February 25, 2009

Wuxi, China: Suntech Appoints Japanese Distributor

Suntech Power has established an agreement with House Care Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of West Holdings Group, under which House Care will become an authorized distributor of Suntech in Japan and distribute 30MW of Suntech solar products in 2009.

"House Care is one of Japan’s leading providers of innovative roofing systems and we are delighted to establish a fruitful partnership with them to distribute Suntech modules in Japan," said Dr. Tadao Kasahara, President of MSK Corporation, a Suntech subsidiary. "With targets to reach 4.8 gigawatts of installed solar capacity in 2010 and renewed support from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, we are confident that the local solar market will grow strongly in 2009 and beyond. We intend to form long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with Japanese solar distributors and encourage the further adoption of solar technology in Japan."

President of West Holdings Group, Mr. Takashi Kikkawa, said, "Suntech’s esteemed project history and reputation for producing the highest quality solar products was a key factor influencing our decision to choose Suntech. Through integrating solar systems and other environmentally friendly building products into Japanese buildings, we are committed to improving energy efficiency and sustainable living in Japan. Solar will play an important role in achieving this goal."

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