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Energy generated
by the installation
The energy generated by the
Photovoltaic module installation is used in the home,
Solar radiation strikes the photovoltaic and the surplus is injected
cells grouped into modules that into the power grid
convert sunlight into electricity

Distribution
line
Distributes the
electricity that
is ready to be
consumed

Monitoring
system
The monitoring system
collects data from Electric meter
Inverter
the inverter in order
to control the operation Converts direct current into The electric meter records
of the installation alternating current so that the energy consumed in the home
it can be injected into the grid and the power injected
into the power grid

HOW A ROOFTOP
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION WORKS

The electricity From the general

The alternating current
generated by the switchboard, the
The modules passes through the
modules goes to electrical current goes
convert the general switchboard
1 2 the inverter, which 3 4 to the electrical
sunlight into that protects both the
converts the direct appliances in the home,
electricity home as well as
current into and to the grid, if
the power grid
alternating current there is a surplus

A meter measures The energy that the house may require The monitoring system installed
the power from at night, or during times with high power by SunEdison allows you to control
the grid that is also demands that cannot be completely covered the production of your installation at all
consumed by the
by the photovoltaic installation will be supplied times and detect possible malfunctions,
5 electrical appliances, 6 7
by the power grid. The power grid can be so that you can act not only immediately,
and measures the
seen as a big battery that stores energy but also preventively, to ensure optimum
surplus produced
that is supplied when the installation cannot production of your system at all times and
by the photovoltaic
installation cover power demand maximum savings on your electric bill

With a photovoltaic installation on your rooftop, you only pay for the difference
between the energy consumed and the energy produced by the installation.

A properly dimensioned installation ensures a significant reduction in the electric bill.

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Residential installation Italy Residential installation in the US

SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), formerly MEMC

Electronic Materials, Inc., is a world leader in solar
photovoltaic and semiconductor technology,
and is also a major supplier of solar energy services,
with the goal of transforming people’s lives
through innovation.

We develop, finance, build, operate, and maintain

large-scale solar photovoltaic plants, commercial
rooftop systems, and residential installations.
The company offers the technological and financial
solutions that best adapt to local needs and simplify
solar energy production across the globe. Rooftop in Mexico

We operate in more than 25 countries

and manage more than 700 photovoltaic plants
with a total power output of more than 1 GW.
We also have 2.9 GW of pipeline projects
around the world.

SunEdison has been operating in Latin America

since 2010, with offices in Mexico D.F. (Mexico),
Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo and Recife (Brazil).

Ground-based plant in Chile *

* Estimated construction completion date: 1st quarter of 2014