Press release (pdf) - Solar-Fabrik AG

Play it safePress release 18/6/2013Solar-Fabrik AG agreessales partnership withBayWa r.e. renewable energyGmbHSolar-Fabrik AGMunzinger Str. 1079111 Freiburg, GermanyTel.: +49 (0)761 4000-130Fax: +49 (0)761 4000-199info@solar-fabrik.dewww.solar-fabrik.deFreiburg, June 18, 2013. Solar-Fabrik AG and the photovoltaic wholesalerBayWa r.e. Solarsysteme GmbH, a subsidiary of BayWa r.e. renewable energyGmbH (BayWa r.e.), agree a sales partnership. The photovoltaic wholesalerfrom Tübingen is adopting the Premium Modules made in Freiburg by Solar-Fabrik AG as a quality German product with immediate effect.The photovoltaic wholesaler and system supplier BayWa r.e. Solarsysteme GmbH,whose headquarters are in Tübingen, is extending its product portfolio, incorporatingthe Premium Modules from Solar-Fabrik AG into its range. Solar-Fabrik’s topproducts are characterized by very high quality and reliability, and are fabricated inan ultra-modern production plant in Freiburg im Breisgau. BayWa r.e. is convincedto have found in Solar-Fabrik a long-term, reliable partner for the German-madePremium Modules that are in such high demand.“We are very happy that in Solar-Fabrik we have been able to win an experiencedsolar specialist as a partner, allowing us to extend our premium range with Germanmadeproducts”, said Günter Haug, General Manager of BayWa r.e. about the decision.“The high quality workmanship that has gone into the components and theextensive quality assurance process were as important to our decision as were thecomprehensive guarantees and levels of customer service.”The new partnership with BayWa r.e. expands Solar-Fabrik’s network of partnerships.“We wanted to strengthen our sales department through the addition of astrategic partner with good international connections and whose orientation toquality meets our own standards,” explained Martin Schlenk, COO of Solar-FabrikAG. “Both companies unite many years of experience in this market with a strong

Play it safeorientation towards customers and service. That puts us in a very good position forworking together successfully in this marketplace.”The Premium Modules from Solar-Fabrik, German pioneers in solar energy, are fabricatedin Freiburg im Breisgau, and have shown themselves to be successful inthousands of installed systems. The rate of complaints is less than 0.02%, and thatputs the Solar-Fabrik modules amongst the highest quality available on the market.Solar-Fabrik AGSolar-Fabrik AG, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, ranksamong Europe’s leaders in solar technology. Its products are manufactured exclusivelyin Germany and the company is DIN ISO 9001 and 14001 along with BSOHSAS 19001 certified. Good installation yields depend on exceptional qualitymanagement. This includes the selection of high-quality materials, state-of-the-artproduction technology, careful processing, continuous further development andsystem optimization. Solar-Fabrik’s ultra-modern production plant in Freiburg has acapacity of 210 megawatts (MW). Approximately 240 employees work at the headquartersin Freiburg. Solar-Fabrik’s network of experienced installation partnersacross Europe ensures that customers receive expert advice as well as professionalplant construction and installation.Further informationSolar-Fabrik AG, Munzinger Strasse 10, 79111 Freiburg, Germany,www.solar-fabrik.deBayWa r.e. renewable energy GmbH, Herzog-Heinrich-Strasse 9, 80336 Munich,Germanywww.baywa.comContactAndrea Ocker, Director of Marketing & Public RelationsE-mail: a.ocker@solar-fabrik.deTel.: +49 (0)-761-4000-130, Fax: +49 (0)-761-4000-199Investor relationsE-mail: investor@solar-fabrik.deTel.: +49 (0)-761-4000-207, Fax: +49 (0)-761-4000-199Printable Solar-Fabrik AG photo material (300 dpi)can be found on the Internet at www.solar-fabrik.de/presse