· A considerably shorter installation period and up to 40 percent fewer expenses for materials make for low system costs

· Other new products will be presented

Munich – Bosch Solar Energy will be presenting itself at the Intersolar fair in Munich with three new products. The focus is on the new combination of mounting system and micromorphous thin-film solar modules from Bosch, which was developed in cooperation with Bosch Rexroth. The innovative new slide-in system enables the rapid and safe installation of the frameless thin-film solar modules. Tracks are used instead of the usual clamps. The photovoltaic modules are simply inserted into the guide pieces and fastened instantly. This cuts the installation time in half to 15 seconds per module. This means that around twice as many modules can be installed in the same amount of time as one could using a conventional four-point clamping system. Since installation brackets and clamps are no longer required, material costs are also reduced by about 40 percent.

The second new product which is being presented for the first time also simplifies the installation process: The framed micromorphous thin-film solar module Bosch Solar Module µm-Si frame. In contrast to the otherwise standard glass-glass thin-film solar modules, the frame enables an assembly similar to crystalline PV modules with glass-foil-laminate. This makes the framed thin-film solar module considerably lighter than conventional thin-film modules of its size. With a total weight of just 17 kilograms, it is easy to handle and quick to install. The frame enables cost-effective installation with standard mounting systems.

Furthermore, Bosch Solar Energy is presenting a thin-film solar module based on CIS technology for the first time. The CIS thin-film solar module Bosch Solar Module CIS and the Bosch Solar Module CIS frame convince thanks to their classy design, high-quality workmanship and attractive yields. This makes Bosch's CIS solar modules particularly well-suited for architecturally demanding PV solutions and facade installations. With a total weight of just 10.5 kilograms they are easy to install. Plus: Bosch's CIS solar modules can be installed with transformerless inverters. This produces greater yields and reduces costs.

You will find us from June 9 to 11, 2010 at the Intersolar in Munich, hall A6, booth number 366.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 275,000 associates generated sales of 38.2 billion euros in fiscal 2009. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros for research and development, and applies for some 3,800 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com.

PI7087 - June 2010