June 27, 2008

Petaluma, CA, USA: Solar Depot, LLC. Adds Solar Industry Veteran to its Team

US distributor, Solar Depot, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, has added a seasoned solar industry member, Qudrat Delawari, to its executive team as the Vice President of Special Projects.

Mr. Delawari will be leading the Company’s expansion into the area of large-scale BIPV and turn-key commercial PV projects.

Mr. Delawari joins Solar Depot with 27 years of international and domestic photovoltaic sales and marketing experience in both crystalline and thin film products. Most recently he served as Vice President of North American Sales for Michigan-based thin-film manufacturer United Solar Ovonic (Uni-Solar).

“We are pleased to have a person of Mr. Delawari’s stature join Solar Depot,” stated Kevin Shimokobe, CEO of Solar Depot, LLC. “With his experience and established record of success in the solar field we are confident that he is an excellent choice to help Solar Depot continue to grow into new markets.”

“Over the years I have maintained a strong business relationship with Solar Depot and have always admired the positive reputation and high business standards that they hold,” commented Mr. Delawari, “And I look forward to this opportunity to contribute to further growing this company.”

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