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Oct 04, 2013
ReneSola Donates PV Modules to the Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund
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High-Performance Solar Modules Will Help Goal of Transitioning Schools to Renewable Energy SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., October 4, 2013- ReneSola Ltd.(NYSE: SOL), one of the world’s largest solar companies, today announced that it has donated solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to the Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund. 12 educational facilities in Illinois have received solar PV modules soon to be installed. These facilities have also received solar PV system installation grants from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation K-12 Solar Schools Program, and are being installed in partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education. The 12 recipients are reflected through the list below:
Brian Robertson, an entrepreneur and solar pioneer who co-founded SunEdison, was killed in a plane crash in December of 2011 while serving as CEO of Amonix, Inc. The foundation was established to achieve Robertson’s vision of putting solar electricity within reach of millions of students across the country. A joint venture with The Solar Foundation, the Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund is based on Robertson’s “20/20 Vision of Solar in America™,” aiming to facilitate the installation of 20,000 solar energy systems at K-12 schools throughout the United States by 2020. In regards to these recent developments, President of ReneSola America, Mr. Kevin Chen, stated: “We are proud to support the solar initiatives put in place by the Brian D. Robertson’s Memorial Solar Schools Fund, and look forward to seeing the benefits of these recent installation projects on these Illinois schools.” Jeff Wolfe, Advisor Board Member of the Brian D Robertson fund, stated: “The Brian D. Robertson Fund is very grateful to ReneSola for their generous donation of solar panels for these schools. They are exhibiting the true spirit of charity which pervades the solar industry, while moving us closer to our goal of solar on 20,000 schools by the 2020, teaching 10 million schooland children about a clean energy future. We appreciate ReneSola's leadership."
Established in 2005 ReneSola Ltd. (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global photovoltaic manufacturer with our own R&D team, advanced production equipment and deep production experience. ReneSola has 17 subsidiaries, with our own production bases distributed in Zhejiang Jiashan, Jiangsu Wuxi and Sichuan Meishan. We specialize in the R&D and manufacturing of polysilicon, silicon wafer and solar modules and are one of the few large solar conglomerates with vertically integrated operations from virgin polysilicon to photovoltaic systems in the global photovoltaic industry. ReneSola was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:SOL) in 2008. Our products have been delivered all over the world since our establishment. We have locations worldwide with sales branches established in Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific regions, providing customers with timely services and high-quality photovoltaic products. With our innovative technology capabilities and quality products, ReneSola is actively expanding the downstream business, providing integrated solutions for commercial, agricultural and large-scale projects to tirelessly and continuously improve the strategic status of solar energy and to further improve our innovative capability. With the mission of improving the cost competitiveness and increasing the energy efficiency of the solar industry, ReneSola is committed and focused on our R&D. Backed by our solid and strong financial condition, our R&D team is leveraging on their strong technical expertise and the innovative capabilities to drive the development of the photovoltaic industry towards greater cost-effectiveness and higher energy efficiency. About Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation was established in December 1999 as an independent foundation with a $225 million endowment provided by Commonwealth Edison. The mission of The Foundation is to improve energy efficiency, advance the development of renewable energy resources and protect natural areas for people in communities all across Illinois. Over the past thirteen years, the Foundation has steadily grown its support of clean energy investments in Illinois through a widening array of programs. To date, it has awarded over 3,900 grants providing $191 million to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies. The foundation’s K-12 Solar Schools and K-12 Wind Schools Programs have reached over 250 schools and 200,000 students in Illinois. To find out more about the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation please visit http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org. To find out more about the Illinois Solar School program, please go to www.IllinoisSolarSchools.org. About The Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund Brian Robertson, a Canadian-born entrepreneur whose life was never taken for granted, “willed” success in everything he touched from the Internet to solar energy. He passed away in 2011 as the former CEO of Amonix, founder of SunEdison, and a remarkable record of other entrepreneurial leadership. The Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund was created to introduce students to solar power by having a total of 20,000 solar energy systems installed at K-12 schools across the nation by 2020. The “20/20 Vision of Solar in America™” will put solar electricity within reach of millions of students across the country – a goal that embodies Brian’s belief that education is critical for developing a green energy economy and strengthening our nation’s future.
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