December 3, 2008

Wuxi, China: Suntech Announces Accident at Production Facilities

Suntech Power has experienced an accident in its module production facilities. On November 28, 2008, seven Suntech employees were injured as a result of an accident that occurred due to the malfunction of a piece of module lamination equipment at Suntech Power's PV module facilities in Wuxi, China.

The seven injured employees are receiving further medical treatment and are recovering in hospital.

Suntech's safety management department swiftly implemented the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of other staff and the facility. Suntech has provided information to the manufacturer of the malfunctioning equipment and recommended that it inspect all similar lamination machines.

Suntech places the highest priority on protecting the well-being of its employees. The Company maintains the highest international production and safety standards and is certified with the ISO 9000 quality management standard and the ISO 14000 environmental management standard.

Suntech's regular PV cell and module production and shipments were not impacted by the accident.

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