Solarcentury, the UK's leading solar energy company, specialising in the innovation and supply of building integrated photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal solutions, has opened its first overseas office, in Spain.

The company's Spanish launch is part of its wider European expansion, as it also instigates a move to France. Solarcentury Spain is to be led by Joaquin Piqueras, Sales Director, with support from Solarcentury HQ in Waterloo, London. Joaquin has extensive experience of the market with over 20 years experience in engineering and environmental business operations.

As the UK's fastest growing renewable energy company, Solarcentury's experience in the European solar energy and construction markets is unrivalled, having installed over 3 MW (mega watts) of PV with its 500 projects and thousands of home installations across the UK since 1999; it has at least another 100 projects in progress. The company aims to make solar energy simple to buy, install and use, and has created innovative, award winning solar solutions such as the 'Complete Solar Roof'. This integrated solar electric and solar thermal tile application is increasingly popular amongst UK house builders for its architectural sensitivity and ease of installation.

Jeremy Leggett, CEO Solarcentury says: “We are very excited about the prospect for us in Spain both in terms of size and scope. We have worked on some of the most complex and largest solar projects in Europe, and believe our ability to offer experience and innovation in solar thermal projects will enable us to build a strong brand name here. The company has a fantastic challenge for the future and looks forward to both innovating and delivering projects in such a progressive market.”

Joaquin Piqueras, Solarcentury Spain Sales Director, adds: “Spain has now reached a point at which it can no longer rely heavily on fragile external energy supplies and realises that the integration of clean energy into buildings can both improve energy security and help to protect the environment.” He adds: “With a strong portfolio in the UK, we are already witnessing great interest in the company and the outlook for the next year looks very positive indeed. “

The Solarcentury solar thermal tile, C21t, has already received much interest from Spanish developers seeking a high quality solar product to meet government demands for all new homes to be fitted with a solar thermal solution, and the tile is set to be installed on 100 new homes in the south of Spain by Summer 2007. Demand for such products in Spain is set to grow rapidly with more homes built in the country over the past few years than the UK, France and Germany combined.

The Solarcentury industrial solution, SB1000 Energy Roof, has also been well received. This modular PV system for flat or shallow pitched roofs follows demand from the logistics, construction and large scale retail industries for a fast to fit, highly productive PV system. Owners and tenants of industrial buildings are increasingly turning to solar energy as the simplest and most viable way to harness the benefits of onsite renewable energy.

Solarcentury will be exhibiting at Think! from 1-3 May 2007 at ExCel, London (stand K8). The Solarcentury award winning solar electric roof tile is being demonstrated on the Think ECOhome (stand L6). The Think conference and exhibition is a new landmark event for the UK construction and property markets, as it explores the wider responsibilities of the property and construction industries as we deal with the issues of climate change, urban renewal and redevelopment. It comprises of high-profile conferences, exhibitions and networking opportunities around three themes: sustainability, regeneration and innovation.

The company will also be exhibiting at Europe's leading construction show, Construmat in Barcelona from 14th to 19th May 2007 at Montjuic Precinct, Pavilion P6, Level 0, Street E, Stand 58. On show will be the Solarcentury C21t solar thermal tile and SB1000 Energy Roof.

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About Solarcentury

Solarcentury is in business for a purpose: to help create a cleaner world and a sustainable future. In 2006, Solarcentury was named the UK's Fastest Growing Renewable Energy Company by The Sunday Times Tech Track 100. It was also awarded The Sunday Times Tech Track R&D Award for excellence in research and development. Solarcentury designed and installed Europe's largest vertical solar façade system on the CIS Tower, Manchester.

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For further information please contact:

Joaquín Piqueras, Sales Director, Solarcentury, Spain C/Josefa Valcárcel, 8. 2ª planta 28027 Madrid Email: joaquin.piqueras@solarcentury.com T el: +34 914.182.347

Charlotte Webster, PR Manager, Solarcentury. 91-94 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7AB Email: charlotte.webster@solarcentury.com Tel: 0207 8030148 / 07990 583307