised renewable energy producers is critical. Virtual power plants will in future determine supply and demand. Tomorrow’s networks will be smart as they will be able to manage a combi-nation of weather conditions, energy prices and the supply and demand for electricity. These examples show that the challenges often quoted in the context of switching our energy supplies to renewable resources can all be overcome. We at Energiebau have been developing these solutions for almost 30 years. The energy revolution has only just started. And we are part of it.20 21Awards.These prizes are important to us.Roy Family Award 2007For solar hybrid projects (in cooperation with InWent). Awarded by Harvard Univer-sity, Boston, USA.German Solar Prize 2011For the “Corporate Management Con-cept“. Awarded by the European associa-tion for renewable energy, “Europaeische Vereinigung fuer erneubare Energien e.V.“, (Eurosolar).Award for “Top PV Wholesale Distributor 2012“For punctuality and reliable deliveries, pro-fessional, competent advice and order pro cessing as well as long-term customer relationships. Awarded by the renowned market research institute, EuPD Research.Published by:Energiebau Solarstromsysteme GmbHHeinrich-Rohlmann-Str. 1750829 Cologne, GermanyVAT number: DE 122940456Managing Directors:Dipl.-Ing. Michael Schäfer, René Médawar All images and texts are copyright protected.We accept no responsibility for errors or misprints.CCE_011_005 EN 10/2012-V1Ident-Nr. 09239524EnergiebauSolarstromsysteme GmbHHeinrich-Rohlmann-Str. 1750829 Cologne l GermanyTel.: +49 (0)221 98966-0Fax: +49 (0)221 98966-199info@energiebau.dewww.energiebau.de