Senator Barbara Boxer Visits Solaria Corporation

Tours Solar Manufacturing Plant and Commits to Renewable Energy Policies

FREMONT, CA, JULY 27, 2010 — U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer today toured Solaria Corporation’s solar power manufacturing plant and global headquarters in Fremont, CA.  She was hosted by Solaria CEO Daniel Shugar.

“We’re delighted to welcome Senator Boxer to Solaria,” noted Dan Shugar.  “Time after time, Senator Boxer has demonstrated her commitment to supporting policies that further the growth and deployment of solar in California.  Her outstanding work in Washington, DC has been instrumental in furthering laws and policies that help protect the environment and foster the growth of the clean tech economy throughout the nation.”

While at the manufacturing plant, Senator Boxer spoke with Solaria executives and discussed the implementation of federal and state policies that will help spur the growth of the solar and the development of additional new clean technology jobs in California and throughout the U.S.

Headquartered in California, Solaria is an exemplar of clean tech job growth in California.   Its solar photovoltaic manufacturing output will grow ten-fold over the next two years, and it will double staff over the next 12 months.

ABOUT SOLARIA

Solaria Corp. designs, manufactures and markets silicon PV modules to solar system integrators, project developers and electric utilities. Based on its patented low-cost technology, Solaria’s modules provide reliable performance while matching form, fit and performance of conventional PV modules. Solaria headquarters are in California with global operations in Germany and India. For more information, please visit www.solaria.com

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