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Extraordinary General Meeting SolarPower Europe

Welcome!

26 March 2020, Brussels – held remotely

Welcome Speech

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Christian Westermeier, President

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Quorum &

SolarPower Europe Activity Report 2019

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Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO

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SolarPower Europe: ‘Overall Best European Association’

SolarPower Europe wins ‘Overall Best European Association’ at the European Association Awards 2019 as well as Silver in the Best Advocacy Campaign category

The European Association Awards have been developed to recognise excellence and exceptional achievements in European trade and professional associations “The judges felt this was a well-deserved win! A huge effort by a young, very motivated team. An

• utstanding application.”

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• Delivered a successful communications campaign for the 2019 European Parliament elections,

positioning SolarPower Europe as a partner of the European Parliament and the new European Commission on energy

• Successful lobbying on a dedicated supply side policy for solar in Europe
• Established a powerful ‘Building Alliance’ to convey strong messages on the ‘Renovation Wave’
• Published the first European Market Outlook
• Organised a number of highly successful events, i.e.
• SolarPower Summit, our flagship event
• RE-Source - with over 930 registrations and over 300 prescheduled B2B meetings
• First emPOWER event with Energy Commissioner and key Members of Parliament attending
• Provided high quality content through 22 webinars and 19 reports
• Strong visibility in the media, coverage in world-leading outlets

Core achievements of 2019

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• 2,8 Mio turnover (up from just above 2 Mio

€ in 2017 and 2018)

• Membership: more than 200 members

generated over 1,5 Mio € - with 22 Sponsor and Premium members, a growing backbone of core supporters

• Sponsorship revenues: more than 870 k €

due to the world class and award winning events delivered by SolarPower Europe

• Partnerships and International

Cooperation: contributing with more than 250 k €

Our income generation success

Breaking even for fifth year in a row: ➢ substantial increase in surplus: 45 k € (compared to 25k € in 2018) ➢ allows for a further build-up of our reserves, necessary to overcome unforeseen circumstances

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A transition year – Successfully positioning solar towards new policy makers

May 2019 Dec 2019

Elections of new European Parliament

July 2019 March 2020 3/12

7 Solar Wonders Manifesto to new EU policy makers

1/12 Entry into force

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Commission and

• fficial beginning of

the EU 8th legislature Confirmation of European Parliament and Committee chairs

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Industrial Strategy Communication EU acknowledges need for a strategic approach to renewable energy industries Response to the Public consultation

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Environment State Aid Guidelines 12/12 Better Buildings coalition with 12 Major EU Stakeholders 06/19 Launch Solar Rooftop Campaign

Feb 2020 21/12

JRC Study on Ecodesign for PV Takes onboard SPE position 19/02 Empower joint declaration and Event with Energy Commissioner

04/03

EU enshrines carbon neutrality target into law

12/03

EP INI report on buildings acknowledges on-site solar as key solution for building decarbonisation Deep dive into the last 3 months 10/12 Industrial Strategy declaration w/ 25 co-signatories

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Providing new deliverables for business, policy and market intelligence

June 2019 Dec 2019 First BIPV report Oct 2019 Feb 2020 7 Solar Wonders Manifesto to new EU policy makers March 2019 Nov 2019 First edition of

• EU Market outlook
• Asset management Guidelines

First EU Solar factsheets First report on Solar Mobility First report on Introduction to Corporate renewable PPA’s First Weekly Policy update Recommendations on a Solar Industrial Strategy

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Expanding our outreach to shape better policy environment in EU and beyond

New partners Stronger outreach in Europe… … And beyond

Business Council Advisory Council Poland Romania Bulgaria Croatia Mexico India Jordan Kazakstan Mozambique Tunisia

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Communications achievements – press coverage

• 72 press, blogs and news articles in 2019 (52 press

releases in 2018)

• 2.07k media mentions in 2019
• 2 podcasts
• 2.81M in advertising value equivalency (source: Meltwater)

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Strong social media presence and increase in website traffic

+40% increase in website

traffic, compared to 2018 (source: Google Analytics)

Communications campaigns

#7SolarWonders #Solar4Buildings

Industrial Strategy for solar

Videos Website Petition Videos Video testimonials Social media Launch event Press release Social media

More communications highlights

EU elections Photo exhibitions Visit onboard Energy Observer

Tesla solar road trip to Intersolar Europe

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Total number of members = 214 (March 2020)

Membership evolution: Jan 2014– Mar 2020

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Results Membership Survey

[Survey is still running; results will be presented at the EGM]

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First class events

14th edition - Europe is back in solar business!

• 300 participants
• 24 Partners
• 55+ speakers
• 300 registered participants
• Location: BEL, eco-friendly building
• E-mobility exhibition: 6 companies
• 197 participants
• 7 Sponsors
• Launch of 1st edition of

Asset Management Guidelines

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First class events

• Participants: 930 pax
• Clean energy buyers registered: 121 pax
• B2B meetings > 300
• 250 participants
• 27 speakers, including:
• Kadri Simson, European

Commissioner for Energy

Financial report 2019 and Report of the Financial Auditor

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Balance Sheet 2019

in Euros FIXED ASSETS 150.415 Intangible assets 41.637 Tangible assets 54.771 Financial assets 54.007 CURRENT ASSETS 2.272.849 Amounts receivable within one year (Membership fees, VAT reclaim) 1.212.713 Investments 10.859 Cash at bank and in hand 726.224 Deferred charges and accrued income 323.053 TOTAL ASSETS 2.423.264 CAPITAL AND RESERVES 787.577 Reserves 787.577 AMOUNTS PAYABLE 1.635.688 Amounts payable within one year 220.061 Trade debts 13.843 Suppliers 13.843 Taxes; remunerations and social security 206.218 Taxes 41.888 Remunerations and social security 164.330 Accrued charges and deferred income 1.415.627 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2.423.265

EPIA SOLARPOWER EUROPE Rue d’Arlon, 69-71, 1040 Brussels, Belgium BE 0427.557.687

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Profit and Loss Account 2019

in Euros TURNOVER 2.801.299 Membership fees 1.566.340 Partnerships 262.232 Sponsorships 879.741 International Cooperation 92.752 SERVICES & MISCELLANEOUS GOODS (1.407.725) GROSS OPERATING MARGIN 1.393.574 Remunerations; social security and pensions (1.186.492) Depreciation on intangible and tangible fixed assets (103.832) Reduction value Provisions for liabilities and charges Other operating charges (31.427) OPERATING PROFIT 71.823 Financial income 234 Financial charges (-) (15.168) PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXES 56.998 Extraordinary charge (11.052) PROFIT OF THE PERIOD 45.837

EPIA SOLARPOWER EUROPE Rue d’Arlon, 69-71, 1040 Brussels, Belgium BE 0427.557.687

1000000 2000000 3000000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Evolution of expenses 2015-2019 Staff Policy Business Development Fixed costs

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Expenses Breakdown 2015-2019

2.755.228 63% 5% 17% 16% 1.484.228 1.620.356 2.025.915 2.124.118 73% 69% 68% 68% 12% 12% 5% 3% 2% 5% 12% 11% 19% 16% 15% 18%

Euros

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Evolution Income 2015-2019

500000 1000000 1500000 2000000 2500000 3000000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Evolution of turnover and financing structure 2015-2019

Membership fees Partnership/sponsorship EC projects International cooperation Extraordinary

1.268.579 1.634.643 2.048.329 2.149.911 2.801.065 28% 25% 5% 23%

Evolution Reserves

679.247 693.534 715.948 741.741 787.577

• 215.649

14.287 22.141 25.792 45.837

• 300.000
• 100.000

100.000 300.000 500.000 700.000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Reserve growth through financial results

Reserve Financial result

total reserve end 2019

Q&A and Votes

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TEST QUESTION

1: Yes 2: No

Voting procedure / test

The vote will be run on the platform of

(www.bigpulsevoting.com)

More details on the details and procedure of the vote will be made available to all registered participants to the EGM before the EGM. For any questions upfront, please contact Charlotte Otten c.otten@solarpowereurope.org (+32 2 704 46 71)

Overview votes

APPROVAL OF ACTIVITY REPORT 2019 - VOTE 1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2019 - VOTE 2 “QUIETUS” OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR 2019 - VOTE 3 “QUIETUS” OF THE AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR 2019 - VOTE 4

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Do you approve SolarPower Europe activity report 2019?

1: Yes 2: No

Vote 1

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Do you approve SolarPower Europe annual accounts 2019?

1: Yes 2: No

Vote 2

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Do you discharge the Board of Directors for any responsibility arising from the execution

• f their mandate in 2019?

1: Yes 2: No

Vote 3

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Do you discharge the Auditor for any responsibility arising from the execution of his mandate in 2019?

1: Yes 2: No

Vote 4

SolarPower Europe Action Plan 2020

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Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO

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• Play a leading role in the discussions on the EU Green Deal, making sure the

different deliverables of the Green Deal improve the framework conditions for solar to continue thriving.

• Deliver a 2050 study supporting our advocacy to shape the discussions at European level
• Further strengthen our leading position in communicating on solar & energy transition
• Expand our Emerging Markets activities
• Move to a new SolarPower Headquarters by end of 2020 – improving sustainability,

well-being of staff and modernising the image of SolarPower Europe

• Continue to break-even – even in these difficult times
• Attract at least 20 new members
• Win awards for our work

Key objectives for 2020

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Policy Priorities and Actions for 2020

Make sure the EU is working on the enablers to deliver on the 2030 goals ➢ Removal of national bottlenecks to the massive uptake of renewable generation towards 2030 (Grid access, PPAs, access to land, etc.) ➢ Accelerate the deployment of renewable electricity across all sectors, as the most efficient way to achieve CO2 emission reduction the next decade

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Commitment to climate-neutrality by 2050 necessary to accelerate investments in clean-energy technologies ➢ Sound Industrial Strategy for renewables and solar in particular ➢ Having climate neutrality enshrined in law with clear milestones for 2030 and 2040 to procure stability and visibility for investors ➢ Facilitate access to private and public finance for renewable projects across EU regions

Policy Priorities and Actions for 2020

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• Enhance our visibility in the

media

• Continue social media push &

increase website traffic

• Corporate identity re-design
• Campaigns: industrial strategy,

35th anniversary and 2050 report

• New communications channel:

Podcast Communications priorities 2020

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2020 status:

• Re-confirming speakers
• Number of registered pax: 188

SolarPower 35th anniversary party

• Registered pax: 336

SolarPower Summit – new date: 29/09

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2020 status:

• Date confirmed: 24th November
• Repositioning to include EPC

O&M and Asset Management conference

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2020 STATUS: Dates: 9-11 December 2020 3 days event: 1 day for corporate buyers only 2 days of conference Sponsorship agreed and signed: € 42,500 Registration date: TBC

RE-Source 2020

SolarPower Europe Budget 2020

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Budget 2020 vs 2019 Results

Euros

2019 Results 2020 Budget 2019-2020 Change Income 2.801.065 3.131.961 12% Expenditure 2.755.228 3.079.773 12% Result of the year 45.837 52.188 14% Reserve beginning of the year 741.741 787.577 6% Reserve end of the year 787.577 839.765 7%

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Budget 2020

FACILITIES & ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 2.128.223 Staff costs 1.764.901 Building & Administration 363.322 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 729.586 AGM / Board Meetings 9.000 International exhibitions (Intersolar Europe) 36.800 SolarPower Summit 80.745 SPS Party

• O&M Event

7.500 Travel & Accommodation 12.000 Other activities + marketing 30.000 Digital Solar & Storage 75.000 RE-Source Event (Corporate Buyers) 240.000 Midsummer 13.541 RE-Source Platform 225.000

POLICY 159.640

Regulatory Affairs 40.180 Lobbying Activities 28.440 Printing, Design, Publicity Costs 18.000 EC Projects

• 2050 Study
• International Cooperation

73.020 COMMUNICATIONS 62.324 Political Communication 9.000 Subscriptions 12.144 Travel & Accommodation 5.080 Campaign & Corporate Design 36.100 TOTAL COSTS 3.079.773 INCOME Membership fees 1.600.000 Partnerships 275.000 Sponsorships 867.500 EC Projects

• International Cooperation

139.461 Google.org (RE-Source Platform) 250.000 Extraordinary items

• TOTAL INCOME

3.131.961 RESULTS 52.188

approved by the Board

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• The Board agreed the 2020 budget with a result of € 52,188
• The SolarPower Europe team will use all necessary means:
• to ensure the increase of new sources of income to meet the Budget 2020, and
• to ensure that expenses are limited to meet Budget 2020.
• The Board will review progress on a quarterly basis and make decisions about necessary

steps to be taken for next year's budget.

• The Board recommends this budget to the EGM.

2012 Budget overview

Q&A and Votes

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Q&A and votes

APPROVAL OF ACTIVITY REPORT 2020 - VOTE 5 APPROVAL OF BUDGET 2020 - VOTE 6

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Do you approve the SolarPower Europe action plan 2020?

1: Yes 2: No

Vote 5

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Do you approve the SolarPower Europe Budget 2020?

1: Yes 2: No

Vote 6

Proposal to increase the Board seats

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Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO

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Increase the number of Board Seats

8 Board Members 12 Board Members 15 Board Members

120 Members 100 Members > 200 Members 2014 2015 2020

Objectives: ➢ Improve the representation of a growing membership ➢ Open up the opportunity for more regional, sectoral and gender diversity on the Board

Statutes update

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Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO

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Other changes to the Statutes

• Addition of a table of contents and titles for each Article;
• References to the new Code for Companies and Associations;
• All text relating to the increase of Board members to 15 and the rotation renewal of 5

members per year;

• Slight adaption of the procedures in case a Board member leaves for any reason in
• rder to improve practicability;
• Coherence of terms throughout the document;
• Clean-up of redundancies

Q&A and Votes

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Do you approve the increase of the Board seats from 12 to 15 Board seats?

1: Yes 2: No

Vote 7

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Do you approve the other changes to the Statutes?

1: Yes 2: No

Vote 8

Board Elections

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Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO

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Presentation of candidates and votes - Overview

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Election of 1 President– Vote 9 Election of 2 Vice Presidents – Vote 10 Election of 4 Board Directors – Vote 11

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Election of 1 President I vote for (1 vote possible):

• 1. Aristotelis Chantavas – Enel
• 2. Christian Westermeier – Wacker

Vote 9

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Election of 2 Vice Presidents Directors I vote for (2 votes possible):

• 1. Aristotelis Chantavas, Enel Green Power
• 2. Vincenzo Costanzelli, Trina Solar
• 3. Jochen Hauff, BayWa r.e. renewable
• 4. Christian Westermeier, Wacker Chemie AG

Vote 10

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Election of 4 Board Directors I vote for (4 votes possible):

• 1. Aristotelis Chantavas, Enel Green Power
• 2. Vincenzo Costanzelli, Trina Solar
• 3. Jörg Ebel, IBC Solar AG
• 4. Martin Hackl, Fronius International GmbH
• 5. Jochen Hauff, BayWa r.e. renewable
• 6. Alexandra Sombsthay, Akuo Energy
• 7. Christian Westermeier, Wacker Chemie AG

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Closing

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Christian Westermeier, President

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Thank you for attending!

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