EANS-News: centrotherm photovoltaics AG / centrotherm photovoltaics wins important order from China

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Blaubeuren (euro adhoc) - December 19, 2012 - At the beginning of
2013, centrotherm photovoltaics will deliver solar cell production
systems for anti-reflective coating and phosphorous diffusion with a
capacity of 300 megawatts to CECEP Solar Energy Technology
(Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd. The tender for this solar cell line key
equipment occurred as part of the first capacity expansion of their
cell and module production. CECEP Solar awarded the order for the
important core processes to centrotherm photovoltaics, the global
market leader for diffusion and PECVD systems which is based at
Blaubeuren, Germany.

CECEP Solar Energy Technology (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary
of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group
(CECEP), which ranks as one of the largest state industrial groups
involved in environmental protection and sustainable energy supplies
in China. The company is one of the leading providers in the planning
and operation of solar parks, having enlarged its product range in
the solar value chain in 2011 with the opening of its 180 MW cell and
module production line in the Jiangsu Province in the east of the
People's Republic of China. "We aim to be a leading supplier of
photovoltaic products in China, and to also offer our quality
products globally at competitive prices. With centrotherm
photovoltaics as a supplier for solar cell production equipment, we
have the key to access such a position," stressed Jiang Likai,
General Manager at CECEP Solar.

"This order confirms our expertise, and the quality and economic
efficiency of our solutions for solar cell production, although it is
not yet a clear sign that the PV production system market has
recovered. Only a few solar cell manufacturers are currently
investing in expanding their capacities, with most preferring to
upgrade existing production lines. We regard this order as a bright
spot on the horizon, reflecting photovoltaics' future potential, and
we are gratified by the confidence that our customers are investing
in us," commented Hans Autenrieth, Management Board member
responsible for sales and marketing at centrotherm photovoltaics AG.

About centrotherm photovoltaics AG centrotherm photovoltaics AG,
which is based at Blaubeuren, Germany, is a globally leading
technology and equipment provider for the photovoltaics sector. The
company equips well-known solar companies and new sector entrants
with turnkey production lines and single equipment to manufacture
silicon, and crystalline solar cells and modules. As a consequence,
the Group possesses a broad and well-founded technological basis, as
well as key equipment at practically all steps of the photovoltaics
value chain. centrotherm photovoltaics guarantees its customers
important performance parameters such as production capacity,
efficiencies, and completion deadlines. The Group employed around
1,300 staff as of August 31, 2012, and operates globally in Europe,
Asia and the USA. centrotherm photovoltaics achieved revenue in the
2011 financial year of around EUR 700 million. The company is listed
in the Prime Standard on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Further inquiry note:
Saskia Feil
Tel: +49 (0) 7344 918-8890
saskia.feil@centrotherm.de

Nathalie Albrecht
Manager Public Relations
Tel: +49 7344 918-6304
E-mail: nathalie.albrecht@centrotherm.de

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company: centrotherm photovoltaics AG
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