GE Invests $117 Million in EDP Renewables’ Oklahoma Wind Farm and Additional $111 Million in Established Wind Farm Portfolio

GE Invests $117 Million in EDP Renewables’ Oklahoma Wind Farm and Additional $111 Million in Established Wind Farm Portfolio

LAWTON, Okla.----GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), in partnership with Horizon Wind Energy LLC, --owned by EDP Renewables (NYSE Euronext: EDPR) -- is investing $117 million in an Oklahoma wind farm.

Horizon Wind Energy’s Blue Canyon V wind farm is a 99 MW expansion of a 225-megawatt wind farm near the small towns of Lawton and Elgin in Comanche County and Apache in Caddo County in southwest Oklahoma. In operation since last month, this project was built with GE 1.5-megawatt turbines and supplies its power to the Public Service Company of Oklahoma under a 20-year contract.

“Through this transaction, GE Energy Financial Services is putting millions of dollars to work in an attractive wind project in rural America with a developer we know and trust,” said Kevin Walsh, Managing Director and leader of Power and Renewable Energy at GE Energy Financial Services. “We look forward to continuing to work with Horizon, which can redeploy its capital to execute on its growth strategy and make other investments in the US wind industry.”

Horizon Wind Energy has estimated that this project can generate enough energy to power approximately 30,000 homes and avoid approximately 240,000 tons a year in greenhouse gas emissions—the equivalent of taking 30,000 cars off the road. This highly productive, utility-scale wind farm receives a production tax credit, an income tax credit for each kilowatt-hour of electricity produced.

“These equity investments help us in continuing our growth and efficiently realizing incentives provided by the United States government,” said Gabriel Alonso, CEO of Horizon Wind Energy. “With partners like GE Energy Financial Services and its energy expertise and access to capital, EDP Renewables is targeting to invest over $4 billion in building new wind farms the next three years."

In addition to Blue Canyon, GE Energy Financial Services invested $111 million to join a previously closed transaction, Vento III, which consists of three wind farms, generating a total 604 megawatts: Rattlesnake Road (103 MW), in Oregon, west of Arlington in Gilliam County; Meridian Way (201 MW), in north central Kansas in Cloud County; and Pioneer Prairie (300 MW), in northeastern Iowa in Howard and Mitchell Counties.

GE Energy Financial Services and Horizon Wind Energy had also partnered in January 2008, when the GE unit invested $300 million in a 600 MW portfolio of Horizon Wind Energy’s projects spanning four US states.

Wind makes up nearly 80 percent of GE Energy Financial Services’ more than $4 billion renewable energy portfolio. The company plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio to $6 billion by the end of 2010, including investments in wind, solar, biomass, hydroelectric and geothermal power generation projects. This investment reinforces GE’s ecomagination initiative, a program to help its customers meet their environmental challenges while expanding its own portfolio of cleaner energy products.

EDP Renewables, parent company to Horizon Wind Energy, recently announced that they have targeted to devote approximately $4 billion to building new wind farms in the United States through 2012. Such investment will help create thousands of jobs to develop, build and operate the new projects, as well as to manufacture the equipment that will be installed in such projects. The target will build on the record amount of new capacity the company has already installed and has under construction in 2009, totaling 800 megawatts (MW) worth more than $1.5 billion of investment.

About GE Energy Financial Services

GE Energy Financial Services’ experts invest globally with a long-term view, backed by the best of GE’s technical know-how, financial strength and rigorous risk management, across the capital spectrum, in one of the world’s most capital-intensive industries, energy. GE Energy Financial Services helps its customers and GE grow through new investments, strong partnerships and optimization of its more than $22 billion in assets. In renewable energy, GE Energy Financial Services is growing its portfolio of more than $4 billion in assets in wind, solar, biomass, hydroelectric and geothermal power. GE Energy Financial Services is based in Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, visit www.geenergyfinancialservices.com.

About GE

GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com. GE is Imagination at Work.

About Horizon Wind Energy

With over 20 offices and more than 20 wind farms across the United States, Horizon Wind Energy has developed more than 3,400 MW and operates over 2,500 MW of wind farms. Horizon is owned by EDP Renováveis S.A. ("EDPR"), a global leader in the renewable energy sector that designs, develops, manages and operates power plants that generate electricity using renewable energy sources. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years. EDPR's installed capacity increased four-fold between 2005 and 2007, becoming the fourth largest wind energy producer in the world. EDPR is listed on the Euronext Lisbon Stock Exchange. Energias de Portugal, S.A. ("EDP"), the parent company of EDPR, is a vertically integrated utility company, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. Through its various constituent businesses, EDP holds significant electricity and gas operations in Europe, Brazil, and the United States.

For more information, visit www.horizonwind.com or www.edprenovaveis.com.

Editor’s Note: Caption for accompanying photo: GE Energy Financial Services is investing $117 million in Blue Canyon V, an Oklahoma wind shown here that is owned and operated by Houston-based Horizon Wind Energy LLC, the third largest wind energy producer in the United States. Video of Blue Canyon wind farm: http://www.geenergyfinancialservices.com/video/Blue_Canyon_raw_footage.mp4


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Renewable Energy Stocks BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM: BIOF), Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM: RSOL) in Most Advanced Gainers on NASDAQ

Renewable Energy Stocks BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM: BIOF), Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM: RSOL) in Most Advanced Gainers on NASDAQ


POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –December 2 , 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within www.Investorideas.com reports renewable energy stocks BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM:BIOF) and Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM:RSOL) were listed in most advanced gainers on NASDAQ today. BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM: BIOF) has had a daily trading range of $ 2.80 - $4.13 at time of publication.

BioFuel Energy (NGM: BIOF) currently has two 115 million gallons per year ethanol plants in the Midwestern corn belt. The Company's goal is to become a leading ethanol producer in the United States by acquiring, developing, owning and operating ethanol production facilities.

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Green Investor News - UK Energy Minister Opens Europe’s First Smart Grid Center at GE Energy’s UK Headquarters

Green Investor News - UK Energy Minister Opens Europe’s First Smart Grid Center at GE Energy’s UK Headquarters

Lord Hunt “Encouraged by Proven Technology Solutions to Power United Kingdom with Cleaner Energy”

BRACKNELL, United Kingdom----U.K. Energy Minister Lord Hunt today officially opened Europe’s first Smart Grid Center at a ceremony held at GE Energy’s Bracknell headquarters. The new center supports the United Kingdom’s effort to help consumers use energy more efficiently and cut carbon emissions.

In his remarks at the event, Lord Hunt cited “the need for a concerted effort to build a smarter electricity grid” and called on utilities, technology companies and consumers “to work together with government for a smarter energy future.”

The technologies that will improve energy efficiency for consumers across the United Kingdom will be showcased at GE’s (NYSE: GE) new Smart Grid Center, the first of its kind in Europe. The center offers visitors the first-ever “generation to appliances” view of the smart grid, showing utilities, government and consumers the many dramatic energy-management and carbon footprint-reducing advances available today.

“With increasing global demand for energy and on the eve of the Copenhagen climate change talks, now is the time to re-think how we deliver smarter, cleaner and more efficient electricity,” said Magued ElDaief, managing director of GE Energy U.K. “In addition to participating in the global dialogue to plan a better energy future, GE has been building and testing real-world solutions that are ready to deploy today.”

At the event, the government announced the publication of a smart grid policy document and the results of a “2050 Vision document” drafted by the Energy Networks Strategy Group.

”The U.K. government’s goal of installing smart meters in every home by 2020 is a valuable step towards smarter energy usage,” said ElDaief. “In the United Kingdom, GE already provides grid management technologies for 13 of the 14 distribution network operators. Our solutions at the Smart Grid Center show how we can further maximize performance from power plants to neighborhood distribution and ultimately consumer usage in the home, the school and the workplace.

“We invite utilities, scientists, government officials and engineers to visit our Smart Grid Center and work together towards a cleaner, smarter, more efficient energy future,” concluded ElDaief.

For Editors:

Building the smart grid is widely accepted as crucial to meeting the United Kingdom’s energy challenges and reducing our power system’s carbon footprint. GE’s smart grid technologies range from Internet-like grid automation and control and computerized outage isolation/repair to streamlined renewable energy integration that makes distributed wind and solar power practical. GE’s smart meters and communications platforms give consumers valuable tools to understand and manage their energy use, empowering them make informed decisions that can control costs.

By demonstrating technology solutions in a smart grid context, the center reveals how advances can work together to improve the reliability and efficiency across the energy system. GE Smart Grid Center visitors will experience the vision of GE and collaborating companies for a new way of thinking about energy. They also will learn that many of the technology advances that can have huge reliability, efficiency and environmental impacts are ready to install and begin saving today.

About GE

GE is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that's built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide.

GE serves the energy sector by developing and deploying technology that helps make efficient use of natural resources. With 60,000 global employees and 2008 revenues of $38.6 billion, GE Energy www.ge.com/energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. The businesses that comprise GE Energy - GE Power & Water, GE Energy Services and GE Oil & Gas - work together to provide integrated product and service solutions in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels.

For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.ge.com GE is imagination at work.


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ETF leads €12 million investment round in Kebony®

ETF leads €12 million investment round in Kebony®

Kebony has completed a €12 million financing round led by the Environmental Technologies Fund (ETF). The investment is to be used to support Kebony in its international expansion.

A third of the world’s rainforests has disappeared in the last 50 years - equivalent to 8.5 million football pitches a year. The global demand for tropical hardwood simply cannot be satisfied sustainably - a major environmental issue. Kebony offers a solution, with a sustainable and cost efficient alternative to tropical hardwood. Kebony’s proprietary wood modification technology transforms conventional, fast growing, sustainable wood species into wood which looks, feels and performs like tropical hardwood.

Christian Jebsen, CEO of Kebony, says, ”Kebony is a revolution in wood products. Our exciting new wood materials are already used with enthusiasm by architects all around Europe. Kebony’s products resemble teak and other tropical varieties of wood. It is dark, very durable, and practically maintenance-free. The tropical rainforest, one of the world’s richest natural environments, is on the verge of destruction and the impact on climate change could be very severe. We believe Kebony is a solution for the future and I am very pleased to have ETF on board to help us achieving our global ambitions”.

Henrik Olsen, Partner of ETF, added, ”Deforestation is one of the most significant environmental problems the world faces - it already accounts for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. In particular tropical hardwoods like teak that take 100 years to grow are being cut down rapidly as demand for durable hardwood continues to grow. To give just one example, it is being used for boat decking, where its quality and durability is considered vital. Kebony offers a sustainable alternative, and is being adopted globally by these most discerning buyers. In fact Kebony has great potential to replace tropical hardwood in many multi-billion markets, and so make a major contribution to saving precious rain forests across the globe.”

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About Kebony:
Kebony commercializes contemporary, long lasting and environmentally friendly wood products. Kebony’s proprietary wood modification technology transforms sustainable wood species into wood with comparable attributes to tropical hardwood. The process delivers a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwood and traditional toxic wood protection. The Company is based in Norway where it operates a state of the art production facility with 30,000 cubic meters of capacity. Kebony commercializes its products into the global cladding, decking and flooring markets and offers licensing packages for the brand and the technology.
For further information see www.kebony.com

About Environmental Technologies Fund (ETF):
Environmental Technologies Fund L.P. is a £110m venture and growth capital investment fund with a highly-focused mission:”To support and finance fantastic growth companies whose products and services deliver a significant environmental and economic benefit”. ETF provides entrepreneurs with a top-quality venture capital group in Europe dedicated solely to Cleantech. The team is backed by leading institutional investors and has a great deal of experience - gathered over decades - of working in Venture Capital and with environmental companies. ETF is supported by the European Communities Growth and Employment Initiative, MAP – the ETF Startup Facility.
For further information see www.etf.eu.com

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"ETF wins Investor Allstars' Cleantech Investor of the year 2009"
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Constellation Energy Signs Agreement to Acquire Western Maryland Wind Project

Constellation Energy Signs Agreement to Acquire Western Maryland Wind Project

BALTIMORE- Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced it has signed an agreement with Clipper Windpower, Inc. to acquire the Criterion wind project in Garrett County, Md. The $140 million, 70-megawatt wind energy project would be developed, constructed, owned and operated by Constellation Energy. This new renewable energy resource would provide enough sustainable electricity to meet the annual equivalent usage of an estimated 23,000 households. It is one of several clean energy initiatives Constellation Energy has recently completed or proposed across Maryland.


Under terms of the agreement, Constellation Energy will purchase from Clipper Windpower the Criterion project and 28 of Clipper’s 2.5-megawatt Liberty wind turbines. The Criterion project has received the necessary state approvals. Criterion’s 2008 state application was the first to win approval under a 2007 state law promoting wind development in Maryland.
“Constellation Energy remains committed to pursuing clean, green energy generation and conservation projects in Maryland,” said Mayo A. Shattuck III, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Constellation Energy. “These projects have the potential to produce high-paying construction jobs while increasing and diversifying energy supply in the state of Maryland. The Criterion project is an ideal example of the kind of innovative and sustainable energy project that can help Maryland meet its ambitious renewable energy objectives.”
The Constellation Energy-Clipper Windpower agreement, which is subject to certain terms and conditions, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2010. Commercial operation of the wind energy facility is anticipated in the fall of 2010.


The Criterion project has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative for energy and renewable energy credits produced by the wind facility. Old Dominion is a not-for-profit wholesale power provider serving public electric cooperatives in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
The proposed Western Maryland wind project is one of several renewable energy initiatives Constellation Energy has developed or is pursuing on behalf of public and private sector customers in the state. Within the last year, Constellation Energy completed one of the largest photovoltaic systems in Maryland - a nearly 1-megawatt solar project for McCormick & Company - and constructed a 300-kilowatt solar system for the Maryland Environmental Service, the first of its kind for a Maryland state agency.


About Constellation Energy
Constellation Energy (www.constellation.com) is a leading supplier of energy products and services to wholesale and retail electric and natural gas customers. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units located in the United States and Canada, totaling approximately 7,100 megawatts of generating capacity, and is among the leaders pursuing the development of new nuclear plants in the United States. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $19.8 billion in 2008.
About Clipper
Clipper Windpower Plc, www.clipperwind.com, is a company engaged in wind energy technology, turbine manufacturing, and wind project development. The Company designs advanced wind turbines, manufactures its 2.5 MW Liberty wind turbine, and actively develops wind power generating projects in the Americas and Europe. Clipper’s primary offices are in the United Kingdom and in California, USA. The Company’s 330,000 square foot manufacturing and assembly facility, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is ISO9001:2000 QMS Certified. Clipper is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). Clipper’s ticker symbol is CWP.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the expected timing and completion of the acquisition. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and involve a number of significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of Constellation Energy. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The ability to satisfy all conditions to closing is one factor, among others, that could cause or contribute to such material differences. Additional factors that could cause Constellation Energy's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Constellation Energy's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site (http://www.sec.gov) at no charge. Constellation Energy assumes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future developments except as expressly required by law.







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The Combined Values of China and India in the Global Energy Industry Could Increase By More Than 100% By 2025

Research and Markets: The Combined Values of China and India in the Global Energy Industry Could Increase By More Than 100% By 2025

DUBLIN----Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/97d58e/looking_at_the_glo) has announced the addition of the "Looking at the Global Energy Industry" report to their offering.
The global energy industry has explored many options to meet the growing energy needs of industrialized economies wherein production demands are to be met with supply of power from varied energy resources worldwide. There has been a clearer realization of the finite nature of oil resources and the ever higher pushing demand for energy. The world has yet to stabilize on the complex geopolitical undercurrents which influence the oil and gas production as well as supply strategies globally.

The limitation on refinery capacities, heavy crude processing, aging number of offshore rigs, new environmental regulations, blockbuster profits/cash reserves for oil companies, technology hopes are resulting in the below mentioned:
•Significant investments in conventional and unconventional energy sources (wind turbine energy revenue up is up 25% and non-hydro renewable technologies on track to be six percent of the world's power generation by 2030); •New equity investors; •Larger integration/consolidation of the day-to-day business of upstream companies, as well as those seeking to gain access to a specific area. The movement from state controlled to free market energy trading for the production companies is leading above some of the other related industries like waste management or water companies which are just at the early phases of maturity. This transition is pushing companies to develop and invest in all areas of operations like: finance, performance, administrative regulations, tax, and marketing and information technology in order that they are ready faster, better to enter and participate in the global energy market game.
Asia's rapidly increasing energy consumption is a leading driver in the global energy demand and the combined values of China and India could increase by more than 100% by 2025. The normalization is expected to take place in the developed countries wherein the market maturity and energy efficiency will be contributing factors.
Aruvian's R'search's report - Looking at the Global Energy Industry - analyzes the scope of global energy production from varied traditional sources as well as the developing renewable energy sources. In view of understanding energy transactions, the report also studies the revenue returns for investors in various energy channels which manifest themselves in global energy demand and supply dynamics.
The report presents a global energy footprint which analyzes the major countries and their usage of the various energy resources ranging from Asia to the United States, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, etc.
In depth view has been provided in this report on nature of world trade in the Oil, Electricity, Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal, Wind, Hydroelectric and the experimental stage of tidal energy. The various geopolitical interests and intentions governing the exploitation, production, trade and supply of these resources for energy production has also been analyzed by this report in a non-partisan manner.
The report also delves deeper into the perennial conflict some which the usage of some of these resources face in environmental worldscape and efforts undertaken by major trade alignments to correct these concerns or contain the effects of the usage of these resources on the environment which has led to various initiatives like correct harnessing of solar energy.
The greenhouse effect and its relation to the gaseous emission in usage of such fossil fuels wherein the model for trade of green house gases has been espoused by the developed nations with overall efforts to lay down guidelines which will guide the future energy policy makers of the world to build more sustainable and ecologically balanced energy feeder relationships are also explained in This report, with a future outlook for the global energy market. A profile of the top 30 players in the energy industry completes this analysis of the global energy industry.
Key Topics Covered:
•Executive Summary •Global Energy Industry •Revenue Returns on Global Energy Markets •Global Energy Demand & Supply Dynamics •World Energy Map Analysis (This section focuses on the Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, and Electricity Markets of the Major Areas) •World Oil Trade •Electricity Trade •Natural Gas as an Energy Source •Oldest Energy Source - Coal •Energy form the Atoms - Nuclear Energy •Clean Energy Resources •Checkpoints to Energy Growth •Resultant Environmental Concern - Global Warming •The Greenhouse Effect - Global Energy's Fallout? •Global Energy Market - Future Outlook •Leading Market Players •Appendix •Glossary of Terms Companies Mentioned:
•BC Hydro •BHP Billiton •BP plc •British Energy plc •Centrica plc •Chevron Corp. •ConocoPhillips •Consol Energy Inc. •E.On AG •Electricite de France •ENEL SpA •ENI SpA •ExxonMobil Corp. •Gaz de France •Gazprom OAO •Kinder Morgan Energy LP •LUKoil •Marathon Oil •Norsk Hydro AS •Occidental Petroleum •Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. •Petrobras Brasileiro •Petrochina Co. Ltd. •Repsol YPF SA •Royal Dutch Shell plc •Statoil ASA •Total SA •TXU Corp. •Valero Energy Corp. •Xcel Energy For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/97d58e/looking_at_the_glo
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Solar Stock news -Leading Solar Cell Manufacturer Expands Production with SOLARIS SOLARIS – Large Order for Oerlikon Systems

Solar Stock news -Leading Solar Cell Manufacturer Expands Production with SOLARIS SOLARIS – Large Order for Oerlikon Systems

BALZERS, Liechtenstein---A leading European crystalline solar cell manufacturer places for the first time a large order for multiple SOLARIS systems. The SOLARIS, which offers various advantages with its revolutionary coating technology was introduced to the market just a few weeks ago. The customer will use the SOLARIS from Oerlikon Systems to significantly increase their production capacity in North America. The system is set for delivery during the coming year. “Our original strategy of offering a compact, cost-effective platform with single wafer handling is proving to be a very popular solution with Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer,” says Andreas Dill, Head of Oerlikon Systems.


So far the core competence of Oerlikon Systems was mainly on Semiconductor and Coating Technologies. After the realignment, the focus is now diversifying into the promising nanotechnology applications. With this significant order for SOLARIS the Business Unit has made an important inroad into the PV crystalline cell manufacturing industry. Oerlikon has with this success established itself as pivotal in the PV industry as a technology and equipment manufacturer: with Oerlikon Solar for the Thin-Film technology and with Oerlikon Systems for the crystalline technology. “Both processes complement one another with their respective fields of application. For the Oerlikon Group the advantage and benefit is to be represented in both growth markets with its leading technology,” says Thomas Babacan, Chief Operating Officer at Oerlikon.
Low ‘cost of ownership’
SOLARIS was designed for front and backside coating of crystalline silicon solar cells using clean PVD sputtering technology. Its multi-layer capability allows passivation and SiN coating on the front side as well as coating of the backside with various materials. Its very small footprint (3.3 x 2.2 m) and easy integration into existing production lines give SOLARIS a remarkably low ‘cost of ownership’.
“For this client, the SOLARIS production solution provides a big step toward cost-effective production of solar cells. Ultimately, it will help PV technology – and the industry – achieve grid parity,” explains Andreas Dill, Head of Oerlikon Systems.
Counting on innovation
The SOLARIS order was preceded by thorough evaluation tests, where the system’s flexibility and reliably high output compared favorably with industry standard SiN coating solutions. “In going from concept to fully functional systems in only 24 months, our development and assembly teams drew from the innovative talent across the Oerlikon Group to get the new SOLARIS system to market quickly,” adds Oerlikon COO Thomas Babacan. The current success in the PV market is only the start for SOLARIS. In fact, the Oerlikon development teams are finalizing further mass-production solutions for touch screen panels, thermoelectric devices, and generators or thin film batteries (for the newest energy storage solutions).

Oerlikon – Enabling High Technology
Oerlikon (SIX:OERL) is one of the world’s leading international high-tech industrial groups specializing in machine and plant engineering. The company is a leader in the field of industrial solutions and innovative technologies for textile manufacture, thin-film solar and thin-film coating, drive, precision and vacuum systems. With roots in Switzerland and a long tradition stretching back 100 years, Oerlikon is a global player with a workforce of more than 16000 at 158 locations in 37 different countries. The company’s sales amounted to CHF 4.8 billion in 2008 and it ranks either first or second in the respective global market.






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The IPO of 19.5 million American Depository Shares at a price range of $9-$11 is expected to price the week of December 7th.

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Trony Solar is one of the world’s leading thin film solar product and solution providers and is China’s only thin film PV module producer ranked in the top ten globally by production output in 2008. Trony uses amorphous silicon technology to deposit non-crystalline silicon onto a substrate to manufacture solar photovoltaic, or PV, modules that are significantly thinner than conventional crystalline solar PV modules. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells PV modules based on self-designed equipment and proprietary manufacturing processes and technology. Trony’s products include large-sized modules that can be used in PV power stations and building integrated (BIPV) applications, and other modules that can be used in off-grid applications, including solar home systems, street lamps, lawn lamps and consumer products, such as calculators, watches and toys.
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Solar Stocks News - LDK Solar Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2009

Solar Stocks News - LDK Solar Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2009


XINYU CITY, China and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 23 -- LDK Solar Co., Ltd. ( NYSE: LDK), a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

All financial results are reported in U.S. dollars on a U.S. GAAP basis.

Recent Highlights:

Third quarter 2009 revenue was $281.9 million;Shipped 320.5 MW of wafers, up 26.8% year-over-year;Gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was 20.1%;Net income was $29.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted ADS;Increased wafer capacity to 1.7 GW and started pilot production at first 5,000 metric ton (MT) train in 15,000 MT polysilicon plant; andSold a 15% ownership stake in 15,000 MT annualized capacity polysilicon plant to Jiangxi International Trust and Investment Co., Ltd. for RMB1.5 billion (equivalent to approximately US$219 million)

Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $281.9 million, compared to $228.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, and $541.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2009, gross profit was $56.8 million, compared to negative $205.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, and $122.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was 20.1%, compared to negative 90.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and 22.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Income from operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $37.1 million, compared to a loss of $235.0 million for the second quarter of 2009, and compared to income from operations of $107.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Operating margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was 13.2% compared to negative 102.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and 19.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Income tax expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $6.6 million, compared to income tax benefit of $29.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $29.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted ADS, compared to a net loss of $216.9 million, or $2.03 per diluted ADS for the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

LDK Solar ended the third quarter of 2009 with $67.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and $72.7 million in short-term pledged bank deposits.

"We were pleased to see wafer demand strengthen across multiple geographies during the quarter, rebounding from the lower levels seen earlier this year. Our financial results for the third quarter reflect the recent improvement in the operating environment for the solar industry," stated Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of LDK Solar. "During the third quarter, we continued to take steps to further strengthen our business. In addition to reaching important milestones for ramping our polysilicon production, we made great strides to further diversify and grow our business and improve our operating flexibility by increasing our near-term financial resources, while we continued to closely manage costs.

"We are making significant progress in ramping our operations. Our 1,000 MT polysilicon plant is in full scale production and our wafer plant is running at full capacity. We completed the first production run and initiated production ramp-up of operations for the first 5,000 MT train of our 15,000 MT plant during the quarter. As part of our efforts to expand our financial resources, we recently completed the sale of a 15% ownership stake in 15,000 MT plant for approximately $219 million to Jiangxi International Trust and Investment Co., Ltd. This investment strengthens our financial position and increases our operating flexibility," continued Mr. Peng.

"During the third quarter, we made significant progress in diversifying our business. In China, the momentum in the local solar industry has continued to be encouraging. We have been awarded initial contracts to develop PV power projects in buildings, plants and integration systems, totaling up to 2 GW in various provinces. We will also co-operate with Best Solar on downstream PV projects, such as solar cell or module manufacturing, solar panel assembly or provision of certain solar utility services. As part of our ongoing efforts to expand our presence globally, we announced a partnership with Enfinity and the Balta Group for the largest rooftop solar energy installation project in Benelux, which will represent our first volume shipments of modules to Europe. We continue to be excited by the long-term growth opportunities in the solar industry," concluded Mr. Peng.

Business Outlook

The following statements are based upon management's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking in nature, and the actual results may differ materially. You should read the "Safe Harbor Statement" below with respect to the risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, LDK Solar estimates its revenue to be in the range of $280 million to $310 million with wafer shipments between 320 MW to 340 MW and module shipments between 20 MW to 30 MW.

Conference Call Details

The LDK Solar Third Quarter 2009 teleconference and webcast is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), on November 23, 2009. To listen to the live conference call, please dial 877-941-4774 877-941-4774 (within U.S.) or 480-629-9760 480-629-9760 (outside U.S.) at 7:50 a.m. ET on November 23, 2009. An audio replay of the call will be available to investors through November 25, 2009, by dialing 800-406-7325 800-406-7325 (within U.S.) or 303-590-3030 303-590-3030 (outside U.S.) and entering the passcode 4178461#.

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Information (In US$'000, except share and per share data)

9/30/2009 6/30/2009 --------- ---------AssetsCurrent assets Cash and cash equivalents 67,753 265,662 Pledged bank deposits 72,665 122,999 Trade accounts receivable 247,212 242,138 Bills receivable 5,208 642 Inventories 392,409 384,126 Prepayments to suppliers, net 74,063 79,163 Due from related parties 15,309 - Other current assets 154,098 114,449 Deferred income tax assets, net 69,909 79,360 ------ ------Total current assets 1,098,626 1,288,539Property, plant and equipment, net 2,480,554 2,255,388Deposits for purchases of property, plant and equipment 56,742 109,896Intangible asset, net 1,035 966Land use rights 164,422 164,846Inventories to be processed beyond one year 25,314 -Prepayments to suppliers expected to be utilized beyond one year, net 30,624 31,666Pledged bank deposits - non-current 50,382 49,947Debt issuance costs, net 5,813 6,690Investment in an associate and a joint venture 74,540 63,504Deposits relating to sales and leaseback transactions 7,322 7,319Deferred income tax assets 16,907 -Other assets 494 - --- ---Total assets 4,012,775 3,978,761 ========= =========

Liabilities and equityCurrent liabilities Short-term bank borrowings and current installments of long-term bank borrowings 1,103,754 1,189,902 Bills payable 103,065 162,509 Trade accounts payable 154,438 128,266 Advance payments from customers, current portion 488,677 258,438 Accrued expenses and other payables 537,006 548,870 Due to related parties 32,628 647 Income tax payable 12,409 914 Other financial liabilities 20,586 19,252 ------ ------Total current liabilities 2,452,563 2,308,798Convertible senior notes 400,000 400,000Debt discount (9,898) (11,391)Long-term bank borrowings, excluding current installments 298,918 247,406Obligations under capital leases, excluding current installments 25,576 30,472Advance payments from customers - non- current 177,967 423,491Other liabilities 64,821 15,333Deferred income tax liability 7,170 4,556 ----- -----Total liabilities 3,417,117 3,418,665 --------- ---------

EquityLDK Solar Co., Ltd. shareholders' equity

Ordinary shares: US$0.10 par value; 499,580,000 shares authorized; 113,501,049 shares issued; 113,248,243 and 113,212,122 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively 11,325 11,321Additional paid-in capital 476,653 473,268Statutory reserve 29,676 29,676Accumulated other comprehensive income 86,620 83,736Accumulated deficit (8,478) (37,919) ------ -------Total LDK Solar Co., Ltd. shareholders' equity 595,796 560,082

Non-controlling interests (138) 14 ---- ---

Total equity 595,658 560,096 ------- -------

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 4,012,775 3,978,761 ========= =========



LDK Solar Co., Ltd.Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Information (In US$'000, except per ADS data)

For the 3 Months Ended 9/30/2009 6/30/2009

Net sales 281,888 228,298Cost of goods sold (225,118) (433,819) -------- --------Gross profit (loss) 56,770 (205,521)Selling expenses (1,549) (954)General and administrative expenses (16,110) (26,506)Research and development expenses (2,007) (2,018) ------ ------Total operating expenses (19,666) (29,478) ------- -------Profit (loss) from operations 37,104 (234,999)Other income (expenses): Interest income 696 394 Interest expense and amortization of convertible senior notes issuance costs and debt discount (11,365) (12,899) Foreign currency exchange gain, net 925 752 Government subsidy 13,819 360 Others (5,236) (40) ------ ---Profit (loss) before income tax 35,943 (246,432)Income tax (expense) benefit (6,562) 29,543 ------ ------Net income (loss) after taxes before non-controlling interests 29,381 (216,889)Loss attributable to non- controlling interests 60 - --- ---Net income (loss) attributable to LDK Solar Co., Ltd. shareholders 29,441 (216,889) ------ --------

Net income (loss) per ADS, Diluted $0.27 $(2.03) ----- ------



About LDK Solar (NYSE: LDK)

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, which are the principal raw material used to produce solar cells. LDK Solar sells multicrystalline wafers globally to manufacturers of photovoltaic products, including solar cells and solar modules. In addition, LDK Solar provides wafer processing services to monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cell and module manufacturers. LDK Solar's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province in the People's Republic of China. LDK Solar's office in the United States is located in Sunnyvale, California.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, LDK Solar's ability to raise additional capital to finance its operating activities, the effectiveness, profitability and marketability of its products, the future trading of its securities, the ability of LDK Solar to operate as a public company, the period of time during which its current liquidity will enable LDK Solar to fund its operations, its ability to protect its proprietary information, the general economic and business environment and conditions, the volatility of LDK Solar's operating results and financial condition, its ability to attract and retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff, its ability to timely and efficiently complete its ongoing construction projects, including its polysilicon plants, and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in LDK Solar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on information available to LDK Solar's management as of the date hereof and on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about LDK Solar and the solar industry. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of such and other risks and uncertainties. LDK Solar undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections except as may be required by law.



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Solar Stocks News - Suntech (NYSE: STP) Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Solar Stocks News - Suntech (NYSE: STP) Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Shipments Grow More Than 60% Sequentially Full Year 2009 PV Shipment Target Increased from 600MW to a Range of 640MW to 660MW

SAN FRANCISCO and WUXI, China, Nov. 19 -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Third Quarter 2009 Highlights -- Total net revenues increased 47.4% sequentially to $473.1 million in the third quarter of 2009

-- Gross profit margin for the core wafer to module business was 20.0% in the third quarter of 2009, compared with 19.1% in the second quarter of 2009

-- Consolidated gross profit margin was 17.8% in the third quarter of 2009, compared with 18.6% in the second quarter 2009

-- Net income attributable to holders of ordinary shares was $29.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted American Depository Share (ADS). Each ADS represents one ordinary share

-- Suntech's multi-crystalline Pluto-powered module achieved world record conversion efficiency of 16.53%

-- Full-year 2009 PV shipment target increased from 600MW to a range of 640MW to 660MW

-- Suntech targets to increase total PV cell and module production capacity to 1.4GW by the middle of 2010, of which 450MW will be Pluto-enabled

"We are very pleased to announce strong revenue growth and a healthy bottom line for the third quarter of 2009," said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's Chairman and CEO. "The significant pick up in demand was largely due to a seasonal rush before end-of-year policy adjustments and improving customer returns on investments in solar projects. It was also due to customer recognition of Suntech's attractive value proposition of exceptional product performance at a reasonable price.

"Complementing strong growth in the German market, we are particularly pleased to see 100% sequential shipment growth in the U.S. market and the rapid development of a number of non-traditional PV markets such as the Czech Republic, Benelux, China. This demonstrates the ongoing diversification of the solar industry and Suntech's ability to enter emerging markets.

"During the third quarter we continued to develop Suntech's industry-leading sales and service infrastructure and to differentiate our products through innovation. In Europe, we strengthened our local team with the addition of four new senior executives; in the U.S. we launched our North American Partner Program; and in China we continued to build one of the nation's most capable system installation and project development teams.

"On the technology front, our proprietary Pluto technology set another world record conversion efficiency of 16.53% for a commercial grade multi-crystalline silicon module. This record beat all previous records for multi-crystalline silicon modules made in the lab or on commercial production lines and reinforces our dedication to providing the most advanced and cost-effective solar solutions. In addition, we introduced Reliathon(TM), an industry-first integrated utility-scale solar platform combining product and business-term innovations to lower costs and accelerate the path to grid parity.

"Looking forward, we expect the sales momentum to carry into the new year and see potential for at least 75% shipment growth in 2010. To support the increased volume we have decided to move forward with expansion plans and target to reach 1.4GW of PV cell and module production capacity by the middle of 2010. With our commitment to delivering premium quality products at a reasonable price, expanding our global service platform and delivering world-class innovation, we believe we are extremely well positioned to continue to build market share and serve a growing base of solar customers," concluded Dr. Shi.

RECENT BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

New Manufacturing and Service Initiatives

-- Suntech selected the greater Phoenix, Arizona as the site for its first U.S. manufacturing plant. The plant will have an initial production capacity of 30 MW, provide employment for a minimum of 75 people, and is expected to begin production in the third quarter of 2010.

-- Suntech's new North American Partner Program will offer selected dealers a co-marketing fund, training and services, financing programs, and priority access to its innovative product line.

-- Suntech recently broadened its European management team with the appointment of four new senior executives. The company has quadrupled employees of Suntech Europe in 2009 in order to enhance Suntech's world-class customer sales and service platform.

Sales Agreements and Project Announcements

-- Suntech entered into a sales agreement with enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, to supply up to 115MW of photovoltaic modules in 2010.

-- Suntech targets to develop approximately 20% of the 91MW of solar projects that were approved under China's Solar Rooftop Program. Suntech has completed 4MW of its approved projects and plans to develop the remainder by mid-2010.

-- Suntech dedicated the first 10MW utility-scale solar power project in Shizuishan, Ningxia Autonomous Region, China. Developed in conjunction with China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation, this project is the first phase of a 50MW solar plant targeted to be completed by 2011.

-- Suntech started developing a 10MW solar power plant in Dongtai, Jiangsu Province in conjunction with Huadian New Energy Development Co., Ltd. Suntech will supply solar modules and design and manage the installation of the plant.

-- Suntech entered into a memorandum of understanding with Pakistan's Alternative Energy Development Board to develop solar energy applications that address the energy shortage in Pakistan.

Technology

-- Suntech announced that it has set a new world record conversion efficiency (aperture area only) of 16.53% for a multi-crystalline silicon module. The module was tested by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE.

-- Suntech launched Reliathon, an industry-first integrated solar platform for utility-scale solar plants. Reliathon reduces total system costs as much as 10% and offers increases in revenue potential, with 13.8% more power warranted over the lifetime of the system.

-- Suntech targets to reach 450MW of Pluto-enabled PV production capacity by mid-2010. This will include both retrofitted Pluto production lines and the addition of new Pluto production lines.

Third Quarter 2009 Results

Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2009 were $473.1 million, an increase of 47.4% from $321.0 million in the second quarter of 2009.

Gross margin for the core wafer to module business was 20.0% in the third quarter of 2009, compared with 19.1% in the second quarter of 2009.

For the third quarter of 2009, consolidated gross profit was $84.1 million and gross margin was 17.8% compared to consolidated gross profit of $59.7 million and gross margin of 18.6% in the second quarter of 2009. The lower gross margins were primarily due to low profitability of the systems integration business in China that has been implementing some of China's first utility scale solar projects.

Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2009 were $39.3 million compared to $38.6 million in the second quarter of 2009. Operating expenses in the third quarter included a net $3.5 million reversal of bad debt provision.

Income from operations was $44.8 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to $21.1 million in the second quarter of 2009.

Net interest expense was $23.5 million in the third quarter of 2009 compared to net interest expense of $24.3 million in the second quarter of 2009. Net interest expense in the third quarter of 2009 includes $11.3 million non-cash expenses of which $10.6 million was related to the adoption of FASB Codification 470-20-65. This compares to $11.6 million non-cash net interest expense in the second quarter of 2009.

Foreign currency exchange gain was $10.5 million in the third quarter of 2009 compared to $17.5 million in the second quarter of 2009. The foreign currency gain in the third quarter was primarily related to the appreciation of the Euro versus the USD.

Net other expense was $3.8 million in the third quarter of 2009, compared with $2.5 million of net other expense in the second quarter of 2009. The net other expense in the third quarter was primarily due to losses from mark-to-market valuation of foreign exchange forward contracts.

Net income attributable to holders of ordinary shares was $29.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted ADS for the third quarter of 2009, compared to net income of $10.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted ADS, for the second quarter of 2009.

In the third quarter of 2009, the major non-cash related expenses were share-based compensation charges of $2.8 million; $11.3 million of non-cash interest expenses, as mentioned above; and depreciation and amortization expenses of $15.7 million.

In the third quarter of 2009, capital expenditures, which were primarily for the construction of the thin film production facilities in Shanghai and other infrastructure projects to support expansion of Pluto capacity, totaled $25.4 million.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term principal guaranteed investment increased to $855.7 million as of September 30, 2009 from $760.5 million as of June 30, 2009.

Accounts receivable was $420.4 million as of September 30, 2009, compared with $292.1 million as of June 30, 2009. The increase was mainly due to strong revenue growth in the third quarter of 2009. Days sales outstanding were 80 days in the third quarter of 2009, compared to 82 days in the second quarter of 2009.

Accounts receivable due from investee companies of GSF was $112.1 million as of September 30, 2009, compared with $108.4 million as of June 30, 2009. The increase was due to the appreciation of the Euro versus the USD during the third quarter. Suntech expects to collect the outstanding accounts receivable from GSF investee companies before the end of 2009.

Inventory was $284.5 million as of September 30, 2009, compared with $269.7 million as of June 30, 2009. The increase in inventory was primarily due to the higher production rate and greater goods in transit to customers.

Accounts payable was $196.8 million as of September 30, 2009, compared with $120.1 million as of June 30, 2009. The increase in accounts payable was primarily due to extended credit terms with suppliers.

Business Outlook

Suntech expects fourth quarter 2009 shipments to be at least 10% higher than the third quarter of 2009. Gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2009 is expected to be relatively flat compared to the third quarter of 2009.

Suntech has increased full-year 2009 PV shipment target from 600MW to a range of 640MW to 660MW. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $120 million for the full year 2009.

Looking into next year, Suntech expects at least 75% shipment growth in 2010. The company targets to expand to 1.4GW of PV cell and module production capacity by the middle of 2010, of which 450MW will be Pluto-enabled. Accordingly, Suntech expects capital expenditures to be approximately $200 million in 2010.

Third Quarter 2009 Conference Call Information

Suntech management will host a conference call today, Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 8:00a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (which corresponds to 9:00p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time and 1:00p.m. Greenwich Mean Time on November 19, 2009) to discuss the Company's results.

To access the conference call, please dial +1-617-614-3523 +1-617-614-3523 (for U.S. callers/international callers) or +852-3002-1672 +852-3002-1672 (for HK callers) and ask to be connected to the Suntech earnings conference call. To enhance the presentation of information and data during the conference call, Suntech has provided a set of PowerPoint slides which are posted on the main page of the Investor Center of Suntech's website at http://www.suntech-power.com . A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on Suntech's website at http://www.suntech-power.com under Investor Center: Financial Events.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until December 3, 2009 by dialing +1-617-801-6888 +1-617-801-6888 (passcode: 58674389).

About Suntech

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP - News) 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 offers an extensive range of customer-centric innovations, including Suntech's patent-pending Pluto technology for crystalline silicon solar cells, which improves power output by up to 12% compared to conventional production methods, the Reliathon(TM), the industry's first fully integrated utility-scale solar platform, and its broad range 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 annual shipment guidance for 2009, the ability to increase PV cell production capacity to 1.4GW by mid-2010, Pluto capacity in 2010, Q4 2009 sales, the ability of Suntech to enter emerging markets, the ability of Reliathon to lower costs and accelerate the path to grid parity, the ability to expand our global service platform and deliver world-class innovation, the production capacity, employment and production commencement of the U.S. manufacturing plant, the number of megawatts to be supplied to enXco in 2010, the completion date of a 50MW plant in Ningxia; expected Q4 2009 shipments and gross margin; full year 2009 shipment expectations; and 2009 and 2010 capital expenditures. 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.
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