EANS-News: centrotherm photovoltaics at the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

Product presentations from silicon and solar cell divisions

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Blaubeuren (euro adhoc) - September 17, 2009 - centrotherm
photovoltaics AG will be showing its colors along with its
subsidiaries at the "24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Conference and Exhibition" (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg from September 21
until September 24, 2009. The internationally leading technology and
equipment provider for the manufacturing of solar silicon,
crystalline solar cells and CIGS thin film modules is taking the
opportunity presented by the world's largest photovoltaics trade fair
to present current developments and product updates:

Solar cell & module product update centrotherm photovoltaics AG is
showcasing a new generation of tube furnaces for diffusion and
oxidation that offer a 25 percent greater capacity: thanks to process
optimization and changes within the furnace construction an increased
number of wafers can be processed under atmospheric conditions in a
process tube. The new furnace generation is also characterized by
simplified automation and a more streamlined design. As a
consequence, centrotherm photovoltaics is also pursuing its
Group-wide research and development roadmap with respect to key
equipment. This roadmap aims to achieve a continued reduction in its
customers' watt peak costs. The furnaces are available with immediate
effect and the first customer order has already been signed.

Silicon & wafer product update: new version of the multi-crystalline
ingot furnace centrotherm SiTec GmbH, a one hundred percent
subsidiary in which centrotherm photovoltaics AG bundles its silicon
expertise, has further optimized its multi- crystalline ingot furnace
to manufacture ingots, which it presented in April 2009. The
high-performance furnace is being expanded to include a third,
independent heating and control unit. This will allow significantly
shorter process cycles averaging 56 hours, greater process stability
and a higher flowrate performance of 7.5 MW peak (MWp). The new
version of the furnace is particularly suitable for use within
integrated turnkey production lines. The furnace's reduced
installation costs and improved energy utilization contribute to a
sustained reduction of customers' operating costs. centrotherm SiTec
additionally offers facility design, engineering services,
crystallization process technology and the requisite process key
plants. This comprehensive product range once again proves the
ability of the centrotherm photovoltaics group to deliver technology,
process know-how and key equipment on a one-stop- shop basis.

"We are taking advantage of close contact with EU PVSEC visitors to
present ourselves with our new products and improved processes to an
interested audience of specialists, and to dialog with existing and
future customers," commented Dr. Peter Fath, CTO and Management Board
member responsible for marketing at centrotherm photovoltaics. "Our
product presentations from the silicon and solar cell divisions allow
us to show that innovations are an important topic in all business
areas, and result in continuous improvements in performance and
significant cost savings for our customers."

Stand information for the centrotherm photovoltaics Group: . Hall B7/
Stand 59: centrotherm photovoltaics AG, centrotherm SiTec GmbH, FHR
Anlagenbau GmbH . Hall B7/ Stand 58: GP Solar GmbH

About centrotherm photovoltaics AG centrotherm photovoltaics AG,
headquartered in Blaubeuren, is one of the world's leading technology
and equipment providers for the manufacturing of solar silicon,
crystalline solar cells and CIGS thin film modules. The broad product
spectrum comprises key equipment and turnkey production lines for
crystalline and thin-film solar cells. The product range is
supplemented by reactors and converters for the manufacturing of
solar silicon. centrotherm photovoltaics guarantees its customers
important performance parameters such as production capacity, degree
of efficacy, and completion deadlines for turnkey lines. The Group
employs around 1,100 staff members, and operates in Europe, Asia and
the USA. centrotherm photovoltaics achieved revenue in the 2008
financial year of EUR 375 million, EBIT of EUR 56 million*, and is
listed in the TecDax of the Frankfurt Securities Exchange. (*before
purchase price allocations)

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Further inquiry note:

Company contact:

Saskia Schultz-Ebert

Senior Manager Investor Relations

Tel: +49 7344 918-8890

E-mail: saskia.schultz-ebert@centrotherm.de

Press contact:

Christina Siebels, Grit Pauli

HOSCHKE & CONSORTEN Public Relations GmbH

Tel: +49 40 3690 50-58 /-31

E-mail: c.siebels@hoschke.de; g.pauli@hoschke.de

Branche: Energy
ISIN: DE000A0JMMN2
WKN: A0JMMN
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