Using the power of the sun Using the power of the sun The worldwide market for solar energy systems has been growing at an annual rate of about 40 percent since 2000, stronger than any other energy branch. Hilti is an in- ternationally acknowledged provider of services for PV mounting systems. In conforming with the corporate goal of “we create enthusiastic customers and build a better future,” Hilti offers solar customers innovative PV mounting systems with superior added value. In Spain alone, a leading worldwide producer of solar energy, some 600 solar customers install their photovoltaic modules on Hilti channel systems. The three largest solar parks on the Iberian peninsula were built with Hilti channel installation systems. Together they generate more than 50 megawatts of solar electricity. Hilti & Unirac – Powering the solar market The acquisition of Unirac, North America’s leader in manufacturing PV mounting systems, allows Hilti to create a comprehensive product offering for all relevant solar industry market segments. Leading by Example Hilti supports environmentally-friendly photovoltaic technology not only by providing channel PV mounting systems. We also make direct investments in photovoltaic facilities by increasingly deploying photovoltaic solutions at the company’s own pro- duction and logistic locations. 22 Environmental management at Hilti