SAN FRANCISCO and WUXI, China, Nov. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Suntech
Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), one of the world's leading manufacturers
of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced that Dr. Zhengrong Shi,
Suntech's Chairman and CEO, has been honored as one of three Climate Heroes by
the Asia Society in recognition of his contribution to green innovation and
sustainable development in Asia and the United States. The award was presented
to Dr. Shi at a dinner in New York on November 11.
"Dr. Shi has played a leadership role in driving global solutions to
climate change through the development of one of the world's largest solar
companies," said Dr. Vishakha N. Desai, President and CEO of Asia Society.
"His efforts to drive innovation and promote greater adoption of solar energy
technologies will continue to have a significant impact on energy production
and we are very pleased to honor his ground-breaking achievements."
The Asia Society is a leading global organization working to strengthen
relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and
institutions of Asia and the United States. The Green Annual Dinner was held
to honor successful leaders and companies who have had a substantial, positive
impact on the peoples of both Asia and the United States through "green"
innovation and responsibility. Mr. Alain Belda, Director and Chairman of the
Board of Alcoa, and Dr. R. K. Pachauri, Chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), were also honored as Climate
Heroes at the Asia Society's Green Annual Dinner.
"It is a great honor to be recognized by the Asia Society. The recognition
of the need to address issues such as climate change and sustainable
development in Asia and the United States is critical to building a
sustainable future for following generations," said Dr. Shi. "It is
encouraging to see growing support among government, NGOs and businesses for
green initiatives and it is a trend that Suntech will work to accelerate. I
have no doubt that solar will become an important part of the global energy
mix and help to minimize climate change."
About Suntech
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) is a world-leading solar
energy company as measured by both production output and capacity of solar
cells and modules. Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we
live in and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enable
sustainable development. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets
a variety of high-quality, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solar
products for electric power applications in the residential, commercial,
industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech offers one of the broadest
ranges of BIPV products under the MSK Solar Design Line(TM). Suntech has
sales offices worldwide and is a market share leader in key global solar
markets. For more information, please visit http://www.suntech-power.com .
About Asia Society
Asia Society is the leading global organization working to strengthen
relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and
institutions of Asia and the United States. We seek to enhance dialogue,
encourage creative expression, and generate new ideas across the fields of
policy, business, education, arts, and culture. Founded in 1956, Asia Society
is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution with offices in Hong Kong,
Houston, Korea, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, New York, San
Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and Washington, DC. More information please visit:
http://www.asiasociety.org
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the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private
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For further information about Suntech, please contact:
In China:
Rory Macpherson
Investor Relations Director
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86-21-6288-5574
Email: rory@suntech-power.com
In the United States:
Sanjay M. Hurry
Vice President
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: suntech@tpg-ir.com
