CORFO PROJECT 17PTECES-75830

AtaMoS-TeC: TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRAM FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH RADIATION AND DESERT CLIMATE AREAS

This instrument contains the background and the terms of the public call for the process of

selection of the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at AtaMoS-TeC project.

I. SUMMARY

Given the unique conditions of the Atacama Desert, the development of photovoltaic systems for desert conditions has been selected as one of the main initiatives of CORFO’s Solar Committee. The institutions of SERC Chile, three international technology centers and 19 associated companies share the vision of great opportunities that emerge for Chile in this innovation and development niche. In this sense, the research team of this proposal, together with the participating companies, has identified some characteristics of the Atacama Desert that define the opportunities and challenges that are integrated and justify this proposal:

• Solar radiation has a distinctive solar spectrum (eg: ultraviolet radiation), • Comparatively low ambient temperature (eg Sahara, Australia), • Systematic winds in speed and direction (east-west), • Relevant local consumption (eg mining), • Available territory (high tax rate), • Various geographic areas (altitude, access, type and magnitude of aerosols), • Water scarcity, • High seismicity, • National related industry that can expand its product lines (eg structures, glass).

As a result of a joint efforts and collaboration over the last 5 years, this consortium of institutions enthusiastically responds to this call with the proposal called "AtaMoS-TeC: Research and Development Program of Photovoltaic Technologies for High Radiation and Desert Climates". Its main objective is to create a collaborative and high-impact platform for the execution of niche projects for the development of photovoltaic solar energy technologies. This will be achieved through the execution of a portfolio of projects that addresses the challenge of adapting and developing appropriate technologies for desert zone conditions and high solar radiation, in terms of durability and expected yields, with the target to reduce the energy cost level to at least USD 25/MWh by the year 2025. This aims to promote a high penetration of solar photovoltaic energy in the Chilean matrix, with a special emphasis on the development and strengthening of local suppliers, and to create a

sophisticated industrial suppliers oriented to provide solar-related technology and services in Chile and abroad. The following table shows the KPIs fixed by Corfo which are related to the achievements and results expected during the execution of the project.

KPI Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 1 Levelized Cost of Energy reduction 0 0 25% 40% 63% 2 New fotovoltaic solar systems solutions 0 0 3 6 10 3 Local provider companies working on

project’s devolpment 0 3 5 6 10

4 Investment on FV modules for desert and high radiation conditions manufacturing plant with a minimal capacity of 120MWp/year in Chile.

Pre-factibility study (month 4)

Investment choice - Investment materialization.

Minimal production: 120 MW

-

5 Spin-off companies commercializing goods and services

0 0 1 2 5

6 Technological entities taking part in the Program

3 4 5 5 6

7 Number of working professionals variation (professionals working on the program’s development lines).

10% 20% 30% 50% 100%

8 Roadshows and diffusion events 1 2 3 10 20 Table 1: KPI summary according to contract and terms

In the program are actively involved: the founding institutions of SERC-Chile (University of Antofagasta, University of Chile, Universidad Federico Santa María, Universidad de Concepción and Adolfo Ibañez University, with the exception of Fundación Chile and Universidad de Tarapacá), associate companies and international co-executors such as ISC Kontanz (technology center in Germany), CEA INES (technology center in France) and Fraunhofer (technology institute in Germany). They all are working around goods and services of solar energy applications focusing on local technological development. These institutions, together with the participating companies, form a critical and competitive mass of scientific, technological, productive resources and capabilities, that will carry out applied research and development of photovoltaic systems for desert zones of high radiation levels, with a clear technology transfer strategy and ensuring maximum generation and capture of value for the country. The project has aroused a high business interest in the 19 participating companies that contribute $ 2,840 million pesos and expect to benefit from its results: Mondragón, Colbún, CINTAC, Vidrios Lirquén, Ecovisión, Innova Renovable, SolarPro, SNARE, Phibrand, , SYNTEC , NAST, VEnergia, TecnoAndina, Borg, Ecoenergías, Forcast, Geogrow, NewEnergy and SolCorp. The proposed AtaMoS-TeC project consists of a portfolio of 7 research and technology development packages applied to four defined lines of action:

a. Modules b. Balance of System c. Operation and Maintenance d. Applications

And there is a set of support projects (studies, models, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, etc.), and permanent activities linked to the administration and management of this portfolio as well as the development of the regional productivity matrix, which complements the generation and capture of value.

The projects of the AtaMoS-TeC project can be grouped according to the following scheme of Work Lines (Projects or Work Packages for purposes of this document).

Table 2: Work Packages (WPs), Institutions y Coordinadination.

Each Work Package is leaded by a responsible from one of the coexecutors institutions. The next chart shows how it is conceived the full cycle of AtaMoS from a Systemic Perspective. This cycle is relevant because its iteration is the key to achieve KPI n°1. In this cycle actively come together and on an interdependent form all Work Packages, all of them coordinated by Work Package 0 and with the leadership of the CTO.

Image 1: Yearly development cycles for AtaMoS project

WP 4WP1 WP6

WP2 WP3

WP7

IV-tracing

10 modules / BenchmarkEnergy data

Cleaning strategy

BenchmarkEnergy data

BenchmarkCleaning, Energy data

Cables

BoSO&M

mountinginverters

LCOESimulation

WP5

Territorialcharaterization

Territorial data, measurements

Territorial measurements, materials

Energy monitoring

WP8

EntrepreneurshipSpin-Offs, IP

PSDA

PSDA

WPs

find

ings

WP0 with the leadership of the CTO: main coordination of each AtaMoS cycle

WP9

Education,Training, HCD

Costs, energy, parameters, uncertaintiesHCD requirements, profiles

IV-tracing

Territorialmeasurements

We’ll explain the previous image and provide a general description of each Work Package on the AtaMoS cycle framework: WP0-Coordination: Program management and administration activities necessary to ensure thematic consistency and project management. On the AtaMoS cycle it coordinates the efforts of the other Work Packages because it holds a global vision and knows the development state of each other WP. This is leaded by the project’s CTO because it’s the only available capacity able to consolidate the effort that is required to complete these cycles. WP1-Module development: conformed by the development projects of the new photovoltaic modules and the different adaptations for high radiation and desert conditions. It contemplates the development of three versions of photovoltaic modules (AtaMo versions). From the technological point of view, WP1 delivers its developments to WP2, WP3, WP4 and WP6 so each one of those work packages can continue the development from their specific field of action. Besides WP1 work is important also to WP7, WP8 and WP9, so it is also an input for those WP. WP1 gets feedback from the other WP (ie: WP2 delivers IV tracing, WP4 delivers energy data, cleaning strategies, etc) so it can improve its own decisions. WP2-Module Performance Assessment and Labeling: in charge of testing technical performance features. It delivers IV tracing to WP1 and WP4. On the other hand it receives different versions of modules from WP1 and territorial and materials measures from WP5. Moreover, its results are taken by WP7 and WP8. WP3-Balance of System Development: contemplates the development projects of the new components associated to "Balance of System", including new structures, inverter systems, storage systems, control systems, etc. In relation to the follow-up structure, the aim is to propose a novel and efficient tracking structure that optimizes performance in relation to the integration of selected modules. It is a valued possibility that the system can be flexible and possess a specialized drive and control system. It requires the information form WP1 (AtaMo version) and the references and data from WP4. At technological level it delivers its results to WP6 which will test the new BoS. Nevertheless and given the multiple innovation possibilities, the results generated on WP3 will also be inputs for WP7, WP8 and WP9. WP4-O&M Development: include the projects for the development of new components associated with Operation and Maintenance, including soiling management system, Smart PV, sustainable cleaning, predictive maintenance, between others. The features of this WP make it to have a high relation with the other WP. So as seen on image 1, at technological level, for each AtaMoS cycle it requires information from WP 1 (AtaMo version), IV tracing from WP2, territorial data from WP5 and energy monitoring system from WP6 (PSDA+). On the other hand, it provides feedback to WP1, WP3 and WP6. Given the multiple innovation possibilities, the results generated on WP3 will also be inputs for WP7, WP8 and WP9. WP5-Territorial Characterization: Concentrate the studies and actions required to obtain a relevant territorial characterization at various levels, such as solar resource, geographic profile, soiling, water, temperature, wind, electrical grid proximity, mining sites proximity, facilities and local

communities’ proximity. At technological level this WP delivers territorial information (several measures) to WP2, WP4 and WP6. The compiled information is also an input for WP7, WP8 and WP9. A very specific development in this WP is the study of materials related to the panel’s soiling. WP6-Demonstration of PV System in desert conditions: In this WP the activities related to Tests and piloting on site will be realized. It is expected to obtain prototype plants evaluations, which will allow to extrapolate the behavior of a commercial solar plant under several location contexts, available those technologies that make use of the solutions developed by the Consortium, as well as those coming from other manufacturers. From the technological POV for executing the demonstrations it is required the inputs from WP1 (AtaMo version), WP3 (cables, mount systems, inverters) and WP4 data. The data obtained from WP6 will be delivered to WP4 team as feedback. Furthermore, this WP results will be used also as inputs by WP8 and WP9. It should also be mentioned this WP does not execute data processing in order to convert it to useful information for the other WP for that is a task of WP4 as can be seen on exit lines. WP7-Optimization and bankability: in this WP the results obtained from WP1, WP3, WP4, WP5 will be analyzed in order to find, model and simulate the different optimizations and improvements of the technologies and services of the program from an economic point of view. Also, it will be provided the information of quality required for topics related with bankability of the projects, in particular the level of energy costs for each solution. This analysis will be realized to any developed version of the modules. It is likewise a core task of this WP the activities to periodically calculate the LCOE. WP8-Models of Exploitation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer: this WP will address issues related to business models of the different results obtained in the program. It will have support from incubators and accelerators to bring these results to market niches. In this WP will be carried out the prefeasibility studies, business cases and different reports to support the decision making of the participants of the consortium. It also includes the implementation of the technological services based on the capacities obtained as a result of the PV system development projects and piloting, and the installation of a pilot plant for module manufacturing and R&D. In particular, it includes preparing the Business Case for the installation of a module manufacturing plant in Chile at year 5 of the project. WP9-Education, Training and Dissemination: This WP will cover issues related to human capital formation, strategic communication, and engagement with communities. Likewise, Dissemination of results in national and international conferences, as well as the publication of indexed journals. Each WP has an interdisciplinary team from both the member universities of SERC and from the technological centers international partners, chosen according to their competences and contribution of value in obtaining the different results. Institutions and associated companies are expected to work actively with these R & D & I work teams so that the outcome is beneficial to all parties and the expectations are met. Image 2 shows the project from a functional and coherent perspective and portrays its main components and relevant interactions.

Image 2: General proposal of the project

In order to address the unique opportunities offered by this program, a flexible pilot plant for the manufacture of modules was conceived as the central unit, which allows the implementation and testing of new modules. This plant could be integrated to the PSDA (Atacama Desert Solar Platform) generating a platform of development and experimentation that concentrates the national efforts on the subject1. These ideas arise from a professional platform for evaluation of the performance of existing modules and those developed by the R & D & I team. On these solutions will merge all the potential cost-effective solutions that arise from the adaptation to the particular conditions of the Atacama Desert and the use of local materials and industry. The resulting modules, based on an iterative process of performance evaluation (including technical and economic aspects), will be integrated into solutions for photovoltaic plants, which in addition will incorporate the other developments achieved in Balance of System and operation and maintenance, also adapted to the conditions of the territory. In the proposal, the combination of developments and solutions for photovoltaic plants, will be implemented as small-scale prototype photovoltaic plants of, whose performance will also be evaluated in the facilities of the proposed platform. This will serve as a basis to extrapolate the obtained results to future large-scale plants located in similar specific territorial conditions. This methodology will be the key to assess the feasibility of the products and associated business models generated by the consortium.

1 The definitive localization of the pilot plant for R&D (either PSDA or Antofagasta University Campus will depend on a

strategic evaluation performed by all founding members and Corfo.

ModulePerformanceevaluation

Newmoduledesign(Efficiency,LCOE,etc)

ExistingPVmodulesolutions

(industrialpartners)

Localconditions Standards

Proposalofimprovements(design,materials,assembly,structure,physics/chemistry,

territory,etc.)

PVcellsimprovements

Externalnewcellsand

moduleapproaches

Newmodulemanufacture

Flexibleexperimentalindustrialpilotplant

Industrialtransferofsolutions/longterm

performanceev.

Monitoring,evaluation,feedback

Outsidetheprojectscope

Partoftheprojectactivities

WP2 WP1,2,5

WP1,7

BalanceofSystemOperation&Maintenance

WP3,4IntegrationtoaPVSystemsolution(performance,sustainability)

WP8

WP1

WP6,8

The infrastructure available for R & D & I, such as the PSDA, the 1 MW plant of Minera Escondida and the network of laboratories of the participating universities will be reinforced with state-of-the-art equipment, along with the development of advanced specialized human capital both technical and professional. The Consortium will boost investment in facilities in Chile for the manufacture of photovoltaic modules for desert and high radiation areas of at least 120MWp / year, considering the different versions of technological products that emerge from this program. To this end, the consortium will contribute to the development of the business case and pre-feasibility study, the documentation for the investment decision and the financing of the project, aiming to materialize the installation at year 5. The program is strongly results oriented, which will contribute to the development and release of the different versions of AtaMo (Atacama Module). The Roadmap of the program is presented in the following Image:

Image 3: Original proposed Roadmap

This base roadmap has been added to the yearly cycles of AtaMo versions previously described and it is coherent with the project’s KPIs. It is also considered possible innovation developments specific for BoS and O&M areas, as well as applications area. The proposed governance follows strictly the guidelines provided by CORFO for the formation of a technological consortium based on a new non-profit private corporation. Until the creation period of the consortium, the University of Antofagasta, as a key partner, will sign the subsidy agreement as a transitional beneficiary, representing the institutions of SERC Chile, other co-executing

institutions and associated companies. The consortium seeks to have a balanced representation of companies, R & D centers and public entities. For reaching the proposed objectives it is mandatory to achieve the virtuous circle described on next Image:

Image 4: AtaMoS-TeC virtuous circle

Following the picture from the top and on a clockwise fashion, it can be appreciated that the success of this program will be seen by the achievement of the KPIs stated on the contract with Corfo. Likewise, and given the size and complexity of the program, an effective development will be possible if, and only if, the participants that form part of it get to align properly and early stating their reach and domains. This has to be seen on the activities of the WPs, their results and budget. As has been shown, there’s a division of ten work packages which have defined activities, results and budget. Nevertheless, it is of utter importance to clarify their interactions because they are not independent one from each other. For this, relations have been made explicit in order to optimize work cycles. In this definition, the satisfaction of the strategic partners (companies) is also fundamental, so that the fulfillment of their objectives should be seen and, if necessary, the redefinition of their expectations. This requires an alignment and empowerment of co-executing institutions based on their commitments, results, expectations and budgets. Finally, each of the people participating in the project must feel how it contributes to the overall results of the project, articulating through the institutions to which they belong and the governance given to the project.

WPs activities, results, budget

Expectations & targets ofIndustrial partners (associates)

Responsabilities, commitments, accountability

of each person.

Co-executor Institutions commitments, results,

expectations, budget

Corfo ContractKPIs

II. POSITION IDENTIFICATION N° of positions: 1 Rent: According to Academic Evaluation and Project’s Remunerations Scale Working Unit: Technical Development Unit Development Area: Technological Development Area III. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for the position must comply with the general and specific requirements indicated in this document. In addition, the applicant must comply with the following requirements:

a. Engineer or professional of the technical-scientific area. With postgraduate studies, desirable doctorate (a) in the area of research, development and / or production of photovoltaic systems.

b. + 10 years of experience in the photovoltaic area, either in the industry and / or research centers.

c. + 3 years of experience in management / coordination / coordination of technical research teams in photovoltaic systems.

d. + 3 years of experience in the coordination of physical assets and management / accountability of budgets for the development of research projects.

e. Participation experience in at least 3 PV technology research projects in their different stages to be taken to the market.

f. Knowledge of related industries (energy, mining, advanced manufacturing). g. Fluent in Spanish.

IV. DISSEMINATION The present call for public contest will be made through publications on social networks of each participating institution in the AtaMoS-TeC project, seeking maximum dissemination. V. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND PRESENTATION Background required to apply are the following:

• Letter of intent • Curriculum vitae resume. • Copy of either National ID or Passport. • Documentation certifying the titles and / or degrees obtained (single copies). • Documentation that accredits, where appropriate, research activities and projects. • Documents or certifications that certify any antecedent requested or considered

important for this contest.

• Two letters of recommendation. The reception of applications and background in digital format will be extended from 9:00 the next working day to the publication of the call to contest, for a period of 30 calendar days. Applications for candidates will be sent by email to Bárbara Silva (barbara.silva@uantof.cl). No applications or information will be received outside this period. NOTE: Any certification that occurs outside the indicated context will not be considered for any selection effect. The mere fact that each applicant presents his or her background to the application constitutes full acceptance of these Terms, in all its aspects. Also, it is important to note that the background will not be returned. VI. DECISION There is a commission of 2 Directors and a representative of CORFO that will analyze the background presented by the candidates and proceed with the selection, applying the evaluation guidelines indicated in this instrument. This commission will be assisted by an impartial Head Hunting body before making a final decision. AtaMoS-TeC reserves the right to leave the present process deserted, if the candidates, despite fulfilling the requested demands, do not exceed the minimum level of expectations. VII. DELIBERATION.

A. TRANSVERSAL SKILLS A.1.Ethics and Integrity Structure of the organizational vision and mission on the basis of moral values, giving priority to the general interest thereon. It has the ability to identify and implement strategies to strengthen probity in implementing policies, plans, programs and actions; managing with honesty, professionalism and impartiality resources of the organization. A.2.Management and Achievement Activities planned to increase collaboration by providing organizational and customer satisfaction. It has the ability to generate and coordinate strategies to ensure efficient, effective and quality for compliance with organizational mission and strategic objectives, mobilizing people and resources. A.3. Customer orientation Plan their actions and those of the department or unit, considering the needs of customers, investigates and reports on potential internal, external customers and suppliers and current needs. It is an internal and external reference when seeking to provide solutions or meet

customer needs. Prioritises long-term relationship with the client over occasional immediate benefits. A.4. Collaborative Work It encourages, fosters and builds teams. Creates, maintains and ensures a positive working environment characterized by relations of respect and good treatment permanent cooperation. It promotes and highlights the team's strengths against third parties. It exposes conflicts and acts as a mediator and facilitator of solutions. B. SPECIFIC SKILLS B.1.External leadership and articulation networks Ability to generate commitment and support for the achievement of the challenges, managing the environment variables and relationships, which will provide viability and legitimacy in their duties. Identifies stakeholders and generate strategic alliances necessary to add value to their management and achieve inter-organizational results. B.2. Strategic Vision It detects and analyzes the social, political, economic, environmental, technological, cultural and public policy signals, the global and local environment, incorporating consistent with organizational strategy and management way. Apply an overview of their role and the organization in the development of the sector and the country. B.3. Internal leadership and people management Encourages the contribution of individuals to the results of organizational management. It is capable of transmitting orientations, values and motivations, forming high performance teams, enabling the development of talent and generating cohesion and team spirit. Ensures that prevail good treatment and decent working conditions, promoting good labor practices. It establishes action plans, supports and provides timely feedback to their collaborating / s, while promoting practices and formal and informal instances for performance management, evaluation system consistent organizational performance. B.4. Decision making It is anticipated the decision to avoid situations or problems that negatively impact work processes and / or projected results. Analyzes, intervenes and implements decisions that promote the proper functioning of the area or department.

Weighing table:

Behavioral Transversal Specific

Skill

1. Ethics and Integrity

2. Management and Achievement

3. Customer orientation

4. Collaborative Work

1. External leadership and articulation networks

2. Strategic Vision

3. Internal leadership and people management

4. Decision making

Skill level2

Comments

2 Levels from 0 to 4; whereas 0 is absence of skill and 4 is excellence in achievement of required skill.