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ReneSola Improves Cell Efficiency with New 'Virtus Wafer'

2011-01-14 19:22 1795

JIASHAN, China, Jan. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOL), a leading global manufacturer of solar wafers and provider of solar modules, today announced that it has developed a new multicrystalline wafer, the Virtus Wafer, which improves solar cell efficiency.  

The Virtus Wafer, which has been endorsed by several leading global solar cell manufacturers, achieves an average cell conversion efficiency rate of 17.5%, more than 1% higher than the industry-standard cell conversion efficiency rate for cells using multicrystalline wafers. ReneSola intends to commence pilot production of the Virtus Wafer in the first half of 2011.

Mr. Xianshou Li, ReneSola's chief executive officer, commented, "We are excited about our new Virtus Wafer, which is the direct result of our team's technological innovation and hard work. The Virtus Wafer is remarkable in that it's able to produce a conversion efficiency rate close to that of a monocrystalline wafer while maintaining the relatively low production cost of a multicrystalline wafer. We will continue to engage in R&D initiatives to stay at the forefront of solar technology and deliver high-quality, cost-effective solar wafers to leading energy companies across the globe."

About ReneSola

ReneSola is a leading global manufacturer of solar wafers and producer of solar power products based in China. Capitalizing on proprietary technologies, economies of scale, low-cost production capabilities and technological innovations and know-how, ReneSola leverages its in-house virgin polysilicon and solar cell and module production capabilities to provide its customers with high-quality, cost-competitive solar wafer products and OEM services. The Company possesses a global network of suppliers and customers that includes some of the leading global manufacturers of solar cells and modules. ReneSola's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SOL).

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

 

 

 

 

In China:

 

 

 

 

Ms. Feng Qi
ReneSola Ltd
Tel: +86-573-8477-3903
Email: feng.qi@renesola.com

 

 

 

 

Mr. Derek Mitchell
Ogilvy Financial, Beijing
Tel: +86-8520-6284
Email: derek.mitchell@ogilvy.com

 

 

 

 

In the United States:

 

 

 

 

Ms. Jessica Barist Cohen
Ogilvy Financial, New York
Tel: +1-646-460-9989
Email: jessica.cohen@ogilvypr.com

 

 

 
Source: ReneSola Ltd
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