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A glimpse into the future of Solar Energyrealizing renewable energy
SOLAR23 & Solar in Africa
Why invest in North AFRICA?!
Table of Contents
1. Introduction UBBINK‐
& CENTROTHERM Group
2. Introduction SOLAR23
3. Developing Solar Markets in Europe
4. Developing Solar Markets in Africa
1. Introduction Ubbink‐
& Centrotherm Group
Ubbink Centrotherm Group is an international group which provides solutions to
increase
energy efficiency and
improve
the health of buildings and their occupants.
Ubbink Centrotherm Group manufactures, configures and sells its products, systems and
services in Europe and around the world. Ir. J.R. (Jacko) van der Stege CEO, Chairman of the Group Board,
Ubbink Centrotherm Group
Ubbink Centrotherm Group
Ubbink Centrotherm Group
100% CENTROTEC Sustainable AG subsidiary
2 brands: CentrothermUbbink
2 production sites: Doesburg, NLBrilon, Germany
100% CENTROTEC Sustainable AG subsidiary
2 brands: CentrothermUbbink
2 production sites: Doesburg, NLBrilon, Germany
Ubbink Group: Facts & Figures
Sales 2010: €
112 mio10.7% profitability ratioEmployees: appr. 500Subsidiaries in 6 European countries, USA and African ContinentUbbink/Centrotherm products distributed in 35 countriesStrong position in wholesale channels, working with virtually all
major players in Europe, builders merchants as well as roofing companies
Ubbink Centrotherm Group
European
distributors
Worldwide subsidiaries
& joint‐ventures
Ubbink East‐AfricaKenya
Centrotec J I Asia Pte. Ltd.Singapore
Centrotec Eco Systems LLCUnited States of America
Ubbink BVThe Netherlands
Ubbink UK Ltd.United Kingdom
Ubbink NV/SABelgium
Ubbink France .S.A.S.France
Centrotherm Systemtechnik GmbHGermany
Solar 23Germany
Centrotherm Italia SLRItaly
Ubbink Centrotherm Group Companies
Ubbink NV/SA
Belgium, Gent
Ubbink UK Ltd.
UK, Brackley
Ubbink BVThe Netherlands, Doesburg
Ubbink France SAS
France, Nantes
Centrotherm Italia SLR
Italy, Verona
Centrotherm Systemtechnik GmbHGermany, Brilon
Ubbink Timeline
1969
Barend Ubbink
founds iron processing company
Ubbink listed on the
Amsterdam Stock
Exchange
Start Plastic Roof
Window production
Start Ubbink
Building Systems
and gas flue
Acquired by
Centrotec AG
1999195919391896
Ubbink Timeline
2009
Introduction Ubiflex
lead‐free flashing
material
Cascade 315 big
diameter Multivent hybrid
Acquisition Solar
panel production
Launch
Ubbink air
distribution
system
2010200820072005
Concentric CLV
system
Launch new in‐roof
solar mounting
system
Launch
Ubbink roof
windows
Fields of Activity
Airtightness Watertightness Light Room Ventilation
Construction Ventilation Gas Flue Technology Solar
Ubbink Centrotherm Group ‐
part of the CENTROTEC Group
Global player in
sustainable technology for
health, comfort and
energy
1) Krass family 50 – 55 %; free float 45 – 50 % 2) Krass family 20 – 25 %
CENTROTEC Sustainable AG 1)
Gas Flue Systems
100 %
Medical Technology & Engineering Plastics100 %
CENTROSOLAR Group AG26 % 2)
Climate Systems
100 %
medimondi AG
Möller Medical
Centroplast
Engineering Plastics
Rolf Schmidt
Industriplast
bricon ag
Centrosolar AG
Centrosolar Glas
Centroplan
Renusol
Tochtergesellschafte
n in Südeuropa und
USA
Brink Climate
Systems
Ned Air
EnEV‐Air
Wolf
Kuntschar + Schlüter
Ubbink NL
Ubbink F
Ubbink B
Ubbink UK
Ubbink East Africa
Centrotherm D
Centrotherm Italy
Centrotec Asia
Other:
Centrotec Composites
Bond‐Laminates
(25 %)
(60 %)
Ubbink Centrotherm Group ‐
part of the CENTROTEC Group
Wolf GmbH Mainburg, DE
Möller Mecidal GmbH Fulda, DE
Centroplast GmbH Marsberg, DE
Rolf Schmidt IndustriPlast Kolding, DK
Brink Climate Systems Staphorst, NL
Ubbink F S.A.S Nantes, FR
Ubbink NV Gentbrugge, BE
Ubbink UK Brackley, GB
Ubbink BV Doesburg, NL
CENTROSOLAR Group AG, Munich, DE
EnEV-AirAhaus, DE
bricon AGGeroldswill, CH
Centrotherm Italia Verona, IT
Centrotherm GmbH Brilon, DE
Wolf Technika Grzewcza Warschau, PL
Wolf Ibérica S.A. Madrid, ES
CENTROTEC Sustainable AG Brilon, D
Wolf France S.A.S. Massy, FR
Wolf Representative Offices in
St. Petersburg (RUS)
Moscau (RUS)
Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Subsidiaries in 10 countries & market presence in over 45 countries
Kuntschar + SchlüterWolfhagen, DE
Ned AirKampen, NL
Solar 23Memmingen, DE
Centrotec: international presence
2. Introduction SOLAR23Who is SOLAR23
Introduction SOLAR23
SOLAR23 is a turnkey provider of grid‐connected photovoltaic systems and independent solar thermal systems with an
international dealer network and customers in Europe and Africa. In Germany, our product range involves photovoltaic systems for residential to large power plants and back‐up systems.
In Africa and Europe, we are specialized in independent power supplies for telecommunications relay stations, rural
electrification of villages, street lights, water pumps for drinking water and basic electrification of households. Our customers are private and industrial clients and development agencies such as WORLD BANK, UN, UNICEF, EU, FAO and GICs.
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast
ACCRA, Ghana
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia
ALGIER, Algeria
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar
ASMARA, Eritrea
BUJUMBURA, Burundi
DAKAR, Senegal
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia
RIADH, Saudi Arabia
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
KAMPALA, Uganda
KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. Of Congo
LAGOS, Nigeria
LOMÉ, Togo
LUSAKA, Zambia
N´DJAMENA, Chad
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso
TUNIS, Tunisia
YOUNDÉ, Cameroon
EUROPEAFRICA
ULM, Germany
HERRENBERG, Germany
REUTLINGEN, Germany
BRUXELLES, Belgique
BOURDEAUX, France
VALENCIA, Spain
ASIA
NEW DELHI, India
KONYA, Turkey
The Group of SOLAR23
Whole sale to
partners
Internation tenders
Africa
Whole sale toCompanies / customers
Turn key projects
Whole sale to
agencies
Europe
Whole sale trade to small
installersPublic tendersTurn key projects
private customer
SOLAR23 Distribution Channels
Who is SOLAR23 ‐
Applications
SOLAR23 Timeline
1995
The founding of Solar23 GmbH started
with the first visit of Jürgen Raach as
sales responsable at SIEMENS SOLAR of
their first customer in Africa ‐
SINES, a
North African company, founded in
1995 by Ismail Sibai
2000
The German subsidiary, SOLAR23 GmbH, was
established in Reutlingen (Germany)
SOLAR23 Timeline
2004
Founding of S.IN.ES Industrie SARL – the
2nd largest solar collector manufacturer
in Africa with more than 15.000 m²/year
2008
Solar23 achieved record sales of €
13.3
million and increased their total
revenue by 40%, compared to 2007.
The number of employees rises to 25. The cumulative PV installations exceed
10 MWp.
2010
Decision to go step further with
strong partners
3. Developing Solar Markets in Europe Ambitions for the future ‐
EUROPE
2011….
GERMANYAUSTRIASWITZERLAND
Be a strong key player in energy roof business, creating network
3. Developing Solar Markets in Europe Ambitions for the future ‐
EUROPE
2011….
GERMANY
Still having the On Grid knowledge inside the company
Using several hubs in african countries
4. Developing Solar Markets in Africa Ambitions for the future ‐
AFRICA
2011….
SENEGAL
Being a turn key solution provider for Africa
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Ambitions for the future ‐
AFRICA
2011….
ETHIOPIA
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Ambitions for the future ‐
AFRICA
2011….
TUNISIA
Be a specialist for specific applications with a strong added value (such as Telecom towers, Pumping systems, Villages)
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Why Africa – the Motivation
Growth of the african market
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Why Africa – the Motivation
Knowledge in developing an managing industrial companies in Africa Growth of the African market
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Why Africa – the Motivation
Transfer the know how of solar energy to the African continent
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Why Africa – the Motivation
Create strong and long term network with local partners
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Why Africa – the Motivation
Recognize the 3 big Needs for energy, water, communication in
the African countries
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Why invest in Africa
Political Issue
Insentive & Competitivity
Proximity to the Market
Developing Solar Markets in Africa Lessons learned in Africa
Reputation & Credibility & integrity & BribesLong term relationships vs. ‘deal‐orientation’Be far from Political influencesGovernmental Incentives for Solar Managing people:
Delegation is challengingSimple processes vs. ComplexityClarity in communications – step by step
Africa is very big (53 countries) partnerships are essential! Flexibility in strategy.
Proximity to the Market
Not a dream anymore, having light everywhere in Africa
THANK YOU