DGAP-News: S.A.G. Solarstrom AG: Sale of 33 MWp Wymeswold

DGAP-News: S.A.G. Solarstrom AG / Key word(s): Disposal S.A.G. Solarstrom AG: Sale of 33 MWp Wymeswold system completed 11.11.2013 / 09:59 --------------------------------------------------------------------- S.A.G. Solarstrom AG: Sale of 33 MWp Wymeswold system completed - Joint sale by Hazel Solar 2 LLP and S.A.G. Solar UK Ltd. - S.A.G. Solarstrom Group receives inflow of liquidity as planned Freiburg, November 11, 2013. S.A.G. Solar UK Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of S.A.G. Solarstrom AG (German security identification number: 702 100, ISIN: DE0007021008), has completed the sale of the 33 MWp Wymeswold photovoltaic system as planned together with Hazel Capital Solar 2 LLP. The photovoltaic power plant, which is currently the largest in the UK, was sold to an institutional investor for an amount in the medium double-digit million range. S.A.G. Solar UK Ltd. constructed the Wymeswold photovoltaic system in Q1 2013 as a general contractor, arranged a bridging loan and the conclusion of a power purchase agreement together with the project partner and has now participated in the sales profit as scheduled under a financial agreement. With the conclusion of the transaction, the S.A.G. Solarstrom Group will now receive liquid funds in the high single-digit million range. A considerable portion of this will initially be tied up as cash deposits for any warranties arising for two years. The successful conclusion of sale illustrates the S.A.G. Solarstrom Group's wealth of experience in the planning, implementation, financing, and in the conclusion of power purchase agreements and the sale of photovoltaic plants on the scale of power plants. 'Wymeswold is a good example of how the S.A.G. Solarstrom Group successfully implements large-scale projects even under difficult conditions', says Dr. Karl Kuhlmann, CEO of S.A.G. Solarstrom AG. 'With this large-scale project and other projects in the UK, we have also gathered experience in the conclusion of power purchase agreements with a private, international energy company - and thus independent of state-guaranteed feed-in tariffs. We can thus impressively demonstrate two very important competences for further international expansion. And last but not least, we have established ourselves as a reliable partner in the British market, where we intend to implement further projects in 2013 and 2014'. Largest photovoltaic system in the UK The large-scale photovoltaic power plant, with a total output of 33 MWp was constructed within only three months on the former base of the Royal Air Force in Wymeswold, Leicestershire, around 190 km north-west of London after careful preliminary planning by S.A.G. Solar UK Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of S.A.G. Solarstrom AG, and connected to grid on schedule on March 31, 2013. The photovoltaic system, which is currently the largest in the UK, can produce around 30,650 MWh of electricity annually and thus supply the equivalent of over 8,000 four-person households with electricity. High-quality components were used - polycrystalline modules from Trina Solar and inverters from LTi - to ensure the electricity yield in the long-term for the entire term. A long-term contract was concluded with an international energy company. The S.A.G. Solarstrom Group continued to manage technical operation of the system after the sale. European photovoltaic market continues to remain under strong pressure Although the photovoltaic market in the UK recorded, as one of the few markets in Europe, considerable growth in 2013, the effects for market participants can also be felt here. 'As expected, the system functions superbly and is generating the forecast revenue. Nevertheless, the insurances for warranties that were previously customary on the market are no longer available. Due to the large number of insolvencies on the market, cash deposits for any warranties that might arise are required. This is putting a brake on our project business, as we cannot use these appropriations, which usually become free only after at least two years, to finance new projects', explains Dr. Kuhlmann. 'However, we are already holding discussions with appropriate partners regarding solutions to reduce the portion of funds committed by large-scale projects. This does not impact our plans for 2013, but we also want to implement the important measures for our project business in 2014'. About S.A.G. Solarstrom AG S.A.G. Solarstrom AG (German security identification number: 702 100, ISIN: DE0007021008) of Freiburg i.Br., Germany, is a manufacturer-independent provider of photovoltaic plants configured to customers' individual needs. The Group constructs plants of all sizes both in Germany and abroad. S.A.G. Solarstrom AG also produces solar energy at its own plants. S.A.G. Solarstrom AG's service portfolio covers the entire life cycle of photovoltaic plants, including forecast and energy services, yield reports, and remote service and maintenance, as well as insurance and financing. The Group thus offers a comprehensive value chain in photovoltaics, from yield reports, planning, construction, operations, and monitoring to optimization, repowering, and deconstruction. S.A.G. Solarstrom AG was founded in 1998. Around 200 specialists work at the four locations in Germany and the foreign subsidiaries. S.A.G. Solarstrom AG is listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as well as according to the rules and standards M:access of the Munich Stock Exchange. Further information: www.solarstromag.com Contact: S.A.G. Solarstrom AG Sasbacher Stra�e 5 79111 Freiburg Germany www.solarstromag.com Public Relations / Investor Relations Jutta Lorberg phone: +49-(0)761-4770-311 e-mail: pr@solarstromag.com / ir@solarstromag.com End of Corporate News --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.11.2013 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: S.A.G. Solarstrom AG Sasbacher Str. 5 79111 Freiburg Germany Phone: + 49 761 4770 0 Fax: + 49 761 4770 555 E-mail: mail@solarstromag.com Internet: www.solarstromag.com ISIN: DE0007021008, DE000A1E84A4, DE000A1K0K53, WKN: 702100, A1E84A, A1K0K5 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München (m:access), Stuttgart End of News DGAP News-Service --------------------------------------------------------------------- 239047 11.11.2013