Suntech Joins Solar Energy Industries Association
Suntech America President Appointed to Board
WUXI, China and OLNEY, Md., April 19, 2007
Source: Suntech Power Holdings, press release
http://www.suntech-power.com/News/tabid/99/Default.aspx?id=276&Module=597
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced that it has joined the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and that Suntech America President Roger Efird has been appointed to the association’s board of directors.
”We have always been committed to building awareness of the viability of solar energy and recognize that these initiatives extend to working broadly with various constituents such as the general public, academic institutions, governmental bodies and non-governmental organizations. We felt that joining SEIA was an important part of this broader initiative to work with our peers to collectively foster progressive and long lasting solar policies and support within the United States,” said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech’s Chairman and CEO. ”We are looking forward to taking an active position on the SEIA board.”
SEIA is the national trade association representing close to 500 companies in the US solar industry. The association is dedicated to focusing the collective strength of the industry on creating economic and political support to foster the growth of the solar industry. As government incentive programs have a large impact on all renewable energy industries, SEIA also works closely with policy makers to shape successful renewable portfolio standards and other key policies.
Dr. Shi also noted that the U.S. solar market, which is already one of Suntech’s largest, is likely to grow rapidly as popular support for clean energy grows. ”People and governments worldwide are beginning to recognize the need to look for energy alternatives, and the U.S. is no exception. We will continue to work with public and private organizations in the U.S. to raise the profile of renewable energy and provide cost effective solar solutions.”
Suntech established Suntech America, a wholly owned subsidiary, in August 2006 with the goal of establishing Suntech as a major player in the western hemisphere’s alternative energy markets.