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Spire to Provide Solar PV Module Line to Bangladesh

Date Announced: 15 Feb 2011

Turn-key line capable of producing up to 20MW/yr; systems technology also included.

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq:SPIR - News), a global solar company providing capital equipment and turn-key manufacturing lines to produce photovoltaic (PV) modules, announced today it has supplied a solar module manufacturing line along with systems technology to Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy, Ltd., Bangladesh.

“Sixty-five percent of Bangladesh is not connected to the national grid, making electricity scarce and expensive so the solar market is growing,” said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. “Spire is providing Rahimafrooz with an advanced module manufacturing line capable of assembling 20MW per year of solar modules. Spire is also providing Rahimafrooz with PV system design and manufacturing technology which will give them the opportunity to provide modules and systems for rural electricity.”

Source: Spire Corporation

Contact

Spire Corporation
Roger G. Little,
781-275-6000
Chairman & CEO

E-mail: PR@SpireCorp.com

Web Site: www.spirecorp.com

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