Green Mountain is a pioneer in the renewable energy space, operating as the nation’s longest serving provider of green power and the first retail electric provider in Texas to offer renewable energy. The company’s Commercial Services Division wanted a turn-key approach to accurately calculating and recording commission amounts that are payable to their brokers and sales agents and are based on the customer’s energy usage over time. With Cogent’s SCM software running on their internal network, Green Mountain expects to proactively manage the variability of the commission compensation function.

Cogent’s SCM solution is available both as a leased product and as a software service which is hosted in their Atlanta data center. The full-featured SCM product, which offers a wide range of capabilities and an easy-to-use interface, bolts onto the energy marketer’s CIS/Billing data source and calculates commissions as the underlying energy-usage changes. SCM manages the commission function regardless of the frequency of commissioning events or the complexity of the commission methods.

“We find Cogent’s Sales Commission Manager to be a flexible, cost-effective and robust solution that can accommodate our many needs and we look forward to continued utilization of the system as our company expands into new markets.” said Les Montgomery, Vice President of Retail Energy Operations for the Commercial Services Division of Green Mountain Energy Company.

About Cogent Technology Group:
Cogent Technology Group specializes in custom software and software consulting services for market participants operating in the deregulated energy industry. Cogent’s software professionals have the experience needed to help energy marketers and wholesalers navigate the challenges of the industry by providing cost-effective solutions that reduce operating expenses and increase organizational efficiency.

In addition to Sales Commission Manager, Cogent currently offers an Energy Marketer Data Reconciliation System software product for validating ERCOT SCR727 settlement data against billing data; a Data Flow Manager software product for managing the download of B2B data; and their SalesScape Sales Automation component suite for automating the pricing of sales quotes and the creation of retail energy service contracts. For more information, visit http://www.ctginc.biz .

About Green Mountain Energy Company:
Green Mountain, the nation’s leading competitive retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions, was founded in 1997 to “change the way power is made.” The company is the longest serving green power marketer in the U.S. Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, such as wind, as well as a variety of carbon offset products.

One of Green Mountain’s largest customers is the “world’s most famous office building,” the Empire State Building in New York City. Green Mountain customers have collectively helped avoid over 19.4 billion pounds of CO2 emissions. As a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG), Green Mountain is backed by one of the nation’s largest renewable power producers. For more information, visit http://www.GreenMountain.com .

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Dr. Dave Williams, MD, MPH, Board Certified in Preventive Medicine is completed his residency at Loma Linda University in 2001 and serves as the Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine, Inc., a clinic that helps patients optimize health through assessment, education and therapeutic lifestyle measures that improve health and reduce risk for disease.

“Medical science has shown that the major chronic diseases affecting Western societies are due to underlying processes transpiring in our bodies,” said Dr. Williams. “Hydroponic vertical farming processes results in clean, natural food that is rich in essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Consuming fresh, unprocessed, locally-grown produce reduces disease-triggering processes. By making these healthy nutritional lifestyle choices, we can strengthen our body’s immune systems and combined with more exercise and rest, we can all dramatically improve how we feel and enjoy life.”

Dr. Steven Dreyer, DC, FACO also joined the EnviroIngenuity team. An expert in providing specialty care for complicated injuries to the neck, back, and joints, Dr. Dreyer has incorporated extensive nutritional counseling, exercise and preventive health care programs into his practice. He provides intensive personal one-hour nutritional consultations with functional laboratory analysis incorporated.

“EnviroIngenuity’s hydroponic vertical farming processes allow people a way to heal themselves by growing their own pesticide-free produce in very small spaces,” said Dr. Dreyer. “When we eat fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, we benefit from a greater concentration of enzymes and nutrients that can be lost during the food distribution process. What really intrigues me is the way kids take to the vertical home gardens. One day I hope to see my own kids comparing the quality of the produce they grow with each other and understand why it is so important to eat fresh greens.”

EnviroIngenuity’s Verti-Gro(R) hydroponic commercial and home garden systems dramatically increases affordable access to locally grown, natural produce while reducing water use by 85 percent, land use by 70 percent and fertilizer consumption by 50 percent and completely eliminating pesticide use. High-yield vertical home gardens eliminate the need to transport food from the field to the store and then to the home, cutting greenhouse gas emissions over 90 percent. Commercial Verti-Gro(R) hydroponic vertical farms enjoy the same resource efficiencies.

“For years I’ve wanted to find a fun way to engage youth with science and technology and assist them to become more conscious of how natural processes work and why. I’m particularly interested in teaching them how to grow natural, clean food and for them to connect with where their food comes from. When youth they learn early the simple processes of growing food, they develop many valuable skill-sets that can help them throughout their life. Hydroponic vertical home gardens do all that and more plus provide a fun, healthy activity for parents to interact with their kids.” said Erik Cutter, Managing Director of EnviroIngenuity. “Hydroponic vertical farming can correct many shortcomings in the modern American diet by helping families to grow nutritious, flavorful fruits and vegetables at home on a year-round basis.”

About EnviroIngenuity:
EnviroIngenuity was founded in 2009 by Erik Cutter. The company is comprised of forward-thinking professionals, whose goal is to take advantage of the growing demand for more efficient, cost effective sustainable energy solutions, employing solar PV, hi-efficiency LED lighting, green building and hydroponic vertical food production technologies.

EnviroIngenuity’s mission is “advancingreenergy” and reducing waste, thus better utilizing limited natural resources. As we invest in a lower carbon future, the EnviroIngenuity team is focused on helping organizations move forward to deploy sustainable energy solutions using disruptive technologies. http://www.EnviroIngenuity.com .

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Lightway opened their U.S. office in Iselin, New Jersey during the end of 2010 and has captured significant market share through the implementation of aggressive strategies that include the development of a bankable product, technological innovation, and a variety of financial solutions for their downstream customers. During Q4 2011, Lightway executed over 100 MW of Supply Agreements to be delivered throughout the U.S. market during the period of 2012.

Wei Qiang, CEO of Lightway Green New Energy, said, “The future success of Lightway will depend on our ability to develop long term relationships with project developers that have the capability to excel in a market that is dominated by third party financing. We are confident that G&S Solar has an investment strategy that allows them to remain financially aggressive and we are pleased to begin this new partnership that will solidify our eastern seaboard footprint.”

Gregg Wasser, Owner of G&S Solar, said, “In today’s economic environment, it was essential for G&S Solar to find a module supplier that not only met our criteria of bankability, quality and financial strength, but was also willing to become a true long term financing partner. We feel that our partnership with Lightway is a critical component of our growth strategy as we evolve into a new era of the solar industry.”

About Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd.:
Lightway Green New Energy is world class, vertically integrated solar panel manufacturer with 400 MW of balanced, production capacity that incorporates ingot, wafer, cell and module manufacturing. The manufacturing plant is located in a futuristic Science & Technology Park based in Gaobeidian, China that spans 2.3M square feet and is the home to over 5,000 employees. With a strong financial portfolio and the support of their strategic partnerships, Lightway will continue to expand and plans to reach 600 MW in 2013 and 1500 MW in 2014. One of the strategic markets for Lightway is the development of the U.S. region through their subsidiary, Lightway Solar America, Inc. which has a sales office in New Jersey and warehouses on both the east and west coast. For more information, go to http://www.lightwaysolarusa.com .

About G&S Solar:
G&S Solar is a PV developer and has constructed over 30MW of project since inception. G&S Solar is an affiliate of G&S Investors, which develops, leases and manages income-producing properties in the tri-state area. Founded in 1982, G&S is known in the industry for its creativity in solving development problems, particularly in sites deemed unworkable due to physical, economic and political complexities and for achieving the highest possible return on its investment. The company’s success is based upon identifying opportunities and applying solid economic forecasting, with sensitivity to political realities and retail trends. G&S has successfully executed every project it has initiated. This record has been achieved by fostering close and flexible relationships with financial institutions, local government and community groups involved in every project. For more information, please go to http://www.gssolarinstallers.com .

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China Sunergy manufactures and delivers high performance solar cell and module products globally. As one of the earliest solar cell manufacturers in China, China Sunergy began operations in August 2004 and was publicly listed on the NASDAQ exchange in 2007. Known for leading-edge technology in the photo-voltaic (PV) industry, China Sunergy has grown rapidly over the past several years. Their products have been extensively applied in the communication and urban construction fields around the world.

A specialty renewable energy program manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back up a manufacturer’s own warranty terms.

The insurance solution, conceived and managed by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year materials and workmanship warranty. Additionally, it offers a linear power performance guarantee over a 25-year period for panels sold by China Sunergy and covered by the warranty.

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

Mr. Stephen Cai, CEO of China Sunergy, said, “Adoption of this warranty insurance solution showcases our dedication to providing customers more security and confidence in our products’ reliable quality and high performance. This will further strengthen our brand advantage and help enlarge China Sunergy’s customer base.”

“PowerGuard is very proud that our innovative PowerClip warranty solution has become the ‘gold standard’ for leading solar energy producers around the world,” said Mike McMullen, Managing Principal of PowerGuard. “PowerGuard will continue to support the development and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, industry-leading products and services.”

The PowerGuard solution provides certainty and security and its warranty terms are non-cancellable and will survive even insolvency and bankruptcy. Also offered are third-party rights to the policy in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business. These rights are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com.

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard’s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard’s PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system – written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor’s. For more information please visit http://www.powerguardins.com .

About China Sunergy:
China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:CSUN) is a specialized manufacturer of solar cell and module products in China. China Sunergy manufactures solar cells from silicon wafers, which utilize crystalline silicon solar cell technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity through a process known as the photovoltaic effect, and assembles solar cells into solar modules. China Sunergy sells these solar products to Chinese and overseas module manufacturers, system integrators, and solar power systems for use in various markets. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.chinasunergy.com .

Investor and Media Contacts:
China Sunergy Co., Ltd.
Elaine Li
Phone: + 86 25 5276 6696
Email: Elaine.li@chinasunergy.com.

Brunswick Group:
Hong Kong
Ginny Wilmerding
Phone: + 852 3512 5000
Email: csun@brunswickgroup.com.

Hong Kong
Xiaoxiao Nina Zhan
Phone: + 852 3512 5000
Email: csun@brunswickgroup.com.

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The Grand Opening celebration is open to the public on Saturday March 17, 2012, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms (in Rainbow Valley), located at 5452 5th Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Tel (951) 212-5805

Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms is the first commercial strawberry farm in Southern California to employ vertical hydroponic farming, which promises to change agricultural technology. The Fietz’s three-acre farm, located in Temecula’s Rainbow Valley, would not have been possible due to a lack of water. After drilling their well, they were able to pump just 20 gallons per minute, not nearly enough to grow strawberries commercially.

“An unforeseen water shortage rendered this property unfarmable without vertical hydroponic technology,” said Ken Fietz, Sr. “The Verti-Gro equipment is far more cost effective than the competition and uses 85 percent less water than row farming.”

Vertical farming methods save space, energy and water resources. Just as important, the berries are picked by the consumers on site, removing fuel and transportation costs.

“People no longer have to visit the Epcot Center to see the future of farming,” said Fietz, Sr. “I’ve been in the strawberry industry for 40 years and water and pesticides have always been huge issues. Add in lots of manual labor and it’s tough to make a dime at the end of the day. Since my son, Kenny, was willing to take the reins, I helped him implement this highly efficient system that does away with lots of extra expense and reduces the use of pesticides.”

Kenny Fietz, Jr., an agricultural graduate from California State University at Chico, operates the farm with his dad and together they now nurture 45,000 strawberry plants of varying varieties on one acre using the automatic drip system and limited pesticides.

“Because the Verti-Gro system doesn’t use soil, there are no issues with soil borne diseases or pests,” said Fietz, Jr. “The hydroponic process doesn’t require the use of pesticides for these common problems. Energy requirements are also dramatically reduced and harvesting is much easier to perform when you can stand upright instead of stooping over to pick the berries.”

Future plans include developing an urban agriculture learning center offering education on growing a wide range of fruits, microgreens and vegetables using advanced hydroponic processes.

“Our vision is for families to come and enjoy a warm day outside, pick strawberries and dip them in chocolate, picnic under the shade trees, enjoy a healthy experience together and even learn about the future of farming,” said Fietz, Sr.

Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms is open seasonally March through August, Thursday through Sunday. Check their website at www.TemeculaValleyStrawberryFarms.com for availability. There is no cost to visit. Visitors will receive a warm hello, a bucket and scissors, a quick education about strawberry harvesting and then be set free to select and harvest their own berries. The U-pick berries are priced at $3 per pound.

Last month, EnviroIngenuity announced a partnership with Verti-Gro® to represent and promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Southern California.

Verti-Gro Inc. designs and manufactures cost-effective, high density hydroponic growing systems. It offers stacked towers to suit large-scale commercial production needs which can be downsized for residential use and Community Supported Agriculture.

About Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms:
The family-owned and operated farm produces strawberries using the highly efficient Verti-Gro hydroponic system. This innovative farming process provides many earth-kind benefits. Their U-pick model offers families the opportunity to pick the freshest, sweetest berries, as well as experience first-hand how they grow. The fun, interactive farm is a great place for the whole family. Whether you come to pick sweet fruit, learn more about farming, enjoy a picnic or grab a few strawberry goodies at their strawberry store, The Fietz family promises you won’t be disappointed. Plan your visit at http://www.TemeculaValleyStrawberryFarms.com .

About EnviroIngenuity:
EnviroIngenuity was founded in 2009 by Erik Cutter. The company is comprised of forward-thinking professionals, whose goal is to take advantage of the growing demand for more efficient, cost effective sustainable energy solutions, employing solar PV, hi-efficiency LED lighting, green building and vertical food production technologies. EnviroIngenuity’s mission is “advancingreenergy” and reducing waste, thus better utilizing limited natural resources. As we invest in a lower carbon future, the EnviroIngenuity team is focused on helping organizations move forward to deploy sustainable energy solutions using disruptive technologies. More information: http://www.EnviroIngenuity.com .

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Brown will significantly expand PowerGuard’s claims management capabilities, allowing the company to provide a new level of excellence in customer care. Brown will oversee claims review, audits, and management plus the development of new protocol for manufacturers, client care and service, and client advocacy.

“We are very excited to have another professional of Hilton’s caliber join the PowerGuard team,” states founding principal, Mike McMullen, “The choice to increase our focus on claims management is both an investment in our clients and the renewable sector. We feel Hilton is highly qualified to bring innovative, custom solutions to both.”

Before joining PowerGuard, Brown spent nine years with Marsh, Inc., located in Los Angeles, Calif., starting as an associate consultant and progressing to the position of vice president. Brown managed client advocacy, negotiations with insurers and adjusters, vendor relations, settlement support, and claims oversight for general liability and property loss throughout Marsh’s entire western region.

“The PowerGuard model is based on innovation and an outstanding standard of client care. They are truly setting new standards in the renewable sector,” notes Brown. “I’m thrilled to be able to lend my knowledge of claims management and advocacy to this field.”

Brown is a graduate of Santa Ana College where he obtained an Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts. Additionally, he holds an Associate in Risk Management certification and a current California Fire & Casualty license.

Brown is an officer of Toastmasters International, Inc., and is recognized by the organization as a “Competent Communicator.”

Hilton Brown can be contacted at:
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
Phone: 949-943-0553
Email: hbrown@powerguardins.com.

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard’s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard’s PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system – written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor’s. For more information please visit http://www.powerguardins.com .

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The Energy Co-op also sources 1 percent of its renewable energy from PA solar power, the majority of which is located on the rooftops of the cooperative’s own members in southeastern PA.

“We continually strive to offer our members the highest quality product on the market,” said Jossi Fritz-Mauer, Co-Director at The Energy Co-op. “I’m proud to offer our members electricity from the best technology that exists within our geographic footprint, so that ultimately we provide the strongest support for the further development of renewable energy.”

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Pennsylvania renewable energy, The Energy Co-op helped launch the Choose PA Wind (www.choosepawind.com) initiative. Choose PA Wind was created to encourage energy consumers in the state to power their businesses and homes with energy from PA wind farms.

The Energy Co-op is a long-time supporter of local, renewable energy, and has been providing a 100 percent renewable electricity product since 2006. In 2010, the organization made the commitment to exclusively purchase power generated in PA and decided to further this effort by participating in the Choose PA Wind initiative.

Consumers in the PECO service territory can receive 100 percent Pennsylvania renewable electricity from The Energy Co-op at a fixed rate of 10.25 cents per kWh. There is also a 20 percent Pennsylvania renewable electricity option for 9.79 cents per kWh. Electricity shoppers can learn more and sign up by visiting http://www.theenergy.coop .

About The Energy Cooperative:
The Energy Cooperative, a member-owned nonprofit energy supplier, was founded by Weaver’s Way Co-op in 1979 as a cooperative buying club for heating oil consumers. Since then, The Energy Co-op has grown to include renewable electricity for residential and commercial members, as well as biodiesel for transportation fleets. The mission of The Energy Co-op is to provide members access to renewable energy at affordable prices.

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“Southern Californians are more focused on the benefits of locally-grown food and the holistic health and well-being that come from eating un-processed raw food,” said Tim Carpenter, founder of Verti-Gro, Inc. “With ample sun and temperate conditions, these systems present an immediate and affordable opportunity for families and communities to eat healthy.”

Verti-Gro(R) hydroponic systems employ insulated stacked pots with an automated drip system that circulates nutrients through the plants. The company offers a simple economical and pesticide-free system, and supports it with a wealth of information and training for entry level home gardeners and large scale commercial farms.

“Verti-Gro’s system reduces energy and water use by more than 85 percent and saves space,” said Erik Cutter, Managing Director of EnviroIngenuity. “It also virtually eliminates greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the need to transport produce across long distances, and it doesn’t use soil which is becoming a very limited resource.”

EnviroIngenuity recently launched is vertical farming division to bring hydroponic vertical farming processes to Southern California to enable individuals and communities to grow their own food within urban areas. Through this new partnership, the company will develop job training programs for youth.

“Our curriculum and products will allow youth to develop valuable life-skills, grow their own food and ultimately start their own business in urban agriculture,” said Cutter. “This is one very healthy job opportunity that cannot be outsourced.”

About Verti-Gro(R):
For 20 years, Verti-Gro, Inc., has developed tools and methods for vertical growing and vertical gardening to efficiently utilize space and energy. These methods use hydroponics which allows gardeners to grow produce without soil. Verti-Gro is based in Summerfield, FL on a 12-acre farm with a learning center. Verti-Gro(R) products are sold worldwide.

Tim Carpenter, the founder of Verti-Gro, Inc., has been involved in hydroponic research, development and production for more than 40 years. An internationally recognized consultant, he has traveled the world as an educator in the greenhouse industry using vertical plant production technologies. Carpenter specializes in hydroponic production of fruits, vegetables, greens, large-scale commercial and vertical home growing systems. Carpenter has partnered with EPCOT and NASA to develop hydroponic projects including the garden display, Living With the Land. More information: http://www.VertiGro.com .

About EnviroIngenuity:
EnviroIngenuity was founded in 2009 by Erik Cutter. The company is comprised of forward-thinking professionals whose goal is to take advantage of the growing demand for more efficient, cost effective sustainable energy solutions, employing solar PV, hi-efficiency LED lighting, green building and vertical food production technologies. EnviroIngenuity’s mission is “advancingreenergy” and reducing waste, thus better utilizing limited natural resources. As businesses invest in a lower carbon future, the EnviroIngenuity team is focused on helping organizations move forward to deploy sustainable energy solutions using disruptive technologies. More information: http://www.EnviroIngenuity.com .

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Lightway is a fully automated, vertically integrated manufacturer of world class solar panels, controlling the production process from ingots through modules. With a strong balance sheet and the backing of strategic partner Longjitaihe Group (over $1.6B in assets), the company is continuing to expand its production capability and sales in the U.S. and other emerging global solar markets.

A specialty renewable energy program manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back up a manufacturer’s own warranty terms.

The insurance solution, conceived and underwritten by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year materials and workmanship warranty. Additionally, it offers a linear power performance guarantee over a 25-year period for panels sold by Lightway and covered by the warranty.

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

“PowerGuard is very proud that our innovative PowerClip warranty solution has become the ‘gold standard’ for leading solar energy producers around the world,” said Mike McMullen, Managing Principal of PowerGuard. “PowerGuard will continue to support the development and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, industry-leading products and services.”

The PowerGuard solution provides certainty and security and its warranty terms are non-cancellable and will survive even insolvency and bankruptcy. Also offered are third-party rights to the policy in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business. These rights are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

“Lightway recognizes that one of the key components for successfully generating and developing market share in the U.S. is the ability to offer a bankable product,” said William Sien, Lightway’s U.S. Director of Sales. “We feel that our investment in the PowerGuard warranty solution is a testament to Lightway’s long-term commitment to our customers and exhibits our dedication to creating lasting relationships that are built on the principles that ensure the security of our quality.

Contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard’s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufacturers, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard’s PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system – written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor’s. For more information please visit www.powerguardins.com .

About Lightway:
Founded in 2008, Lightway is a leading international vertically integrated manufacturer of multi-crystalline ingots, wafers, cells, and modules. Lightway’s comprehensive production chain guarantees superior product quality and a cost effective structure, benefiting a global customer base. LIGHTWAY is dedicated to a long-term growth strategy that includes technological innovation, downstream partnerships and financial solutions that meet the energy demands of a changing world. This market strategy resulted in a successful Q4 2011 in which LIGHTWAY executed over 100 MW of U.S. based sales contracts with the full expectation that this momentum will be carried over into 2012.

Contact:
William Sien
732-658-0605
w.sien@lightwaysolarusa.com .

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SunEdison develops, finances, operates and monitors solar energy solutions worldwide, ranging from some of the world’s largest solar deployments to residential customers’ rooftops. SunEdison is a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR), a global leader in polysilicon and silicon wafer manufacturing, the foundation upon which most solar cells and semiconductor devices are built.

According to Kurt R. Bruenning, Treasurer of MEMC Electronic Materials, “We were impressed with the many unique features and valuable business benefits of the PowerGuard Solution. It was clearly developed by people who understand the nature of our business and anticipate the challenges an emerging industry and new technology face. Their people have proven to be outstanding partners to Gary Giulietti and our Lockton retail team throughout the entire underwriting and coverage placement process.”

A specialty renewable energy Program Manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back-up a manufacturer’s own warranty terms.

Mike McMullen, managing principal of PowerGuard, says, “PowerGuard is proud that our innovative risk-transfer product is quickly gaining momentum with leading solar energy providers around the world like SunEdison and MEMC. We are committed to continuing to support the expansion and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, leading-edge products and services.”

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers desire, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

“The PowerGuard solution is an important way for solar energy providers to gain a greater degree of business certainty and it allows developers of solar parks to finance photovoltaic installations more easily and with increased flexibility,” states Gary Giulietti, president of Lockton Companies’ Farmington, CT operations. “We are very excited to partner with Mike and the PowerGuard team in delivering this innovative and valuable warranty product to our client, SunEdison.”

PowerGuard’s warranty solution, which is available directly from PowerGuard or through various retail brokers, provides certainty and security to the solar manufacturer’s end customers. Its warranty terms are non-cancellable, surviving even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy, in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business are also offered, and are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Contacts:

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
Mike McMullen
949-224-1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

Lockton Companies
Gary Giulietti
860-558-6800
ggiulietti@lockton.com .

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.
Kurt R. Bruenning
636-474-5925
kbruenning@memc.com .

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard manages programs specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard’s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard’s PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system – written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor’s. More information: www.powerguardins.com .

About SunEdison:
SunEdison is a global provider of solar-energy services. The company develops, finances, installs and operates distributed power plants using proven photovoltaic technologies, delivering fully managed, predictably priced solar energy services for its commercial, government and utility customers. In 2009, SunEdison delivered more kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy than any other solar services provider in North America. More information: http://www.sunedison.com/wps/portal/memc/aboutus/ .

About Lockton:
More than 4,100 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, surety and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. Since its founding in Kansas City in 1966, Lockton has grown to become the 9th largest insurance broker in the world. It is the world’s largest privately held insurance broker. More information: www.lockton.com .

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