San Diego, CA, January 15, 2004. Sanyo North America has commissioned two new solar installations that will generate 200kW of clean, electrical power. The two solar arrays, a 150kW PowerLight PowerGuard system atop the roof of SANYO's U.S. headquarters, and a 50 kW PowerLight PowerTracker on the adjacent carport structure, will generate enough electricity during the daytime to power over 200 homes.

These solar electric systems were furnished by PowerLight using Sanyo's high-efficiency frameless HIT-190 solar modules, and will be completed by Spring 2004. The two new solar arrays contain 1,056 solar panels. The HIT-190 solar cell features an energy conversion rate of 18.5%, the highest rate for mass-produced cells currently available. The proprietary solar cell is a hybrid of technologies that produces an optimal yield-to-area ratio. Users achieve higher energy output in less space.

"Sanyo is demonstrating its commitment to people and the Earth with these two solar arrays," said Masafumi Matsunaga, President of Sanyo North America Corporation. "It is our pleasure to join forces with PowerLight to demonstrate that solar power makes environmental and economic sense for businesses and people."

"This installation represents a great partnership between two companies that have developed outstanding solar technologies," noted PowerLight President Dan Shugar. "We're delighted SANYO has paired its high efficiency solar modules with PowerLight's innovative PowerGuard solar roofing assembly. Deploying them together at Sanyo's headquarters demonstrates a tremendous commitment to renewable generation - a critical component in our energy mix."

In 2003, Sanyo opened a new 10MW factory in Mexico, and continues to produce ingots for solar cells at its Carson, California facility. Along with other solar companies, Sanyo has expanded its U.S. presence in recent years, providing high-value employment opportunities, and bringing a new level of quality and cell efficiency to the market.

For more information about Sanyo, visit www.sanyo.com .

For more information about PowerLight, visit www.powerlight.com .

Laser Focus World.

Wed Jan 14 11:31:00 CST 2004