EANS-News: centrotherm photovoltaics at the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

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Utl.: Product presentations from silicon and solar cell divisions =

Blaubeuren (euro adhoc) - September 17, 2009 - centrotherm photovoltaics AG will
be showing
its colors along with its subsidiaries at the "24th European Photovoltaic Solar
Energy Conference and Exhibition" (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg from September 21 until
September 24, 2009. The internationally leading technology and equipment
provider for the manufacturing of solar silicon, crystalline solar cells and
CIGS thin film modules is taking the opportunity presented by the world's
largest photovoltaics trade fair to present current developments and product
updates:

Solar cell & module product update
centrotherm photovoltaics AG is showcasing a new generation of tube furnaces
for diffusion and oxidation that offer a 25 percent greater capacity: thanks to
process optimization and changes within the furnace construction an increased
number of wafers can be processed under atmospheric conditions in a process
tube. The new furnace generation is also characterized by simplified automation
and a more streamlined design. As a consequence, centrotherm photovoltaics is
also pursuing its Group-wide research and development roadmap with respect to
key equipment. This roadmap aims to achieve a continued reduction in its
customers' watt peak costs. The furnaces are available with immediate effect
and the first customer order has already been signed.

Silicon & wafer product update: new version of the multi-crystalline ingot
furnace
centrotherm SiTec GmbH, a one hundred percent subsidiary in which centrotherm
photovoltaics AG bundles its silicon expertise, has further optimized its multi-
crystalline ingot furnace to manufacture ingots, which it presented in April
2009. The high-performance furnace is being expanded to include a third,
independent heating and control unit. This will allow significantly shorter
process cycles averaging 56 hours, greater process stability and a higher
flowrate performance of 7.5 MW peak (MWp). The new version of the furnace is
particularly suitable for use within integrated turnkey production lines. The
furnace's reduced installation costs and improved energy utilization contribute
to a sustained reduction of customers' operating costs. centrotherm SiTec
additionally offers facility design, engineering services, crystallization
process technology and the requisite process key plants. This comprehensive
product range once again proves the ability of the centrotherm photovoltaics
group to deliver technology, process know-how and key equipment on a one-stop-
shop basis.

"We are taking advantage of close contact with EU PVSEC visitors to present
ourselves with our new products and improved processes to an interested
audience of specialists, and to dialog with existing and future customers,"
commented Dr. Peter Fath, CTO and Management Board member responsible for
marketing at centrotherm photovoltaics. "Our product presentations from the
silicon and solar cell divisions allow us to show that innovations are an
important topic in all business areas, and result in continuous improvements in
performance and significant cost savings for our customers."

Stand information for the centrotherm photovoltaics Group:
. Hall B7/ Stand 59: centrotherm photovoltaics AG, centrotherm SiTec GmbH, FHR
Anlagenbau GmbH
. Hall B7/ Stand 58: GP Solar GmbH

About centrotherm photovoltaics AG
centrotherm photovoltaics AG, headquartered in Blaubeuren, is one of the
world's leading technology and equipment providers for the manufacturing of
solar silicon, crystalline solar cells and CIGS thin film modules. The broad
product spectrum comprises key equipment and turnkey production lines for
crystalline and thin-film solar cells. The product range is supplemented by
reactors and converters for the manufacturing of solar silicon. centrotherm
photovoltaics guarantees its customers important performance parameters such as
production capacity, degree of efficacy, and completion deadlines for turnkey
lines. The Group employs around 1,100 staff members, and operates in Europe,
Asia and the USA. centrotherm photovoltaics achieved revenue in the 2008
financial year of EUR 375 million, EBIT of EUR 56 million*, and is listed in
the TecDax of the Frankfurt Securities Exchange. (*before purchase price
allocations)

Further inquiry note:
Company contact:
Saskia Schultz-Ebert
Senior Manager Investor Relations
Tel: +49 7344 918-8890
E-mail: saskia.schultz-ebert@centrotherm.de

Press contact:
Christina Siebels, Grit Pauli
HOSCHKE & CONSORTEN Public Relations GmbH
Tel: +49 40 3690 50-58 /-31
E-mail: c.siebels@hoschke.de; g.pauli@hoschke.de
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emitter: centrotherm photovoltaics AG
Johannes-Schmid-Str. 8
D-89143 Blaubeuren
phone: +49 (0) 7344 91880
mail: info@centrotherm-pv.de
WWW: http://www.centrotherm-pv.de
sector: Energy
ISIN: DE000A0JMMN2
indexes: TecDAX
stockmarkets: regulated dealing/prime standard: Frankfurt, free trade: Berlin,
Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, München
language: English

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