BEIJING and WUXI, China, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Suntech Power
Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest crystalline silicon
photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, announced today that it has entered
into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pakistan's Alternative Energy
Development Board (AEDB) to work towards the widespread use of solar energy
technologies to meet the energy shortage in Pakistan.
The objective of the MOU is to facilitate cooperation between Suntech and
the public sector and private companies in Pakistan to help implement solar
programs including the AEDB's Rural Electrification Program; the development
of Solar Power Pumping Systems with the AEDB and the World Bank; and Solar
Power Telecom Projects in collaboration with Pakistani telecom companies.
"We are proud to collaborate with the Alternative Energy Development Board
to bring the latest in crystalline silicon solar technology to Pakistan," said
Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's Chairman and CEO. "This is a clear example of the
promise of solar energy in meeting growing demands for electricity in the
developing world in an environmentally friendly way. With rapid improvements
in solar energy technology and operational efficiency, solar energy is
establishing itself as a crucial, cost-competitive part of the global energy
mix."
"We are very pleased to be working with Suntech towards developing clean
renewable energy in our country," said Mr. Masood Khan, Pakistan's Ambassador
to China. "Pakistan is committed to using solar power as a way to solve
Pakistan's energy shortage, and we are confident in Suntech's reputation as a
global industry leader to bring reliable environmentally sustainable solutions
to Pakistan's growing energy needs."
The MOU sets forth the agreement in principle of the parties concerning
the project and related activities. Final agreement between the parties is
subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements among the
parties.
About the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB)
The Alternative Energy Development Board was created by the government of
Pakistan in 2003. The board is comprised of twelve members and chaired by Mr.
Raja Pervez Ashraf. The functions of the Board are to develop national
strategy, policies and plans for utilization of alternative and renewable
energy resources to achieve the targets approved by the Federal Government, to
act as a forum for evaluating, monitoring and certification of alternative or
renewable energy projects and products, to act as a coordinating agency for
commercial application of alternative or renewable technology, and to
facilitate power generation through alternative or renewable energy resources.
For more information, please visit http://www.aedb.org .
About Suntech
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) is the world's leading solar
energy company as measured by production output of crystalline silicon solar
modules. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets premium quality,
high-output, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solar products for
electric power applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, and
public utility sectors. Suntech's patent-pending Pluto technology for
crystalline silicon solar cells improves power output by up to 12% compared to
conventional production methods. Suntech also offers one of the broadest
ranges of building-integrated solar products.
Suntech designs and delivers commercial and utility scale solar power
systems in China and the United States. With regional headquarters in China,
Switzerland and San Francisco and sales offices worldwide, Suntech is
passionate about improving the environment we live in and dedicated to
developing advanced solar solutions that enable sustainable development. For
more information, please visit http://www.suntech-power.com .
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements
constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
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
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can
be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates,"
"future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements,
and includes the negotiation of definitive agreements among the parties, the
ability of Suntech to supply the modules under the agreement, the
implementation of the solar programs in Pakistan, the amount of energy the
systems will generate upon completion, and the number of residents to whom the
system can provide power. Such statements involve certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and
other risks is included in Suntech's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Suntech does
not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required
under applicable law.
For more information, 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:
Kristen McNally
Executive Vice President
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: suntech@tpg-ir.com
SOURCE Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
In China: Rory Macpherson, Investor Relations Director of Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., +86-21-6288-5574, or rory@suntech-power.com; In the United States: Kristen McNally, Executive Vice President of The Piacente Group, Inc., +1-212-481-2050, or suntech@tpg-ir.com
