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Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) is the world's leading solar energy company as measured by production output of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets premium-quality, high-output, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solar products for electric power applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech's patent-pending Pluto technology for crystalline silicon solar cells improves power output by up to 12% compared to conventional production methods.

Suntech also offers one of the broadest ranges of building-integrated solar products under the MSK Solar Design Line™. Suntech designs and delivers commercial and utility scale solar power systems through its wholly owned subsidiaries Suntech Energy Solutions and Suntech Energy Engineering. With regional headquarters in China, Switzerland and San Francisco and sales offices worldwide, Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we live in and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enable sustainable development. For more information, please visit www.suntech-power.com

University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan research university that ranks as the 2nd largest in the nation with more than 57,000 students. UCF's first classes were offered in 1968. The university offers impressive academic and research environments that power the region's economic development. UCF's culture of opportunity is driven by our diversity, Orlando environment, history of entrepreneurship and our youth, relevance and energy. For more information, visit http://news.ucf.edu.

Petra Solar and UCF have been engaged in several joint projects. For more information, visit http://news.ucf.edu/petrasolar.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority assists business and non-profit organizations in the state of New Jersey. NJEDA provides facilities, equipment, financing and experienced professionals to upcoming New Jersey business. NJEDA operates over 20 different programs to assist area businesses. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is a self-supportive, independent state financing and development agency serving New Jersey's business sector. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority assists businesses of all sizes and types in all stages of development lead by both private entrepreneurs and corporate entities. NJEDA has assisted over 6,800 manufacturers, distributors, service providers, retailers, high tech businesses and not-for-profit groups in New Jersey. The firm provides low-interest financing, loan guarantees, tax incentives and creative financing packages growing businesses. In addition, NJEDA provides a host of real estate development services. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority makes training available to new entrepreneurs as well as technical support to business leaders. Venture capital for high-tech early-stage companies is provided through the organization's investment arm, the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Venture Fund

New Jersey Technology Council

The New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders. Founded in 1996, NJTC's more than 1,200 member companies work together to support their own enterprises while advancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center in the United States.

About Petra Solar

Petra Solar is committed to serving energy providers with innovative approaches to renewable energy generation – smart, sustainable, reliable and efficient. By combining the power of distributed solar energy solutions with a smart grid communications infrastructure we create a unique product for the utility market.

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Testimonials

"Electricity distribution networks are facing increasing challenges as the prevalence of distributed generation, particularly solar photovoltaic systems, increases. Ergon Energy is trialing the Smart Grid capabilities of the Petra Solar SunWave system to manage voltage rise problems created by PV systems."

Glenn Walden, General Manager Emerging Opportunities, Ergon Energy