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centrotherm photovoltaics wins large order in the solar silicon business

Blaubeuren (euro adhoc) -

- Supply of key equipment for the production of solar silicon - 
Participation in pioneer project involving the construction of the 
most advanced and efficient polysilicon production facility in Spain
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Blaubeuren, December 3, 2007 - centrotherm
photovoltaics AG and Silicio Energia S.A., have signed an agreement 
on the supply of key equipment for the production of solar silicon. 
The agreement includes Siemens reactors and converters exclusively 
provided by centrotherm photovoltaics. Moreover, SOLMIC GmbH, an 
affiliated company of centrotherm photovoltaics, provides engineering
support. The relating contract has been signed a year ago.
The order book reported as of November 29, 2007 further increased 
with the order from Silicio Energia.
The facilities are to be used as part of a large project for building
up a pioneer polysilicon production facility in Spain. Delivery has 
been planned to start on January 2009. The first phase of the project
aims for a total production of 2.500 t of polysilicon, which will 
create more than 300 jobs.
"We are delighted to be able to play an active part in this pioneer 
and innovative project for Spain with our key equipment", commented 
Robert Hartung, CEO of centrotherm photovoltaics AG after the 
agreement had been signed. "Our high standards of technological 
expertise and our strategic approach of facilitating the supply of 
silicon to our customers as a key component is now paying off."
Silicio Energia, added the following: "Our aim is to build the most 
advance and efficient solar silicon production facility in Spain. 
With its expertise and high quality standards, centrotherm 
photovoltaics provides us with an extremely efficient platform for 
producing solar silicon. Furthermore, this project will strengthen 
the growth and supply of the Spanish solar industry."
About centrotherm photovoltaics AG centrotherm photovoltaics AG is an
internationally leading provider of technology and services for the 
production of solar cells and solar silicon. The broad range of 
products ranges from key equipment and turnkey production lines 
through to complete solar factories. Business operations currently 
focus on the growth market of Asia. The international customer base 
includes well-known companies from the solar sector. The company, 
which is based in Blaubeuren near Ulm, currently has over 140 
employees.
About Silicio Energia Silicio Energia is a company jointly held by 
Isofoton, leading technological company in Solar Energy, Endesa, 
leading Spanish utility, Junta de Andalucia, regional Government of 
Andalucia Spain, GEA 21 and different Andalucian Financial 
Institutions. Silicio Energia aims to build the most advanced and 
efficient polysilicon production facility in Spain, with the 
objective of supplying this material to the booming Photovoltaic 
Spanish industry.
end of announcement                               euro adhoc 03.12.2007 16:04:52

Further inquiry note:

Saskia Schultz-Ebert
Senior Manager Investor Relations
Tel: +49 (0) 7344 918-8890
saskia.schultz-ebert@centrotherm.de

Branche: Energy
ISIN: DE000A0JMMN2
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