SolarWorld manufactures and sells solar power solutions and in doing so contributes to a cleaner energy supply worldwide. As the largest crystalline solar producer in the United States and Europe, SolarWorld employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. From the raw material silicon to solar wafers, cells and panels, SolarWorld manages all stages of production _ including its own research and development. The company maintains high social standards at all locations across the globe and is committed to resource- and energy-efficient production. Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, SolarWorld was founded in 1998 and has been publicly traded on the stock market since 1999. For more information, visit www.solarworld-usa.com.