Suntech Power COO Resigns

Suntech Power COO Resigns
Wuxi, China July 7, 2009

Suntech Power today announced Mr. Johnson Chiang has resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective July 3, 2009 for personal reasons.

Mr. Guangchun Zhang, Suntech's Vice President of Manufacturing Technology and Quality, will take over management of all crystalline silicon PV manufacturing operations in China.

Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's Chairman and CEO, will temporarily oversee management of the Shanghai thin film plant, KSL Kuttler and BIPV manufacturing operations at Suntech Japan until a suitable replacement is found.

"We appreciate Johnson's significant contributions to Suntech over the past year and wish him all the best in the future," said Dr. Shi. "Guangchun has extensive operations, technology and quality experience in the solar industry and we have no doubt he will easily transition to this expanded role. Our highly qualified and experienced operations team will continue to ensure that our solar products set the benchmark for quality in the solar industry."

Mr. Guangchun Zhang has over 15 years experience in the photovoltaic industry and previously worked at the Centre for Photovoltaic Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Australia and Pacific Solar Pty. Limited. Mr. Zhang received his bachelor degree and his master degree in 1982 and 1988, respectively, from the School of Electronic Engineering at Shandong Polytechnic University. Mr. Zhang joined Suntech as VP of Manufacturing Technology and Quality in November 2005.

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